Direct Sourcing Recruiter

Knobelsdorff (KE); Goodhue Township (MN); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and dental

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Weekly pay

Job summary

Knobelsdorff (KE) is hiring a Talent Acquisition professional to proactively identify, engage, and attract candidates for critical roles. You will build pipelines across trades, engineering, and management, while upholding KE values of Safety, People, Passion, and Performance.

You’ll deliver market insights, manage evergreen pipelines, and partner with recruiters and leaders to fill high-priority positions in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting, sourcing, talent acquisition, or executive search experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated success proactively sourcing and engaging passive candidates across multiple disciplines.
• Experience supporting high-volume and difficult-to-fill positions.

Responsibilities

• Direct Sourcing & Talent Identification: develop and execute sourcing strategies for high-priority and hard-to-fill positions.
• Recruitment Marketing & Employer Brand: support talent attraction campaigns across social media and professional networks.
• Recruiter & Hiring Manager Partnership: collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to align on priorities and profiles.
• Recruiting Technology & Analytics: maintain recruiting data in ATS/CRM and use analytics to improve sourcing results.

Skills

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

Candidate engagement

Talent pipelines

Market research

Networking

Recruiting analytics

Executive search

Education

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

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

ATS

CRM systems

Recruiting technology

Job description

• Compensation: USD 77,710 - USD 86,783 - yearly

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.
• 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.
• 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 mapping and recruiting analytics.

Recruiter & Hiring Manager Partnership

• Partner closely 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.
• Provide ongoing visibility into pipeline health, candidate engagement, and sourcing activity.
• Serve as a sourcing resource for particularly challenging or specialized searches.

Recruiting Technology & Analytics

• 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 sourcing effectiveness.
• Track outreach, candidate engagement, pipeline development, and sourcing results.
• Maintain accurate recruiting data and follow established recruiting processes.

Qualifications

What You Bring

You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically 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 preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated 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.

Additional Information

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range: $77,710.00 - $86,783.00 per year

Total Rewards Statement

As a full‑time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

• 100% employer‑paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your 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

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:

• 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, please contact KE Human Resources [e-mail].

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (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.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

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, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.