Talent Acquisition Specialist

Gold Medal Environmental - Apple Valley Waste Inc•Baltimore, MD

2d•$75,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Patriot Disposal/Apple Valley Waste is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist – Full Cycle Recruiting to attract, engage, and hire the talent that powers their continued growth. This is a hands-on recruiting role responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple locations and business functions. The specialist will partner closely with hiring managers and operational leaders to attract, engage, and hire top talent for critical positions throughout the organization. The ideal candidate is a proactive recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, excels at sourcing passive candidates, and takes ownership of delivering hiring results. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on a growing organization while developing your career within a company committed to operational excellence and continued expansion. The Talent Acquisition Specialist – Full Cycle Recruiting is responsible for managing all aspects of the recruitment process, from workforce planning and sourcing strategy through candidate selection, offer management, and onboarding support. This position serves as a trusted partner to hiring managers and business leaders, ensuring the organization attracts and hires high-quality talent efficiently and effectively. The successful candidate will recruit for a variety of positions including CDL Drivers, Helpers, Diesel Technicians, Dispatchers, Customer Service Representatives, Operations Supervisors, Route Managers, Sales Professionals, and Corporate Support roles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably supporting transportation, logistics, construction, manufacturing, environmental services, or other operationally intensive industries.
Experience recruiting for high-volume, operational, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments.
Experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Applicant Tracking Systems, and other sourcing platforms.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS platforms.
Experience leveraging recruiting analytics and reporting tools.
Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building abilities.
Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting CDL Drivers, Technicians, Operations Leaders, or skilled trades positions.
Experience supporting multi-site operations.
Knowledge of employment laws and hiring compliance requirements.
SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS, or related recruiting certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake through offer acceptance and onboarding.
Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, qualifications, and hiring priorities.
Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates for both hourly and salaried positions.
Screen, interview, and assess candidates to evaluate qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
Coordinate interviews and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring teams.
Extend employment offers and manage pre-employment processes.
Proactively source active and passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, employee referrals, networking, industry associations, and direct outreach.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill positions.
Develop relationships with technical schools, CDL training programs, colleges, workforce development organizations, and community partners.
Leverage social media and recruiting technologies to identify and engage prospective candidates.
Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and operational leaders on recruiting best practices and labor market trends.
Collaborate with leadership to develop workforce planning and hiring strategies.
Provide regular updates on recruiting activity, candidate pipelines, and hiring progress.
Track and analyze recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, applicant conversion rates, and hiring manager satisfaction.
Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies throughout the recruitment process.
Represent the organization at job fairs, hiring events, career expos, trade schools, and community outreach programs.
Support employer branding initiatives that strengthen the company's reputation as an employer of choice.
Promote employee referral programs and other talent attraction initiatives.