Recruiter (Talent Sourcer)

Support Qcells manufacturing growth by proactively sourcing and building long-term talent pipelines for engineering, technical, and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run proactive sourcing strategies aligned with manufacturing business objectives, technology roadmap, and future workforce needs
• Identify and source engineers, technical experts, and leadership candidates for critical roles within the Manufacturing Group
• Perform market research and talent mapping to surface potential candidates from competitors, technology companies, and related industries
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs, including roles that may not be open yet
• Partner with HR leadership and hiring managers to clarify critical skill requirements and create targeted sourcing plans
• Approach passive candidates through cold calling, LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, and other sourcing channels
• Create personalized outreach strategies to attract and engage professionals who are not actively seeking new opportunities
• Conduct initial candidate conversations to evaluate technical background, career interests, motivation, and organizational fit
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with prospective candidates to support future recruiting opportunities
• Coordinate candidate introductions and handoffs to hiring managers or recruiting teams when appropriate
• Grow and expand professional networks across solar, semiconductor, battery, advanced manufacturing, and related technology industries
• Conduct in-person meetings with prospective candidates and industry professionals to strengthen relationships and gather market intelligence
• Develop relationships with universities, research institutions, professional organizations, and other external talent communities
• Travel domestically and, when necessary, internationally for sourcing and networking activities, up to 40% of working time
• Build an understanding of business strategy, manufacturing operations, organizational priorities, and key technologies
• Monitor industry talent trends, competitor hiring activities, emerging technical skills, and labor market developments
• Provide insights on talent availability, candidate expectations, compensation trends, and recruitment challenges
• Collaborate with HR leadership to identify critical talent gaps and recommend proactive sourcing approaches
• Support strategic hiring initiatives for senior leaders, specialized engineers, and other business-critical positions
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate profiles, sourcing activity, and engagement history in designated recruitment systems
• Track sourcing effectiveness using relevant metrics, including outreach, response rates, qualified candidate identification, and pipeline development
• Deliver periodic updates on sourcing progress, market intelligence, and critical talent pipelines
• Ensure confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance with applicable employment laws and company recruitment policies
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency using recruiting technologies, AI-based sourcing tools, and data analytics

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, executive search, or a related talent acquisition role
• Proven experience proactively sourcing engineers, technical professionals, or other business-critical talent
• Demonstrated ability to identify and engage passive candidates through cold calling, direct outreach, and professional networking
• Ability to understand business strategies and translate organizational talent needs into sourcing activities
• Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated and resourceful, comfortable initiating conversations with unfamiliar professionals
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networking platforms, or other sourcing tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple talent pipelines and sourcing priorities
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of working time for sourcing and networking
• Ability to handle confidential candidate and business information with discretion

Tools & Technologies

• LinkedIn
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• ATS
• CRM
• AI-based sourcing tools

Location & Work Model

• Cartersville, GA (On-site)

Reporting Line

• HR Manager, Manufacturing HR Office

Classification & Travel

• Salary, Exempt
• Travel requirement: Up to 40%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing engineering and technical talent in solar energy, semiconductor, battery, or advanced manufacturing industries
• Experience recruiting senior-level professionals, technical experts, or management-level candidates
• Established professional networks within relevant manufacturing or technology industries
• Experience working in an in-house talent acquisition team, executive search firm, or specialized recruitment agency
• Familiarity with talent mapping, competitive intelligence, and strategic workforce planning
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM platforms, or AI-enabled recruiting tools
• Experience supporting international or cross-border recruitment initiatives