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Talent Sourcer

HDR, Omaha, NE, United States


Talent Sourcer

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 individual sourcing efforts and large‑scale campaigns designed to broadly attract talent.
Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates utilizing sourcing tools, platforms, and techniques (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.
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.
Primary Location: United States‑Nebraska‑Omaha
Other Locations: United States‑Texas‑Austin
Industry: HR
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Marketing and Admin
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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