Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist (contract)

Pepper Construction • Chicago, IL

4d • Remote

About The Position

Pepper leads the construction industry with an energy and ambition uncommon today. We pursue innovative methods and technologies that bring our clients’ visions to life, pairing them with a practical approach and nearly 100 years of expertise. This combination delivers the precision, quality, and confidence that comes from partnering with a team dedicated to exceptional performance. Every building begins with a strong foundation—its people. At Pepper, we develop leaders at every level and build momentum across every market we serve by encouraging new thinking and honoring the values that have shaped our company for generations. Our commitment to leadership is evident in everything we do, from preconstruction strategy to field execution to the long‑standing relationships we nurture and grow. As a family‑owned and operated company, building is personal to us. Position Overview Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist will partner with recruiters and business leaders to identify, engage and successful recruit talent. This contract position will use research tools like LinkedIn, Zoom Info, the internet, phone and other research tools. This role involves in-depth research, networking, and fostering relationships to connect and pipeline potential candidates. The ideal candidate possesses a sharp talent-spotting ability, outstanding communication prowess, and a proactive mindset towards talent acquisition.

Requirements

• 2 years’ experience in talent acquisition/recruiting.
• Hands-on knowledge in Passive Sourcing (AIRS) techniques, market trends, combing the Internet for target companies/candidates' information, etc.
• Undergraduate degree.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction, real estate, architecture or engineering preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop talent pipelines and sourcing for roles at all levels.
• Participate in talent strategy meetings to understand hiring needs.
• Prescreen candidates’ profiles along with building an active/passive candidate pool.
• Recommend and execute sourcing strategies using a variety of sourcing channels
• Conduct thorough market research to map out competitive landscape, potential talent pools, and refine sourcing strategies.
• Maintain current leading-edge knowledge of external sourcing options (job sites, professional recruiting sites, etc.).
• Provide periodic reports of activity as applicable.

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit.
• In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level