Burrtec is a well-established refuse and recycling collection company serving over fifteen municipalities throughout Southern California and employing over 1,400 full-time employees. Burrtec continues to grow through acquisitions and successful bid proposals. It is a family-owned company that firmly believes the key element to its success is knowing how important each employee is in the organization.
We have a Corporate Recruiter position opening at our Corporate office: (ON-SITE)
POSITION SUMMARY: This role will drive companywide recruitment efforts to attract top talent across diverse areas, including Hauling, MRF/Transfer Operations, and Corporate roles. The focus will be on sourcing and hiring high-performing candidates who align with our mission, "We Will Take Care of It." The position will partner closely with hiring managers to manage vacancies through the full recruiting cycle, leveraging the ATS and career websites to build and maintain a network of prospective candidates.
SALARY RANGE:
$75,000 - $95,000k/year
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and implement comprehensive recruiting strategies to attract top talent, including conducting market surveys to ensure competitive positioning.
- Source and recruit candidates using various methods (e.g., databases, internet searches, social media) based on staffing requirements.
- Establish recruitment metrics, analyze trends, and provide regular reports to leadership on recruiting activities and performance.
- Collaborate with hiring managers throughout the interview and selection process, offering guidance on candidate evaluation and interview techniques.
- Create and post job advertisements on appropriate job boards.
- Pre-screen candidates and present detailed profile summaries assessing skills, strengths, experience, knowledge, and compensation expectations.
- Conduct interviews and coordinate the hiring manager interview process.
- Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and aptitudes.
- Maintain records of candidate screenings and interviews, and communicate candidate status with hiring managers.
- Track and report on applicant progress throughout the recruiting process.
- Ensure data integrity in recruiting systems, adhering to state and federal compliance requirements.
- Manage candidate engagement, deliver a positive candidate experience through responsive communication, and act as a candidate advocate.
- Build and strengthen recruitment networks through industry contacts, university relations, trade schools, military affiliations, and community agencies.
- Track, monitor, and analyze recruiting challenges, proposing solutions as needed.
- Mentor and collaborate with the recruitment team.
- Coordinate, attend and host job fairs as necessary.
- Regularly update and develop job descriptions.
- Perform all other duties as assigned to meet departmental and company goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) are advantageous.
- Minimum of 5 years of recruiting or staffing experience required.
- Must be able to work onsite at the Corporate Headquarters and travel to other sites as needed.
- Must have a valid California Driver’s License.
- Proficiency with ATS, LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, Facebook Jobs, and other recruiting platforms required.
- Experience with social media for employment branding on platforms like Facebook and Instagram is a plus.
- Intermediate skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills to effectively address recruiting challenges.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships.
- Excellent time management skills, including the ability to prioritize, organize, track details, and meet deadlines for multiple projects.
- Results-oriented with the ability to achieve recruitment goals.
- Customer-focused mindset, with professionalism and discretion.
- Comfortable managing high-volume workloads and multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-sufficient, resourceful, and committed to providing outstanding customer service.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must be able to remain seated or stationary for approximately 80% of the workday, primarily at a desk or workstation.
- Occasionally required to move around the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other resources.
- Regularly operates a computer, calculator, copier, printer, and other office equipment.
- Requires motor coordination and finger dexterity for frequent keyboarding, document handling, and office equipment use.
- Must be capable of traveling to attend offsite meetings, job fairs, or recruiting events as needed.
- Occasionally ascends/descends a step stool or ladder to access files or storage boxes; frequently adjusts position to organize and maintain files.
- Must communicate information effectively, ensuring clarity and accuracy in verbal and written interactions with candidates and team members.
- Requires the ability to observe details at close range, especially when reviewing documents, resumes, and digital information on screens.
- Occasionally moves boxes or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds within the office.
- Will visit other facilities, which can involve working in outdoor weather conditions.
We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, including 401k and 100% paid medical/dental/life insurance and holidays/vacation/PSL.