Talent Acquisition Sourcer

Keel; South Carolina; On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Keel is seeking a proactive Temporary Talent Sourcer to support manufacturing and skilled trades hiring. You will identify, engage, and build candidate pipelines for production, fabrication, and technical roles in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires sourcing experience for hourly and salaried trades positions, collaboration with recruiters, and strong communication to ensure a positive candidate experience. Onsite assignment with potential for ongoing partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting or sourcing talent.
• Proven ability to engage candidates and build pipelines.
• Experience with high-volume recruiting for skilled trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage qualified candidates for hourly and salaried manufacturing positions.
• Develop sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, job boards, and networks.
• Conduct initial outreach and screening to assess qualifications and fit.
• Build and maintain active talent pipelines for skilled trades roles.
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers on workforce needs.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the ATS and report on pipeline metrics.
• Support recruitment events and partnerships with trade schools.

Skills

Candidate engagement

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Temporary Talent Sourcer (Manufacturing & Skilled Trades)

Job Title:

Temporary Talent Sourcer

Employment Type:

Temporary Assignment / Contract

Location:

Onsite

Department:

Talent Acquisition

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Temporary Talent Sourcer to support hiring initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing and skilled trades environment. This role is responsible for identifying, engaging, and building pipelines of qualified candidates for critical production, fabrication, and technical positions.

The ideal candidate has experience sourcing skilled trades talent and understands the unique challenges of recruiting for manufacturing operations. This individual will partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to develop talent pipelines for current and future workforce needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and engage qualified candidates for hourly and salaried manufacturing positions, including welders, fitters, fabricators, machinists, CNC operators, maintenance technicians, quality inspectors, planners, estimators, and production leadership roles.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, job boards, resume databases, referrals, trade schools, workforce development programs, and community partnerships.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and screening conversations to assess qualifications, work history, availability, and interest.
• Build and maintain active talent pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill skilled trades positions.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and hiring priorities.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Support recruitment events, job fairs, apprenticeship programs, and trade school recruiting initiatives.
• Research local labor markets and identify new sourcing channels to attract qualified talent.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely and professional communication.
• Provide regular updates on pipeline activity, sourcing metrics, and candidate market insights.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of recruiting, sourcing, staffing, or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, CareerBuilder, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting or sourcing within manufacturing, fabrication, industrial construction, shipbuilding, aerospace, defense, or other skilled trades environments.
• Knowledge of skilled trades occupations, certifications, apprenticeships, and workforce development programs.
• Experience supporting high-volume recruitment efforts for production and craft labor positions.
• Familiarity with recruiting in a federal contractor environment.
• Skilled Trades Recruiting
• Manufacturing Workforce Planning
• Candidate Engagement
• Relationship Management
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Problem Solving

Why Join Us

This temporary opportunity offers the chance to make an immediate impact by helping build a skilled workforce that supports manufacturing excellence, operational growth, and business success.

Expected Roles Supported: Welders, Fitters, Shipfitters, Structural Fabricators, Machinists, CNC Operators, Maintenance Technicians, Electricians, Quality Inspectors, Production Supervisors, Planners, Estimators, and other skilled trades professionals.