Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full-cycle recruiting for a range of roles, including drivers, technicians, operations staff, and administrative positions. The role partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, build talent pipelines, and support hiring decisions while maintaining established recruiting processes and timelines. The successful candidate brings strong recruitment fundamentals, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to build credibility and effective partnerships throughout the business. The specialist provides a professional, responsive, and positive candidate experience through timely communication and feedback. The role involves regular travel—up to 50%—to operating locations for field recruiting initiatives, hiring events, and workforce planning. Candidates should also be comfortable with a fast-paced, changing environment and non-traditional hours to meet candidate availability.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least three years of full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
- Demonstrated ability to assess candidate qualifications, influence hiring decisions, and build strong partnerships with hiring managers.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Ability to travel up to 50% to various sites, sometimes on short notice.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, changing environment and non-traditional work hours to meet candidate availability.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing recruitment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- Recruiting experience supporting high-volume operations, skilled trades, CDL drivers, diesel technicians, or field-based workforces.
- Experience recruiting for waste-to-energy facilities or waste industry roles.
- Workday applicant tracking system experience.
- Experience recruiting in waste, waste-to-energy, logistics, construction, or industrial services sectors.
- Familiarity with high-volume hiring for CDL drivers and technicians.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
- Source and screen candidates for drivers, technicians, operations staff, and administrative positions.
- Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, hiring manager follow-ups, recruiting events, job postings, applicant screening, interview scheduling, and extending offers.
- Design, set up, and attend hiring events, career fairs, and job expos to promote the company and connect with potential candidates.
- Develop relationships with trade schools, community organizations, and local employment agencies.
- Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data in the Workday applicant tracking system.
- Communicate regularly with hiring managers to maintain an open, effective business partnership.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely and consistent communication and feedback.
- Travel regularly, up to 50%, to support field recruiting efforts and hiring events.
Benefits
- Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision)
- Retirement plan (401(k), IRA)
- Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D)
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays)
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Training and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
