Campus Recruiting & Sourcing Specialist

S&ME; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

ESOP with company contribution

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

S&ME is seeking a Campus Recruiting & Sourcing Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team. You’ll source, engage, and nurture candidates for current openings and future needs while partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to build robust talent pipelines.

You’ll use LinkedIn, job boards, and other channels to reach candidates, manage multiple projects, and contribute to a collaborative, employee-owned culture. Hybrid schedule; Ohio-based locations welcome.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of recruiting, sourcing, staffing, talent acquisition, or related experience.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time.
• Experience using LinkedIn, job boards, social media, internet searches, and other sourcing tools to identify talent.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) or recruiting software.

Responsibilities

• Find and engage talent for current openings and future needs across the company.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to build talent pipelines.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies and drip campaigns to keep the pipeline engaged.
• Organize recruiting events, career fairs, and school outreach.

Skills

Sourcing

Relationship building

Communication

Multitasking

Networking

Researching

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Marketing/Communications

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Job description

Job Title: Campus Recruiting & Sourcing Specialist

Requisition Number: 2026-2950-03

S&ME is looking for a Campus Recruiting & Sourcing Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team. If you're someone who enjoys connecting with people, digging into research, building relationships, and helping find unique and attractive ways to source for top talent, let's talk!

This individual will have the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, coming into the office a few days a week. You can be located near any S&ME office.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you'll focus on finding and engaging talent for current openings and future hiring needs across our company. You'll partner closely with our recruiters and hiring managers to build talent pipelines, identify strong candidates, and help us stay ahead of our hiring goals. This is a great opportunity for someone with recruiting or sourcing experience who wants to grow their career in Talent Acquisition.

• Searching for and identifying talented candidates through LinkedIn, networking, referrals, job boards, social media, and other sourcing channels.
• Reaching out to candidates and starting conversations about career opportunities with S&ME.
• Building and maintaining pipelines of talent for positions we hire regularly and roles we anticipate hiring in the future.
• Conducting initial candidate screenings to learn more about their background, experience, and career interests to keep the pipeline warm
• Working closely with recruiters to understand hiring needs and develop creative sourcing strategies.
• Organize and create content for drip campaigns to continue engaging with the talent pipeline on a regular cadence.
• Manage and coordinate the details for recruiting events, career fairs, and school outreach

What We're Looking For

Someone who is proactive, resourceful, and has a knack for making connections and building relationships. You enjoy the behind-the-scenes work of conducting research, brainstorming new ideas, and creating new strategy plans, but also can be client-facing with hiring managers and candidates, having the confidence to reach out to new people and start conversations. You can handle multiple projects at a time, stay organized, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of recruiting, sourcing, staffing, talent acquisition, or related experience.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time.
• Experience using LinkedIn, job boards, social media, internet searches, and other sourcing tools to identify talent.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) or recruiting software.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Communications, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience sourcing for technical, engineering, environmental, construction, or professional services positions.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, or candidate relationship management tools.

Why Join S&ME?

As an employee-owned company, our people are at the center of everything we do. You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive Talent Acquisition team that plays a critical role in helping the company grow while creating opportunities for candidates to build meaningful careers. Whether you're looking to strengthen your sourcing expertise or grow into a recruiter role in the future, this position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to develop your career.

What We Offer

At S&ME, you're more than just an employee; you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• Wellness Program
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution & automatic enrollment, no matter your role
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Mentor & Career Development Programs
• Credential Incentive Program - get rewarded for obtaining certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program
• $2,000 Employee Referral Bonuses - and more!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk‑ins are accepted.