Direct Sourcing Recruiter
Knobelsdorff (KE)Company Description 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. Job Description This role supports Talent Acquisition by proactively identifying, engaging, and attracting talent for critical business roles. You’ll be responsible for strategic sourcing, market research, candidate engagement, and talent pipeline development that directly impacts KE’s ability to meet current and future workforce needs. Success in this role means building strong candidate networks, engaging passive talent, and developing pipelines for high-priority and hard-to-fill positions, all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you. What You'll Do You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include: 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…