Recruiting Sourcer

ACCO Engineered Systems; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCO Engineered Systems is seeking a Recruiting Sourcer in Pasadena, CA to identify and engage qualified candidates and build robust pipelines. You will collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to develop targeted sourcing strategies and maintain candidate records in the ATS.

The role emphasizes proactive research, strong communication, and a collaborative approach to staffing across engineering and corporate roles. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of sourcing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communications, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, talent acquisition, or related role.
• Experience using LinkedIn or similar platforms to identify and engage candidates.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system or recruiting software.

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.

Skills

Sourcing proficiency

LinkedIn Recruiter

Candidate engagement

ATS proficiency

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Communications

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job boards

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Recruiting Sourcer role is responsible for identifying, engaging, and building pipelines of qualified candidates to support the business’s hiring needs. This position 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. The Sourcer plays a critical role in ensuring the business has a strong and diverse pool of candidates for current and future hiring needs.

Essential Duties And 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
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, Etc.)

• 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

Education and Experience

• 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

Desired

• Experience working within an applicant tracking system or recruiting software
• Experience supporting recruiting efforts within engineering, construction, technical, or corporate environments

ACCO Competencies

• Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Motivation/Dedication: Delivers excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; openness to learning and change.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Uses emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and seeks to understand other perspectives.
• Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Teamwork: Works toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. Develops a personal vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Problem-Solver: Identifies, analyzes, and solves problems in support of objectives.
• Execution: Translates vision into action by including the right people and removing barriers to achieve results. Demonstrates time management and accountability.
• Professionalism: Observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Takes direction, accepts feedback, and leads by example with ethical leadership.

Job Responsibility Level

No direct reports

Travel Requirements

0-10%

Hours

This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm with a one-hour break for lunch and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs

Physical Demands

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Prolonged sitting.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch.

Competitive Wages

$26.92 to $33.65 per hour. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.

About Us

Why join ACCO? ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant…ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.

Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

What\'s great about working at ACCO is that we’re a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we’re a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do.

ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D.

We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.|Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.

Notice To Outside Recruiters

Hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept recruiting agreements from any outside recruiting agencies. Outside recruiting agencies should not submit unsolicited resumes without signing the company\'s recruiting agreement.