Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Patriot Disposal/Apple Valley Waste is among the fastest-growing environmental services companies in the Mid-Atlantic. We're seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist - Full Cycle Recruiting to attract, engage, and hire the talent that powers our continued growth.

This is a hands-on recruiting role responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple locations and business functions. You 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.

Position Summary

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.

Work Environment

• Position is based in Frederick, Maryland.
• Hybrid work environment with regular travel to operating locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
• Frequent interaction with operations leadership, hiring managers, and frontline employees.
• Participation in job fairs, CDL schools, hiring events, and community recruiting initiatives.
• Ability to travel approximately 25-35% as business needs require.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• 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.

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• 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.

Business Partnership

• 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.

Recruiting Analytics & Compliance

• 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.

Employer Branding & Community Engagement

• 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• 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.

What Success Looks Like

During your first year, you will:

• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers across multiple locations.
• Develop sustainable talent pipelines for critical operational positions.
• Reduce time-to-fill for key roles while maintaining candidate quality.
• Improve hiring manager satisfaction and candidate experience.
• Support the company's continued growth through effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Consistently maintain an active pipeline of qualified candidates for critical operational positions.
• Successfully fill high-priority roles within established service-level expectations.
• Develop recruiting partnerships that improve workforce availability in competitive labor markets.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a recruiting role-it's an opportunity to directly influence the growth of a rapidly expanding organization.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Collaborative leadership team committed to operational excellence
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact in a growing organization

Join one of the fastest-growing environmental services companies in the Mid-Atlantic, where you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future workforce of a rapidly expanding organization. This role offers direct exposure to senior leadership, significant autonomy, and the ability to make a measurable impact on company growth.

Patriot Disposal/Apple Valley Waste is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.