Talent Sourcer

What To Expect The Talent Sourcer plays a critical role in building the top of the recruiting funnel by identifying, engaging, and attracting qualified candidates for current and future openings. This position focuses exclusively on sourcing and works in close partnership with the broader recruiting team. You will collaborate with a peer group of over 30 recruiters around the world, supporting them in sourcing candidates for technical roles focused on some of the highest growth sectors at HDR. In this role, you will drive candidate delivery through both individual sourcing efforts and large-scale campaigns designed to broadly attract talent. This position is for those who dare to innovate; thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture, discover exceptional talent creatively, and share in the success through employee ownership. As a key partner to recruiters and hiring managers, you will ensure we consistently attract and engage high-quality candidates for our most business-critical roles. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates utilizing sourcing tools, platforms, and techniques (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Zoominfo, ATS data, professional associations, Boolean search strategies, social media, boomerangs and employee referrals). Candidate outreach by cold calling, text, email and other media. Proactively build and nurture a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future talent needs. Partner with recruiters and hiring managers in joint intake meetings to ensure a deep understanding of role requirements, team culture, ideal candidate profiles and the competitive landscape. Engage candidates through personalized outreach and nurture relationships to maintain interest. Track and report sourcing metrics, pipeline health, and market insights. Stay current on industry trends, emerging sourcing technologies, and competitive talent landscapes. Be an agent of change. Drive innovative thinking through the exploration and implementation of AI based tools to accelerate the sourcing process. Required Qualifications 5 years in sourcing or talent acquisition, preferably in a corporate or agency setting with a strong emphasis on proactive candidate generation with a preferred focus on technical roles, ideally in the AEC industry. Expertise in sourcing technologies, boolean search, and candidate engagement. Proficiency with sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM/ATS systems, social platforms). Strong research and analytical skills to identify talent in competitive markets. Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to interpret technical job descriptions and translate them into search strategies. Persistence and creativity in candidate engagement. Understanding of employer branding and its impact on outreach effectiveness. Resilient, winning attitude. What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations: United States-Texas-Austin #J-18808-Ljbffr