Expedia

Executive Search Sourcer | Recruiter

As an Executive Sourcer | Recruiter you will be responsible for external candidate development in support of the global executive search function for Expedia Group. You will build, implement and execute global candidate development strategies on an individual search basis for our leadership roles.

The core function of this role is to drive the identification, qualification and presentation of quality external candidates for searches, as well as pipelining talent for future opportunities.

What you’ll do:

• Support multiple Search Partners by generating potential external candidates for search assignments
• Attend intake meetings and client briefings/update meetings
• Use competitive information, industry and geographical knowledge to support search progress
• Diligently report findings to Search Partners, as necessary. for each search including market feedback on role, compensation, location, skill set and other factors
• Initiate outreach with identified potential candidates in the passive search funnel
• Efficiently and swiftly communicate the opportunity specifics, accurately assess prospect’s qualifications and influence candidate to pursue the opportunity and/or provide alternative sources or referrals
• Executive Search is location, function and brand agnostic; understanding our company, brands and markets, including competitors/ecosystem, products, strategic direction and role specifics is imperative
• Be an expert in the markets/verticals researched for each open position
• Identify executives who have played a critical role in the success of top companies within the ecosystem and continuously scan the industry/market for additional targets
• Prepare reports/data on an as needed basis for search support
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience, with timely follow-up, accurate information and details about the role including job description, process expectations and other details as needed
• Create, build or augment job descriptions and job adverts according to team guidelines and post roles, when appropriate and agreed upon, internally and externally
• If the role is posted, review applicants, provide timely disposition and track according to team guidelines in both Workday and Invenias (Executive Search CRM)

Who you are:

Ideal Experience

• 3+ years recruiting experience required combined with previous executive search activity in a complex, high-tech environment focused on technology functions (engineering, technology, AI, machine learning, data science, etc.)
• Knowledge of/or ability to quickly learn key industry segments including eCommerce, technology, digital media/internet, travel, retail, etc.
• Strong integrity, team player, and rockstar verbal/written communication skills
• Quick learning specifically as it relates to the functional breakdown and roles within the executive structure
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, non-negotiable

Key Behaviors for Success

• Project and time management capability 
• Passion and tenacity for solving problems through creativity and ingenuity
• Sound and accurate assessment skills
• Effective and appropriate executive hiring manager and candidate engagement
• Ability to work effectively in a lean, entrepreneurial & global environment
• Direct and transparent approach to communication

• Authentic, passionate and naturally curious – constantly asking the right business questions
• Warm, friendly, funny and interpersonally agile; easy to approach and talk to; relates well
• Comfortable in a top-notch, white glove, delivery-focused environment
• Confident, self-motivated and dynamic 

Why join us:

Expedia Group recognizes our success is dependent on the success of our people. We are the world's travel platform, made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. Our brands recognize the power of travel to break down barriers and make people's lives better – that responsibility inspires us to be the place where exceptional people want to do their best work, and to provide them the tools to do so.

Whether you're applying to work in engineering or customer support, marketing or lodging supply, at Expedia Group we act as one team, working towards a common goal; to bring the world within reach. We relentlessly strive for better, but not at the cost of the customer. We act with humility and optimism, respecting ideas big and small. We value diversity and voices of all volumes. We are a global organization but keep our feet on the ground, so we can act fast and stay simple. Our teams also have the chance to give back on a local level and make a difference through our corporate social responsibility program, Expedia Cares.

If you have a hunger to make a difference with one of the most loved consumer brands in the world and to work in the dynamic travel industry, this is the job for you.

Our family of travel brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Egencia®, trivago®, HomeAway®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Wotif®, lastminute.com.au®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Hotwire®, Classic Vacations®, Expedia® Media Solutions, CarRentals.com™, Expedia Local Expert®, Expedia® CruiseShipCenters®, SilverRail Technologies, Inc., ALICE and Traveldoo®.

We are excited to move to our new Seattle Campus later this year. The campus features onsite wellness and market hall with amazing food options on 40 acres of waterfront property. Check out the campus and latest news on https://lifeatexpedia.com/seattle-campus.

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.