Recruiter

Waste Connections•Bellevue Second I Precinct, NE

22d

About The Position

Waste Connections is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Recruiter for its Central Region Recruiting Team. The role combines proactive candidate sourcing with full-cycle recruiting support across multiple divisions and job families. The Recruiter partners with hiring managers and operations leaders to identify, attract, and hire talent while creating a positive candidate experience. The position is based in Omaha, Nebraska, and includes travel to division locations throughout the Central Region.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of recruiting, sourcing, talent acquisition, staffing, or related experience.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the Central Region.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting for operations, transportation, maintenance, skilled trades, or industrial positions.
Experience with sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, social media recruiting, and CRM systems.
Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for assigned requisitions.
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop recruiting strategies.
Screen candidates and assess qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
Coordinate interview scheduling and communication between candidates and hiring teams.
Maintain requisition activity and candidate pipelines within recruiting systems.
Assist with offer preparation and pre-employment processes.
Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Monitor recruiting metrics and provide updates on open positions, pipeline health, and hiring progress.
Source active and passive candidates through job boards, social media, networking, referrals, talent databases, and direct outreach.
Develop talent pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill positions and build candidate pools ahead of hiring needs.
Conduct market research and talent mapping to identify recruiting opportunities.
Generate candidate leads through community partnerships, industry events, military outreach, and local networking.
Use technology and recruiting tools to improve sourcing effectiveness and candidate engagement.
Build relationships with division leadership and hiring managers across the Central Region.
Advise on recruiting best practices and market conditions.
Participate in recruiting events, career fairs, community outreach, and hiring campaigns.
Travel to division locations to support recruiting initiatives and strengthen relationships with field leadership.
Collaborate with recruiters, HR teams, and operational leaders to achieve hiring goals.