Recruiter (Talent Sourcer)

Qcells; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells USA Corp. in Cartersville, GA is seeking a Recruiter (Talent Sourcer) to build strategic pipelines for engineering, technical, and leadership roles in support of manufacturing goals.

You will develop proactive sourcing strategies, perform market research, and create targeted sourcing plans aligned with our technology roadmap. You will identify engineers and senior talent, engage passive candidates through cold outreach and professional networks, and nurture long-term relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in talent sourcing, recruiting, executive search, or related role.
• Proactively source engineers, technical professionals, or other business-critical talent.
• Experience engaging passive candidates through cold calling, outreach, and networking.
• Ability to translate talent needs into effective sourcing plans and travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run proactive sourcing strategies aligned to manufacturing 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 find candidates from competitors and related industries.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs, including roles not yet open.
• Partner with HR leadership and hiring managers to clarify skill requirements and create targeted sourcing plans.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Passive candidate outreach

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

CRM

AI-based sourcing tools

Job description

Recruiter (Talent Sourcer) role focused on building strategic, long-term pipelines for engineering, technical, and leadership talent to support Qcells manufacturing goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run proactive sourcing strategies aligned to manufacturing 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 find candidates from competitors, technology companies, and related industries
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs, including positions not yet open
• Partner with HR leadership and hiring managers to clarify skill requirements and create targeted sourcing plans
• Approach passive candidates via cold calling, LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, and other sourcing channels
• Create personalized outreach to engage professionals who are not actively looking
• 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 hiring
• Coordinate candidate introductions and handoffs to hiring managers or recruiting teams as appropriate
• Grow networks across solar, semiconductor, battery, advanced manufacturing, and related technology industries
• Conduct in-person meetings with candidates and industry professionals to strengthen relationships and gather market intelligence
• Build relationships with universities, research institutions, professional organizations, and external talent communities
• Travel domestically and, when necessary, internationally for sourcing and networking, up to 40% of working time
• Develop understanding of business strategy, manufacturing operations, organizational priorities, and key technologies
• Monitor talent trends, competitor hiring, 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 roles
• Maintain accurate candidate profiles, sourcing activity, and engagement history in designated recruitment systems
• Track sourcing effectiveness using metrics such as 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 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
• Demonstrated ability to proactively source engineers, technical professionals, or other business-critical talent
• Experience engaging passive candidates through cold calling, direct outreach, and professional networking
• Ability to translate organizational talent needs tied to business strategies into effective sourcing plans
• 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 to manage multiple pipelines and sourcing priorities
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% for business-related networking and sourcing
• Ability to handle confidential candidate and business information with discretion

Technologies

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

Location and Work Setup

• Cartersville, GA (On-site)

Reporting and Classification

• Reports to: HR Manager, Manufacturing HR Office
• Classification: Salary, Exempt

Travel Requirement

• Up to 40% of working time

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