Technical Recruiting Specialist

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The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years.

While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church's teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. As part of our religious mission, we support the pro-life cause by contributing to the March for Life and pregnancy resource centers, we oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia, we are evangelists for the Catholic faith, and we help Christians who are facing religious persecution in the Middle East. We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world.

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Overview

The Technology Sourcing Specialist will support the organization's technology talent strategy by proactively identifying, engaging, and building relationships with highly qualified technology professionals. This role will focus heavily on passive candidate sourcing, talent pipeline development, market research, and targeted sourcing strategies for current and anticipated hiring needs.

The Technology Sourcing Specialist will partner closely with Talent Acquisition, hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to understand workforce needs and develop creative, data-driven sourcing strategies to attract top technology talent. The ideal candidate is highly resourceful, comfortable engaging passive candidates, and knowledgeable about modern sourcing tools and techniques.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify and engage highly qualified technology talent across the organization.
• Build and maintain strong, sustainable talent pipelines for current and future technology hiring needs.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent databases, professional networks, industry communities, and other sourcing tools to identify qualified and passive candidates.
• Proactively engage passive candidates through personalized outreach and relationship-building strategies.
• Partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to understand hiring needs and develop targeted candidate profiles and sourcing plans.
• Build pipelines across technology disciplines including software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, data and analytics, enterprise applications, IT leadership, and emerging technologies.
• Develop relationships with technology professionals and external talent communities to create a long-term network of qualified candidates.
• Provide recruiters and hiring managers with sourcing insights, including candidate availability, competitive talent markets, and effective sourcing strategies
• Continuously evaluate and recommend new sourcing tools, technologies, platforms, and strategies to improve Talent Acquisition effectiveness.
• Support a positive candidate experience through timely communication, professional outreach, and consistent candidate engagement.

Education & Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related field.
• Experience sourcing for technical or technology-related positions strongly preferred.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System and recruiting analytics/reporting tools preferred.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter or similar talent sourcing platforms.

Essential Competencies

• Strong knowledge of proactive and passive candidate sourcing techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and engage hard-to-find technology talent.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing/recruiting technologies.
• Strong Boolean search and internet research skills.
• Ability to develop creative and targeted sourcing strategies.
• Strong understanding of technology roles, skills, and talent markets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition professionals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple sourcing priorities simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use sourcing data and market intelligence to inform recruiting strategies.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location. At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65,000 - $75,000.

Authorization to work in the United States is required.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.


Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday.
KofC Cares

Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life.

Employee benefits include:

Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.

Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.

Health and Wellness:

• Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;
• Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
• One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
• A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage.
• Long-term disability insurance;
• Dental insurance;
• Vision insurance;
• Health club membership reimbursement;
• Employee Assistance Program