Direct Sourcing Recruiter

Working at Knobelsdorff (KE) Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.  Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core value. Starting your career with KE means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.  If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.  Knobelsdorff Enterprises is seeking a proactive, relationship-driven Direct Sourcing Recruiter to identify, engage, and attract top talent for critical and hard-to-fill roles across the organization. This role is heavily focused on proactive sourcing and pipeline development, including identifying passive talent, building long-term candidate relationships, conducting market research, and partnering with recruiters and hiring leaders to anticipate future workforce needs. The ideal candidate is a skilled talent hunter who knows how to find people who aren't necessarily looking, engage them with the right message, and build meaningful talent pipelines across skilled trades, engineering, electrical construction, automation, energy, manufacturing, and corporate functions. What You'll Do Direct Sourcing & Talent Identification - Develop and execute sourcing strategies for high-priority and hard-to-fill positions. - Identify active and passive talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, professional networks, industry databases, referrals, associations, and alternative sourcing channels. - Conduct talent mapping and market research to identify prospective candidates and talent markets. - Build targeted pipelines across skilled trades, engineering, project management, electrical construction, automation, energy, and corporate functions. - Continuously expand candidate networks and talent communities.Candidate Engagement & Pipeline Development - Create personalized outreach strategies that generate interest and candidate engagement. - Build relationships with passive candidates and maintain ongoing communication. - Conduct initial qualification and screening conversations. - Clearly communicate career opportunities and Knobelsdorff's employee value proposition. - Develop and maintain talent pools based on discipline, geography, experience, and skill set. - Reengage previous applicants, silver medalists, referrals, and former employees when appropriate. - Maintain evergreen pipelines for recurring and anticipated hiring needs.Recruitment Marketing & Employer Brand - Represent Knobelsdorff's employer brand through networking and direct candidate engagement. - Support talent attraction campaigns across social media and professional networks. - Participate in career fairs, industry events, trade associations, and networking opportunities. - Develop compelling sourcing messages and outreach campaigns. - Partner with Marketing and Talent Acquisition on employer brand initiatives.Market Intelligence & Talent Strategy - Research labor markets, talent availability, industry hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor activity. - Provide recruiters and hiring leaders with market insights that help guide recruiting strategies. - Identify emerging talent markets and geographic sourcing opportunities. - Support workforce planning through talent mapping and recruiting analytics.Recruiter & Hiring Manager Partnership - Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring priorities and ideal candidate profiles. - Participate in intake meetings and recommend sourcing strategies based on role requirements and market conditions. - Provide ongoing visibility into pipeline health, candidate engagement, and sourcing activity. - Serve as a sourcing resource for particularly challenging or specialized searches.Recruiting Technology & Analytics - Maintain accurate candidate and sourcing activity within the ATS and recruiting technology platforms. - Use sourcing technologies, AI tools, Boolean search, and talent intelligence platforms to improve sourcing effectiveness. - Track outreach, candidate engagement, pipeline development, and sourcing results. - Maintain accurate recruiting data and follow established recruiting processes. What You Bring - 3+ years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, talent acquisition, executive search, agency recruiting, or a related field. - Demonstrated success proactively sourcing and engaging passive candidates. - Experience developing talent pipelines for difficult-to-fill or high-volume positions. - Advanced experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and candidate sourcing techniques. - Strong Boolean search and internet research skills. - Experience working with ATS, CRM, or recruiting technology platforms. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create compelling candidate outreach. - Ability to manage multiple searches and priorities in a fast-paced recruiting environment. - Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to partner effectively with recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders. - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. - Recruiting or sourcing experience within construction, electrical contracting, engineering, industrial automation, manufacturing, energy, or renewable energy preferred. - Experience sourcing skilled trades and technical professionals preferred. - Experience with labor market analytics, talent mapping, or workforce planning preferred. - Experience with sourcing automation, talent intelligence, CRM, or recruitment marketing tools preferred. - AIRS, CIR, SHRM, or related recruiting certification preferred. Pay Range We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in. Pay Range: $77,710.00 - $86,783.00 per year Total Rewards Statement As a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future. - 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees - HSA contributions to support your medical expenses - Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage - 401(k) with competitive company match - Performance-based incentives - Paid weekly with competitive wages - PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement - Exclusive employee discounts through Working AdvantageWe believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities. Typical requirements may include: - Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods. - Ability to stand and walk periodically throughout the workday. - Ability to frequently use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment. - Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through virtual meeting platforms. - Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment associated with office and marketing activities.Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources at [email protected]. Work Environment & Travel - Hybrid, remote, or office-based work environment based on business needs. - Periodic travel may be required for career fairs, industry events, networking opportunities, and business meetings. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: - EEO is the Law (English/Spanish)  KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.