Contract Talent Sourcer

Fortis Fire & Safety • Schaumburg, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Fortis Fire & Safety is looking for an experienced Contract Talent Sourcer to build strong candidate pipelines across our brands and branch locations, with a focus on skilled trades and field service roles. You'll develop sourcing strategies, engage passive and active candidates, conduct initial screening, and deliver qualified talent to our recruiters and hiring managers. This is a full-time, on-site position based in our Schaumburg, IL office. Work is primarily performed at a computer in a standard office setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of sourcing or full-cycle recruiting experience, with a proven track record of filling hard-to-find technical or skilled trades roles
• Strong candidate search and research skills, including advanced search techniques (such as Boolean search) across LinkedIn, job boards, and niche or trade-specific sourcing channels
• Demonstrated ability to engage passive candidates and deliver strong response and conversion rates
• Experience supporting high-volume or multi-location hiring across several hiring managers at once
• Ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up time

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fire protection, life safety, or a related trade (such as sprinkler, fire alarm, suppression, electrical, low-voltage, or mechanical), either working in the field or recruiting for those roles
• Working knowledge of fire protection credentials and career paths, including NICET certifications, state fire marshal licensing, and union and merit-shop apprenticeship programs

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and recurring roles, including market mapping and competitor talent research
• Source candidates through job boards, professional networks, trade associations, referrals, and direct outreach
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for roles such as fire sprinkler fitters, fire alarm technicians, inspectors, and service personnel
• Write and send personalized outreach messages to engage passive candidates
• Conduct initial phone screens to confirm interest, availability, and qualifications
• Evaluate candidate certifications, licenses, and field experience against role requirements before handing off to recruiters
• Advise recruiters and hiring managers on talent availability, market conditions, and realistic candidate profiles
• Maintain accurate candidate records and sourcing activity in the applicant tracking system
• Track and report on sourcing metrics such as response rates and candidates submitted
• Follow company policy and applicable employment laws throughout sourcing and screening

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Additional paid time off for life events (e.g., jury duty, bereavement)
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term/Long-term disability insurance
• Life Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Accrues paid leave under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level