Talent Research Partner

Summary

EEI is an engineering and commissioning firm focused on facility and energy consulting and building performance solutions. The Talent Research Partner supports organizational growth through talent research, sourcing strategy, pipeline development, market research, and candidate engagement while partnering with hiring managers and talent acquisition teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition Partners to develop and execute sourcing strategies for technical and non-technical roles
• Use Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and targeted outreach to identify, engage, screen, and build relationships with qualified active and passive candidates
• Develop talent pipelines, sourcing campaigns, market research, talent mapping, and pipeline reporting to support current and future hiring needs
• Serve as a cultural ambassador for EEI, ensuring our values, professionalism, and people-first philosophy are reflected in every candidate interaction
• Represent EEI at career fairs, networking events, industry conferences, and recruiting initiatives as needed
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, People Services, and hiring leaders to support recruiting initiatives and hiring priorities
• Approach challenges with a solution-focused, relationship-centered mindset
• Always handle sensitive information with integrity and maintain strict confidentiality

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in sourcing, recruiting, talent research, talent acquisition support, or a related recruiting function
• Strong sourcing and talent research skills, including passive outreach and candidate engagement strategies
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, recruiting technologies, and sourcing tools across multiple channels
• Ability to build candidate pipelines, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with candidates, hiring leaders, and recruiting partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail and a relationship-centered approach
• Ability to handle sensitive candidate and organizational information with confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity
• Currently authorized to work in the U.S. full-time
• Experience supporting recruiting operations within a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Familiarity with HRIS or ATS platforms; Paylocity experience is a plus
• Ability to sit for extended periods, work on a computer, and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be provided
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred, but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Demonstrated experience in sourcing, recruiting, talent research, talent acquisition support, or a related recruiting function
• Strong sourcing and talent research skills, including passive outreach and candidate engagement strategies
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, recruiting technologies, and sourcing tools across multiple channels
• Ability to build candidate pipelines, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with candidates, hiring leaders, and recruiting partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail and a relationship-centered approach
• Ability to handle sensitive candidate and organizational information with confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity
• Currently authorized to work in the U.S. full-time
• Experience supporting recruiting operations within a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Familiarity with HRIS or ATS platforms; Paylocity experience is a plus
• Ability to sit for extended periods, work on a computer, and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be provided

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% employer funded
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Company-paid LTD, STD, and basic life insurance
• Voluntary life, accident coverage, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Profit-sharing + discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match; 100% immediate vesting
• Vacation + sick time
• Eight (8) paid + two (2) floating holidays
• Parental Leave
• Milestone Travel Award (Every 5 Years)
• Remote first company
• Paid certifications, seminars, and conferences
• Professional development opportunities