Talent Sourcing Specialist

Talent Sourcing Specialist
Lenexa, KS | Fully Onsite
Full-Time | Contract| up to $35ph.


LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnered with a construction and engineering company in Lenexa, KS who is seeking a driven and resourceful Talent Sourcing Specialist to support recruitment efforts. This role is responsible for identifying, engaging, and building pipelines of top talent for a variety of positions, including skilled trades, project management, engineering, and corporate support functions. The ideal candidate is a proactive recruiter who enjoys networking, researching talent markets, and creating strong candidate experiences. You will partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies that attract high-quality candidates in a competitive hiring environment.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, ATS databases, professional networks, referrals, and other creative sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Identify passive candidates and develop engagement strategies to generate interest in career opportunities.
• Conduct market mapping and talent research for hard-to-fill positions.
• Conduct initial outreach and screening conversations with prospective candidates.
• Assess candidate qualifications, experience, and interest levels.
• Maintain ongoing communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Promote positive and professional candidate experience.
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and role requirements.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for technical, engineering, construction, and operational positions.
• Provide candidate market insights, talent trends, and competitor intelligence.
• Support recruiting teams in achieving hiring goals and project timelines.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the applicant tracking system.
• Track sourcing activity and recruiting metrics.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, recruiting best practices, and organizational policies.
• Assist with job posting distribution and employer branding initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of recruiting, talent sourcing, staffing, or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience sourcing candidates for construction, engineering, manufacturing, industrial, or technical positions preferred.
• Strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and applicant tracking systems.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and networking skills.
• Ability to effectively engage passive candidates and generate interest in opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
• Results-driven mindset with a passion for identifying top talent.
• Experience supporting high-volume or project-based hiring initiatives.
• Familiarity with skilled trades, engineering, project management, and construction-related positions.
• Knowledge of recruitment marketing and talent pipeline development strategies.
• Experience utilizing sourcing analytics and recruiting metrics to drive hiring decisions.

Pay Details: $28.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Claire Grossman


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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