Recruiter (Talent Sourcer)

October 31, 2026
Cartersville, GA, US
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Description

Recruiter (Talent Sourcer)

Location: Cartersville, GA

Location Type : On-site

Reports to: HR Manager, Manufacturing HR Office

Classification: Salary, Exempt

Travel Requirement : Up to 40%

SUMMARY

The Recruiter (Talent Sourcer) is responsible for proactively identifying, engaging, and building relationships with high-caliber engineering professionals, technical specialists, and key leadership talent to support Hanwha Q CELLS' long-term manufacturing business strategy.

This position focuses on strategic talent sourcing, industry networking, competitive talent intelligence, and the development of sustainable talent pipelines for critical positions across the Manufacturing Group.

The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen, a proactive sourcing mindset, and the ability to engage passive candidates through direct outreach, cold calling, and in-person networking.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Talent Sourcing & Talent Mapping

  • Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies aligned with the company's manufacturing business objectives, technology roadmap, and future workforce needs.
  • Identify and source qualified engineers, technical experts, and leadership candidates for critical positions across the Manufacturing Group.
  • Conduct market research and talent mapping to identify potential candidates from competitors, technology companies, and related industries.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs, including positions that are not immediately open.
  • Partner with HR leadership and hiring managers to understand critical skill requirements and develop targeted sourcing plans.

2. Candidate Engagement & Direct Recruiting

  • Proactively approach passive candidates through cold calling, LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, and other sourcing channels.
  • Develop personalized outreach strategies to attract and engage professionals who may not be actively seeking new opportunities.
  • Conduct initial candidate conversations to assess technical backgrounds, career interests, motivation, and potential organizational fit.
  • Establish and maintain long-term relationships with prospective candidates to support future recruitment opportunities.
  • Coordinate candidate introductions and handoffs to hiring managers or recruiting teams as appropriate.

3. Industry Networking & External Relationship Building

  • Build and expand professional networks within the solar, semiconductor, battery, advanced manufacturing, and related technology industries.
  • Conduct in-person meetings with prospective candidates and industry professionals to strengthen relationships and gather market intelligence.
  • Develop relationships with universities, research institutions, professional organizations, and other external talent communities.
  • Travel domestically and, when necessary, internationally for sourcing and networking activities, up to 40% of working time.

4. Talent Intelligence & Business Partnership

  • Develop an understanding of the company's business strategy, manufacturing operations, organizational priorities, and key technologies.
  • Monitor industry talent trends, competitor hiring activities, emerging technical skills, and labor market developments.
  • Provide insights regarding talent availability, candidate expectations, compensation trends, and recruitment challenges.
  • Collaborate with HR leadership to identify critical talent gaps and recommend proactive sourcing approaches.
  • Support strategic hiring initiatives for senior leaders, specialized engineers, and other business-critical positions.

5. Talent Pipeline Management & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate profiles, sourcing activities, and engagement histories in designated recruitment systems.
  • Track sourcing effectiveness through relevant metrics, including candidate outreach, response rates, qualified candidate identification, and pipeline development.
  • Provide periodic updates on sourcing progress, market intelligence, and critical talent pipelines.
  • Ensure confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance with applicable employment laws and company recruitment policies.
  • Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency through recruiting technologies, AI-based sourcing tools, and data analytics.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, executive search, or a related talent acquisition role.
  • Demonstrated experience in proactively sourcing engineers, technical professionals, or other business-critical talent.
  • Proven ability to identify and engage passive candidates through cold calling, direct outreach, and professional networking.
  • Ability to understand business strategies and translate organizational talent needs into effective sourcing activities.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable initiating conversations with unfamiliar professionals.
  • Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networking platforms, or other candidate sourcing tools.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple talent pipelines and sourcing priorities.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of working time for business-related networking and sourcing activities.
  • Ability to handle confidential candidate and business information with discretion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience sourcing engineering and technical talent in solar energy, semiconductor, battery, or advanced manufacturing industries.
  • Experience recruiting senior-level professionals, technical experts, or management-level candidates.
  • Established professional networks within relevant manufacturing or technology industries.
  • Experience working in an in-house talent acquisition team, executive search firm, or specialized recruitment agency.
  • Familiarity with talent mapping, competitive intelligence, and strategic workforce planning.
  • Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM platforms, or AI-enabled recruiting tools.
  • Experience supporting international or cross-border recruitment initiatives.

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.