Recruiter

Recruiter

Environmental Works (EWI) is looking for a results-driven Recruiter with experience hiring skilled laborer positions to join our team. The Recruiter will work directly with our Operations Managers to provide recruiting support for our Field Services and Emergency Response teams. To be successful, the Recruiter will develop a deep understanding of our business operations, company culture, and the unique needs and challenges of hiring for these positions.

In our 30+ years in business at EWI, we have built a team of driven, capable people that work in tandem to offer inventive, practical solutions for our clients' needs. EWI offers truly comprehensive environmental services from strategic planning to compliance and remediation to field, drilling and tank services. We strive to limit unnecessary red tape and trust our team to make the in-the-moment decisions necessary to get the job done.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with Operations Managers to understand the specific requirements for each position and ensure the recruitment process aligns with their needs.
• Develop a deep understanding of our business operations, company culture, and the unique needs and challenges of hiring for these positions.
• Review incoming resumes to identify qualified candidates based on job requirements and desired skills.
• Conduct phone screens to assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and cultural fit for EWI.
• Schedule interviews with hiring managers, ensuring that both candidates and interviewers are well-prepared.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing updates and answering questions as needed.
• Act as a company advocate by sharing the EWI culture with potential candidates, presenting a compelling case for why EWI is the best place to work, and ensuring alignment with our values and culture.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates to quickly fill open positions during peak seasons and in response to turnover.
• Collaborate in the development of our talent recruitment strategy to enable the continued growth and scalability of high-volume and sustainable candidate sourcing.
• Identify and source prospective candidates using a variety of channels including internal referrals, job/career fairs college, networking events, and partnerships with nearby schools and universities.

Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a variety of personality types and communication styles.
• Ability to influence without authority, think critically, and function independently.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.

Education and Experience

• Two (2)+ years' experience in a recruiting or talent acquisition role for skilled laborer positions. Bonus points for experience recruiting Field/Environmental Technician or CDL Driver roles in Environmental Services or related industries.
• Knowledge of relevant labor legislation and related recruiting best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ADP experience preferred).
• Familiarity with Indeed, Zip Recruiter and other job boards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office & Teams experience preferred.

Compensation

• $55,000 - $75,000 annually.
• Potential to earn a bonus for each position successfully filled, payable once the employee completes 6 months of service.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA). $1700/$3400 deductible Health Insurance Plans. $3400 plan includes Health Savings Plan (HSA) Company Contribution with Employee Contribution.
• Unlimited PTO.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4% company match.
• Company paid benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life and AD&D
• Cost savings programs: SmithRX Prescription Drug Program, Valenz Health Surgery and Imaging Program, CancerCare, Healthjoy Care Navigation Platform.
• Additional benefits: Tuition Reimbursement, Career and Personal Development Resources and Training, Boot Reimbursement, Apparel Reimbursement, Gym Membership Reimbursement AND MORE.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is required and overtime may be needed due to business needs.
• Occasional travel to other office locations, job fairs, etc.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. All employees are required to follow safety standards and wear all personal protective equipment in designated areas.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

AAP/EEO

Environmental Works provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.