Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking a Direct Sourcing Recruiter to strengthen Talent Acquisition with proactive, strategy-driven sourcing for high-priority and hard-to-fill roles. This hybrid position in Goodhue, MN focuses on market research, candidate engagement, and building talent pipelines across multiple technical and corporate disciplines.
In this role, you will identify active and passive talent, develop targeted outreach, and maintain strong communication with candidates throughout the early recruiting process. You will also partner with internal teams to represent the employer brand and provide sourcing intelligence that helps guide recruiting strategy.
What you’ll do
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for high-priority and difficult-to-fill positions.
- Identify active and passive candidates using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, professional networks, industry databases, referrals, associations, and alternative sourcing channels.
- Perform 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.
- Create personalized outreach approaches to generate interest and ongoing candidate engagement.
- Build relationships with passive candidates and maintain ongoing communication.
- Conduct initial qualification and screening conversations.
- Communicate career opportunities and Knobelsdorff’s employee value proposition.
- Develop and maintain talent pools by 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.
- Represent Knobelsdorff’s employer brand through networking and direct candidate engagement.
- Support talent attraction efforts across social media and professional networks.
- Participate in career fairs, industry events, trade associations, and networking opportunities.
- Develop sourcing messages and outreach campaigns.
- Partner with Marketing and Talent Acquisition on employer brand initiatives.
- Research labor markets, talent availability, industry hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor activity.
- Provide recruiters and hiring leaders with market insights to guide recruiting strategies.
- Identify emerging talent markets and geographic sourcing opportunities.
- Support workforce planning through talent mapping and recruiting analytics.
- Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring priorities and ideal candidate profiles.
- Attend intake meetings and recommend sourcing strategies based on role requirements and market conditions.
- Provide visibility into pipeline health, candidate engagement, and sourcing activity.
- Serve as a sourcing resource for particularly challenging or specialized searches.
- 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 effectiveness.
- Track outreach, candidate engagement, pipeline development, and sourcing outcomes.
- Maintain recruiting data and follow established recruiting processes.
Required skills and experience
- 3+ years of recruiting, sourcing, talent acquisition, or executive search experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Proven success proactively sourcing and engaging passive candidates across multiple disciplines.
- Experience supporting high-volume and difficult-to-fill positions.
- Experience building and maintaining candidate pipelines and talent communities.
- Advanced experience with LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Strong internet research and Boolean search skills.
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM systems, and recruiting technology.
- Strong written and verbal communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced recruiting environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience recruiting within construction, electrical contracting, engineering, industrial automation, manufacturing, energy, renewable energy, skilled trades, or technical fields.
- Knowledge of labor market analytics and workforce planning.
- AIRS, CIR, SHRM, or related recruiting certifications.
Tools and technologies
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Boolean search
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- CRM systems
- AI tools
- Talent intelligence platforms
Compensation and schedule
Pay Range: $77,710.00 - $86,783.00 per year.
This role is hybrid, with remote or office-based work depending on business needs. Periodic travel may be required for career fairs, industry events, networking opportunities, and business meetings.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
- HSA contributions
- 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 Advantage
Physical requirements
- 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, contact KE Human Resources at HR@KEway.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
KE E-Verify
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, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.
