[Remote] Sourcing Recruiter (Remote) - North East Region

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking a Sourcing Recruiter to provide specialized sourcing expertise for high-quality candidates. The role involves utilizing various recruiting techniques to generate candidate leads and collaborating with hiring leaders and HR partners to deliver a robust candidate pipeline.ResponsibilitiesWill screen, arrange for, and prepare candidates for interviews, and offer pre-close information and communicationDevelop and leverage market intelligence to target active and passive candidates for current and future needs through wide range of internet and job board sourcing, resume mining, targeting special interest groups, competitive intelligence, key industries, and companiesUncover talent utilizing web sourcing, Boolean search, database scrubbing, professional and social media networking, referrals, relationship building/management, event lists, social media campaigns, sourcing tools, predictive sourcing tactics and industry research which lead to development of highly skilled talent communitiesWorks to continually improve and innovate our attraction methods and candidate experience through creativity and best practices in sourcing using CRM, ATS, social communities of practice, and extensive sourcing tools available to our sourcing team membersIdentify and target qualified candidates for fit against the defined competencies and markets for the roles/projects assigned, producing a robust and talented candidate pipeline. Ensures job requirements and expectations are clearly understood, and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteriaCollaborate with TA leadership and the marketing department to define content goals for recruitment needs to include special events, campaigns, and recruitment contentCoordinate, support, attend, and/or assist with internal and external (national and regional) recruitment events to include job fairs, school tours, information sessions, etcServe as subject matter expert within the sourcing function, dives deep into our recruiting data to understand trends and opportunities and the pulse of the industryFocus on results and provide responsive and timely follow-up to both candidates and hiring team for assigned business areasUtilize, update, and maintain applicant tracking systemPerform regular and predictable work remotely and perform work during scheduled and/or agreed upon timesParticipate in special projects/recruiting initiativesAssist with other duties as assigned related to talent acquisitionOccasional travel may be requiredSkillsBachelor's degree in human resources, marketing, graphic design, communications, or similar field preferred; or related sourcing recruitment experience5+ years previous technical recruitment/sourcing experience with a focus on passive candidate generation. Strong preference to candidates with relative industrial recruiting experienceDemonstrated strong technical skills – i.e. with MS Office, Google Suites, applicant tracking systems, recruitment internet resources, search engines, various social media platforms for recruitment such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and InstagramPossess strong analytic skills with ability to create, measure, and scale the right workflow between candidates, hiring managers, and the recruiting team. Create and maintain strategic recruiting plans with clearly defined objectives, desired outcomes, and a calendar of eventsMust have proven success collaborating with hiring managers and recruiting colleagues, exhibiting creativity with candidate search & developing networksStrong verbal and written communication skills, organizational, and time management skillsResearch skills to map our markets and generate candidate names and profilesAbility to proactively network and establish effective working relationships, continually seek new sourcing options, develop prospects into candidates, and develop creative approaches to deliver candidates to the right jobSelf-sufficient and able to work with little direct supervision in an extremely fast-paced and remote environmentDemonstrates a keen eye for detail, is highly creative, an expert storyteller, and possesses excellent knowledge of recruitment trendsStrong ability to source, screen, and generate interest for passive candidatesHR/Recruiting licenses or certifications preferred: AIRS, HR, CIRPrior experience in a research capacity for candidate generation, including passive candidate techniquesProven experience building and cultivating long term relationships with prospective candidatesInnovative, resourceful, and efficient when selecting sourcing strategiesA background in high volume recruiting is a plusAbility to maintain confidence and professionalism when leading others through ambiguous and complex situations. Strong problem solving and decision-making skills is a plusMarketing and/or graphic design experience specific to recruitment is a plusBilingual English / Spanish is a plusCompany OverviewMEI Industrial Solutions is a national provider of heavy rigging, machinery moving, industrial storage, and specialized logistics. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Plano, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://meiindustrialsolutions.com/.