Field Recruiter - Environmental Services

GFL Environmental Inc.•Mokena, IL

About The Position

The Field Recruiter manages full life cycle recruiting for an assigned region and line of business, partnering with field operations leadership to identify staffing needs and recommend candidates. The role uses creative internal and external sourcing methods to support front-line business operations and may also contribute to HR and Talent projects. The recruiter manages candidate activity and records in Workday and works with hiring managers and HR to support hiring, internal transfers, and compliance with employment laws and company policies. Some travel is required, including frequent trips to branch locations by car and airplane.

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
  • Strong computer literacy, including Google, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • General knowledge of employment standards, employee relations, benefits, and onboarding.
  • Ability to write professional correspondence to employees, management, and vendors.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and tight deadlines.
  • Ability to interact sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport and trust with external candidates and internal teams.
  • Strong time-management skills and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Flexibility and ability to manage relationships across a diverse organization and with people of varied personalities.
  • Strong moral and ethical judgment, commitment to privacy and confidentiality, and political and cultural sensitivity.
  • Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to handle heavy telephone call volume.
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
  • Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located; candidates must provide valid documentation before their start date.

Nice To Haves

  • Four-year college degree (B.A.).
  • Strong transferable recruiting experience across operational industries.
  • Workday experience.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with field operations leadership to determine staffing needs within an assigned territory.
  • Review and qualify applicant resumes according to hiring managers’ needs.
  • Conduct preliminary phone interviews to assess candidates’ fit.
  • Coordinate phone, virtual, and in-person interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
  • Coordinate appropriate assessments and references.
  • Make recommendations on hiring decisions.
  • Deliver offer letters and explain information such as benefits, compensation, and non-compete clauses.
  • Use traditional and non-traditional resources, including career fairs, online job fairs, and community networking events, to identify and attract candidates.
  • Support relevant pre-employment screenings.
  • Create and develop sourcing strategies as needed.
  • Manage college and university partnership programs.
  • Partner with HR to assist with internal employee transfers.
  • Follow up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback.
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve staffing goals.
  • Work with hiring managers to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations in the region.
  • Manage candidate activity in Workday, the Applicant Tracking System.
  • Manage application and resume files and retention in accordance with company policy.
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