Talent Acquisition Researcher

Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition Researcher is responsible for identifying, engaging, and nurturing relationships with potential candidates aligned with INSART’s strategic hiring needs.

This role combines talent research with proactive candidate communication. The Researcher builds and maintains warm pipelines of both active and passive candidates, establishes trust-based relationships through written communication, and validates candidate fit before handing them over to Recruiters for screening interviews.

The Talent Acquisition Researcher acts as the first human touchpoint in the hiring funnel — ensuring that only relevant, interested, and pre-qualified candidates reach the formal screening stage.

Team Composition

Head of People&Operations, 2 Talent Acquisition Specialists, Talent Acquisition Lead

Expected Outcomes

• Qualified Talent Pipelines

Structured talent pipelines created for priority roles (including candidate profiles, sourcing channels, and engagement status), reviewed and confirmed as relevant by Talent Acquisition Lead/Recruiter/Hiring Manager.

• Pre-Screened Candidate Shortlists

Shortlists of candidates who meet agreed qualification criteria (skills, experience, seniority, market fit), submitted with pre-screening notes and sourcing context.

• Sourcing-to-Hire Contribution

Actively contributes to successful hires by delivering high-quality, pre-screened candidates that progress through the hiring process.

• Market & Role Insight

Provides market feedback that impacts hiring decisions (salary ranges, availability, skill gaps).

Competencies

• Talent Market Research & Mapping
  Ability to identify where relevant talent exists, which companies to target, and which channels produce the best candidates.
• Boolean & Advanced Sourcing Skills
  Confident use of LinkedIn, job boards, social platforms, professional communities, and search techniques to find hard-to-reach specialists.
• Profile Evaluation & Matching
  Ability to quickly assess CVs, LinkedIn profiles, and portfolios to determine alignment with role requirements and seniority level.
• Structured Candidate Pre-screening
  Can conduct short pre-screening interactions with candidates via messaging (LinkedIn, email, or other text channels) to validate motivation, availability, and key qualifications, and document findings clearly and consistently in the ATS.
• Passive Candidate Engagement
  Builds professional, trust-based relationships with passive talent and maintains long-term communication without being pushy.
• Collaboration with Recruiters & Hiring Managers
  Translates hiring needs into clear sourcing criteria and adapts pipelines based on feedback.
• Clear Written Communication (English B2+)
  Writes professional outreach messages and screening summaries that are clear, personalized, and engaging.
• Goal & Outcome Orientation
  Works with clear hiring priorities and measurable targets in mind, focuses on delivering qualified pipelines and shortlists on time, and adjusts sourcing strategies to achieve agreed hiring goals.
• Ownership of Sourcing Outcomes
  Treats sourcing outcomes as personal responsibility, not task completion.
• Risk Identification & Transparency
  Surfaces risks early to enable informed hiring decisions

Interview Process

1. Interview with Talent Acquisition Lead (45 minutes)
2. Interview with Head of People&Operations (60 minutes)
3. Pre-Offer Call (30 minutes)

What sets us apart?
Here are just a few reasons why this position is a standout opportunity:

🚀 Opportunity for Growth: As part of our dynamic and fast-growing team, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact and grow your career in exciting new directions.

🌍 Remote Mode: You can have a fully comfortable mode, just stick to deadlines and attend team meetings.

🕰️ Flexible Schedule: Our cooperation will not have an impact on the work-life balance — this is the most important thing for us. In INSART we are committed to making cooperation enjoyable and comfortable first.

💡 Innovation: We’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, so you’ll have the chance to join cutting-edge projects and technologies.

👩‍💻 Diversity and Inclusion: We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and successful team. We welcome people of all backgrounds and experiences to join us.

👥 Collaborative Environment: You’ll stay closely with our talented developers to ensure that our products and features are thoroughly tested and of the highest quality.

📚 Free Learning: We believe in continuous learning and development, so we provide free access to a variety of online learning resources to help you stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends.

Looking forward to having a mutually interesting conversation with you! 😉