Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking a Direct Sourcing Recruiter to strengthen Talent Acquisition through strategic, proactive recruiting. This hybrid role in Goodhue, MN focuses on identifying both active and passive talent, building durable pipelines, and supporting hiring for high-priority and hard-to-fill positions across multiple disciplines.
The role combines market research, targeted outreach, and candidate engagement to represent KE’s employer brand while delivering actionable sourcing insights to recruiters and hiring leaders.
What you will do
- Develop and carry out sourcing strategies for high-priority and difficult-to-fill openings.
- Source active and passive candidates using 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.
- Create and grow targeted pipelines across skilled trades, engineering, project management, electrical construction, automation, energy, and corporate functions.
- Continuously expand candidate networks and talent communities.
- Design personalized outreach approaches that generate interest and 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 clearly.
- Develop and maintain talent pools by discipline, geography, experience, and skill set.
- Reengage prior applicants, silver medalists, referrals, and former employees when appropriate.
- Maintain evergreen pipelines for recurring and anticipated hiring needs.
- Support talent attraction through networking and direct candidate engagement, including career fairs and industry events.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Talent Acquisition on employer brand initiatives.
- Research labor markets, talent availability, 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 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.
- Maintain visibility into pipeline health, candidate engagement, and sourcing activity.
- Serve as a sourcing resource for challenging or specialized searches.
- Maintain accurate candidate records 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 recruiting, sourcing, talent acquisition, or executive search experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 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 with 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.
- Experience recruiting within construction, electrical contracting, engineering, industrial automation, manufacturing, energy, renewable energy, skilled trades, or technical fields (preferred).
- Knowledge of labor market analytics and workforce planning (preferred).
- AIRS, CIR, SHRM, or related recruiting certifications (preferred).
Tools and technologies
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Boolean search
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- CRM systems
- AI tools
- Talent intelligence platforms
Pay range
$77,710.00 - $86,783.00 per year
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
- HSA contributions to support 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 Advantage
Work environment and 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
Accessibility
If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, contact KE Human Resources at HR@KEway.com.
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.
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 about E-Verify, review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.
