Recruiting Sourcer
ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country, specializing in the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. With a portfolio including projects like the California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium, ACCO combines industry leadership with a family-oriented, employee-owned culture.
About the role
The Recruiting Sourcer is responsible for identifying, engaging, and building pipelines of qualified candidates to support the business’s hiring needs. This role partners closely with recruiters and hiring managers to proactively source talent through online platforms, professional networks, referrals, and industry research. A typical day includes conducting targeted candidate searches, outreach to potential candidates, reviewing resumes, and maintaining organized talent pipelines within the applicant tracking system.
Responsibilities
- Conduct proactive sourcing using LinkedIn, job boards, internal databases, and other recruiting tools to identify qualified candidates.
- Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
- Perform initial candidate outreach through messaging, email, and networking efforts.
- Review resumes and profiles to assess alignment with role requirements.
- Partner with recruiters to understand hiring needs and develop targeted sourcing strategies.
- Maintain accurate and organized candidate records in the applicant tracking system.
- Track sourcing activity and pipeline progress to support recruiting metrics and reporting.
- Research industry trends, talent markets, and competitor organizations to identify talent pools.
- Support employer branding efforts by promoting opportunities and engaging passive candidates.
- Assist recruiters with scheduling screenings or coordinating candidate communication as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, talent acquisition, or a related role.
- Experience using LinkedIn or similar platforms to identify and engage candidates.
- Strong research and sourcing skills using platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and online talent databases.
- Ability to identify qualified candidates based on job requirements and transferable skills.
- Strong written communication skills for candidate outreach and engagement.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools.
- Ability to analyze candidate profiles and assess alignment with hiring needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with candidates.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with recruiters and hiring managers.
- Self-motivated with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Qualifications
- Experience working within an applicant tracking system or recruiting software (desired).
- Experience supporting recruiting efforts within engineering, construction, technical, or corporate environments (desired).
Skills
- Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it with minimal supervision.
- Perseverance: Shows determination to achieve difficult goals despite challenges.
- Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing collective goals with personal humility.
- Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Seeks new knowledge and feedback; open to change.
- Insight: Gathers and interprets information to identify new possibilities.
- Engagement: Uses emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
- People Skills: Approachable, builds trust, and understands diverse perspectives.
- Communication: Fosters open, honest, and respectful dialogue in a timely manner.
- Teamwork: Works effectively toward common goals by supporting and encouraging others.
- Big Picture: Contributes to organizational strategy while developing personal career vision.
- Problem-Solver: Identifies, analyzes, and solves problems to support objectives.
- Execution: Translates vision into action, removes barriers, and holds team members accountable.
- Professionalism: Challenges the status quo respectfully and leads by ethical example.
Pay
Competitive wages ranging from $26.92 to $33.65 per hour. Actual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, certifications, education, and work location.
Schedule
- Non-exempt position, Monday through Friday.
- Work hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break and two rest breaks.
- Eight hours per day required; occasional overtime may be necessary.
- Travel requirements: 0-10%.
Physical Demands
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required: close vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Prolonged sitting.
- Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.