We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented New Hire Specialist – Recruiter to support full-cycle recruiting while owning the new hire onboarding and offer process. This role serves as a critical partner to field leadership, ensuring we attract, hire, and successfully onboard top talent while delivering a best-in-class candidate experience.
Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Manage end-to-end recruiting lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer delivery.
- Conduct structured interviews and support hiring managers with selection best practices.
- Build and maintain candidate pipelines through multiple sourcing channels.
- Support job postings, career fairs, and hiring events.
- Coordinate and track pre-employment steps including background checks, drug screens, and compliance requirements.
- Monitor candidate progress from offer acceptance through start date.
- Serve as liaison between candidates and third-party vendors.
- Ensure compliance with all hiring policies and regulations.
- Deliver a high-quality candidate experience through proactive communication.
- Provide updates to recruiters and leaders on pipeline and onboarding status.
- Maintain accurate recruiting data within ATS systems.
- Ensure all hiring documentation is completed and properly stored.
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to move candidates efficiently through the process.
- Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows and speed.
- Support strategies to improve hiring outcomes and reduce time-to-fill.
- 2–3+ years of experience in recruiting, recruiting coordination, or HR support.
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
- Experience supporting both recruiting and onboarding processes.
- Experience hiring for field or operations roles.
- Candidates move efficiently from offer to start with minimal delays.
- Strong communication and visibility across teams.
- High offer acceptance rates and positive candidate feedback.
- Accurate tracking of hiring activity and compliance steps.
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans)
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