Senior Recuiter

About the role

Founded in 1984, Firetrol is a national leader in fire protection and life safety services. We are seeking a Senior Recruiter to join our Corporate HR team and help drive talent acquisition across a growing, multi-location organization. This role will partner closely with operations leaders to attract, evaluate, and secure high-quality candidates in a specialized and competitive industry.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers across multiple locations to understand staffing needs, build strong working relationships, and provide regular updates on recruiting progress
• Work with hiring managers, operations teams, and subject matter experts to define role requirements, required skills, qualifications, and industry-specific terminology
• Assist with developing clear job postings that accurately reflect the position, responsibilities, location, and candidate profile
• Build and manage applicant sources through job boards, social media, referrals, and direct sourcing
• Evaluate partnerships with trade schools, colleges, employment agencies, job fairs and community organizations and engage where appropriate
• Attract qualified applicants through compelling job advertisements, networking, proactive outreach, and ongoing management of job postings to maximize exposure and applicant flow
• Pre-screen applicants, recommend short-listed candidates to hiring managers, support candidate selection discussions, and assist with job offers as needed
• Partner with local management to identify potential internal and external candidates, including former employees who may be strong rehire prospects
• Ensure the recruitment and hiring process is conducted in accordance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and consistent selection practices
• Travel to Firetrol offices as needed to support recruiting efforts, build relationships, and strengthen talent pipelines

Requirements

• 5-7 years of professional recruiting experience
• Experience in, or solid understanding of the Fire Protection & Life Safety industry is strongly preferred
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of employment law as it relates to recruitment, hiring practices, candidate evaluation, and selection procedures
• Strong ability to manage high volumes of candidates for current openings, while developing talent pools for future hiring needs
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technology
• Understanding of candidate evaluation methods and selection strategies, especially behavioral interviewing
• Proven ability to identify and attract qualified candidates
• Demonstrated record of delivering candidates who become successful contributors within the organization
• Exceptional relationship-building and verbal/written communication skills; high comfort level with proactive candidate outreach and engagement with potential applicant sources
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, reliability, and ability to work independently to reach deadlines

Benefits

Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally Firetrol sponsors training and education opportunities. Most importantly, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.