Inbound Sourcer

This role does not come with relocation assistance.

About Us

At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Role Overview:

The Inbound Sourcer is responsible for screening all suitable direct applicants, serving as the first point of contact for candidates within Booking.com’s talent ecosystem, and leading the sourcing strategy and talent attraction for roles that generate a high volume of applicants. You will deliver a seamless, high-quality candidate experience by managing key stages of the recruitment process and acting as the expert in maximizing candidate engagement, identifying inbound application trends, and driving effective attraction strategies.

You will build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Talent Acquisition, Talent Attraction, and the wider business through effective communication. The role involves managing large applicant volumes, driving targeted referral campaigns, and achieving both individual and team goals within the Inbound Sourcing Team. Success in this position will require agility, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. As demand needs evolve, adaptability and quick learning will be essential.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Drive efficiencies against individual scorecard metrics & targets.
• Review, assess, and manage suitable applicants and referrals efficiently from Job Applicant to Sourcer Submit stage within set timeframes for active requisitions.
• Manage online assessment processes and progress successful candidates through subsequent screening stages.
• Engage and qualify active talent for current openings and future recruitment needs.
• Conduct phone interviews to evaluate technical and soft skills, interest level, salary expectations, and alignment with Booking.com’s values.
• Partner with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to drive the referral generation and screening process.
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships through proactive communication and collaboration across recruitment and business teams.
• Maintain accurate market intelligence and candidate data in the ATS to ensure full data integrity.
• Review reporting data daily to verify accuracy and alignment with personal objectives.
• Use reporting insights and analytics to influence hiring decisions.
• Evaluate advertising channels and job postings, providing recommendations to enhance candidate quality and attraction efforts.
• Lead and own campaigns focused on increasing the percentage of hires generated through referrals.
• Build and maintain pipelines of prequalified candidates and referrals for both current and future roles.

Role Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proven experience in recruiting, sourcing, or high-volume applicant screening.
• Strong skills in CV/application review, structured phone interviewing, and assessment of both technical and soft skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with ATS systems and recruitment reporting/analytics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly organised, data-driven, and resilient.

Inclusion at Booking.com:

Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

Application Process: The interview process will entail a call with one of our Recruiters and a total of 3 interviews, all conducted via Zoom video conferencing.