Recruiter

Position Summary Waste Connections is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Recruiter to join our Central Region Recruiting Team. This role is responsible for both proactive candidate sourcing and full-cycle recruiting support across multiple divisions and job families. The ideal candidate is highly organized, enjoys building relationships, thinks creatively about talent attraction, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This individual will partner closely with hiring managers and operations leaders to identify, attract, and hire top talent while creating a positive candidate experience. This position will be based in Omaha, Nebraska. Key Responsibilities Recruiting • Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for assigned requisitions. • Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop recruiting strategies. • Conduct candidate screenings and assess qualifications, skills, and cultural fit. • Coordinate interview scheduling and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring teams. • Maintain requisition activity and candidate pipelines within recruiting systems. • Assist with offer preparation and pre-employment processes. • Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process. • Monitor recruiting metrics and provide updates on open positions, pipeline health, and hiring progress. Sourcing • Proactively identify passive and active candidates through job boards, social media platforms, networking, referrals, talent databases, and direct outreach. • Develop talent pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill positions. • Utilize creative sourcing strategies to build candidate pools before hiring needs arise. • Conduct market research and talent mapping to identify potential recruiting opportunities. • Generate candidate leads through community partnerships, industry events, military outreach, and local networking efforts. • Leverage technology and recruiting tools to improve sourcing effectiveness and candidate engagement. Partnership & Collaboration • Build strong relationships with division leadership and hiring managers across the Central Region. • Provide guidance and recommendations on recruiting best practices and market conditions. • Participate in recruiting events, career fairs, community outreach efforts, and hiring campaigns. • Travel to division locations to support recruiting initiatives and strengthen partnerships with field leadership. • Collaborate with recruiters, HR teams, and operational leaders to ensure hiring goals are achieved. Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. • 3+ years of recruiting, sourcing, talent acquisition, staffing, or related experience. • Strong communication and relationship-building skills. • Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Strong organizational and time-management skills. • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. • Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the Central Region. Preferred • Experience recruiting for operations, transportation, maintenance, skilled trades, or industrial positions. • Experience utilizing sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, social media recruiting, and CRM systems. • Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies. Success Measures • Hiring goal attainment • Time-to-fill metrics • Quality of hire • Candidate pipeline development • Hiring manager satisfaction • Candidate experience • Aged requisition reduction • Proactive sourcing activity and talent pool growth Why Waste Connections? At Waste Connections, people are our greatest asset. You will join a fun, hardworking, and supportive recruiting team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on our business while helping build great teams across the Central Region. If you are passionate about finding great talent, building relationships, and making a difference, we would love to have you on our team!