Sr. Sourcing Specialist

About the role

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a proactive, highly motivated, and results‑driven Sr. Sourcing Specialist to join the Talent Acquisition team. In this critical role you will champion top‑of‑funnel candidate identification, engagement, and talent pipeline strategies across a fully integrated platform spanning Construction, Real Estate Development, and Architecture & Engineering (A+E). You will serve as Ryan’s brand ambassador, converting passive industry talent into valued team members.

Responsibilities

• Mine social media, professional networking platforms, trade associations, and talent databases (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Google X‑Ray, Handshake) to uncover top passive talent in commercial construction and design disciplines.
• Develop and execute sophisticated Boolean search strings, market‑mapping techniques, and competitive talent intelligence to locate niche, hard‑to‑find technical and operational talent.
• Build, categorize, and actively nurture talent pools within the CRM and ATS (Workday) to support both immediate hiring needs and strategic future project demands.
• Monitor industry hiring trends, competitor organizational structures, regional labor market conditions, and compensation benchmarks across operating regions.
• Craft persuasive outreach communications that articulate Ryan’s culture, integrated project delivery model, and value proposition.
• Conduct initial discovery calls and phone screenings to assess candidate interest, technical background, career aspirations, and cultural alignment.
• Establish warm relationships with prospective candidates, maintaining regular touchpoints over months and years to keep Ryan top‑of‑mind.
• Ensure every prospect receives an exceptional, transparent, and respectful experience representing Ryan Companies.
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition Managers, Recruiters, and regional Construction/A+E Leaders to calibrate job profiles, review pipeline metrics, and adjust sourcing strategies in real time.
• Engage internal construction teams, project sites, and design studios to generate employee referrals and maximize organic talent networks.
• Coordinate seamless introductions and interview scheduling between qualified prospects, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• Maintain meticulous candidate tracking records in Workday/CRM, delivering regular updates on sourcing volume, conversion rates, and pipeline health.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 + years of dedicated talent sourcing or full‑cycle recruiting experience.
• Proven experience identifying and engaging talent within Commercial Construction, Real Estate Development, or Architecture & Engineering (A+E).
• Demonstrated mastery of LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search logic, candidate relationship management systems (CRM), and enterprise Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Workday).
• Working understanding of commercial construction lifecycles, project delivery methods (Design‑Build, CM at Risk, General Contracting), and key operational roles (Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Architect, MEP Engineer).
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities with a track record of crafting high‑conversion candidate outreach.
• Self‑starter mindset with strong organizational habits, capable of prioritizing multiple urgent searches across diverse geographic regions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Construction Management, or equivalent practical experience.
• Prior experience sourcing for large national general contractors, design‑build firms, or multidisciplinary real‑estate development organizations.
• Familiarity with campus/early‑career pipeline initiatives and regional staffing recovery strategies.
• Experience utilizing candidate outreach tools, automated campaign sequencers, or AI‑assisted recruitment platforms.
• Eligibility to work in the United States (verification required).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Educational assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and wellness programs
• Family planning & parenting benefits
• Employee discount programs
• Pet insurance
• Charitable donation matching
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)