Senior Recuiter

Firetrol Protection Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Firetrol Protection Systems, a national leader in fire protection and life safety, seeks a Senior Recruiter to join our Corporate HR team and drive talent acquisition across multiple locations.

You will partner with operations leaders to define role requirements, craft compelling postings, source candidates, screen applicants, and support offers while ensuring compliance and strong pipelines. Occasional travel to Firetrol offices is expected.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of professional recruiting experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law as it relates to recruitment.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technology.
• Understanding of behavioral interviewing techniques.
• Proven ability to identify and attract qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers across locations to understand staffing needs and provide regular recruiting progress updates.
• Define role requirements, skills, qualifications, and terminology with hiring managers and SMEs.
• Develop clear job postings reflecting position, responsibilities, location, and candidate profile.
• Build and manage applicant sources through job boards, social media, referrals, and direct sourcing; engage schools and agencies as appropriate.
• Pre-screen applicants, shortlist, support candidate discussions, and assist with offers when needed.
• Travel to Firetrol offices as needed to support recruiting and pipelines.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Employment law knowledge

Applicant Tracking Systems

Behavioral interviewing

Candidate evaluation

Relationship building

Proactive outreach

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Founded in 1984, Firetrol is a national leader in fire protection and life safety services. We are seeking aSenior 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.

• 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.

• 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

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.