Recruiter

Watco; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco is seeking a Recruiter in Overland Park to build strong partnerships with hiring teams and leaders, guiding talent acquisition for our logistics operations. You will source, screen, and evaluate candidates to ensure a strong culture fit and exceptional candidate experience.

Join a company recognized for safety, teamwork, and a customer-first mindset. You will help Watco attract top talent across our rail, switching sites, terminals, and logistics hubs with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruitment experience, particularly in building strong partnerships with hiring managers and leadership.
• Proven ability to create an exceptional recruitment experience for both hiring teams and candidates.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating talent for culture fit.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand their unique needs and ensure recruitment efforts align with Watco’s culture and values.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing guidance on talent acquisition and workforce planning to meet the needs of our fast-paced logistics operations.
• Provide exceptional customer service by ensuring that both hiring managers and candidates have outstanding experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Use insights and data to improve hiring strategies and ensure that every hire contributes to Watco’s commitment to safety, teamwork, and service.
• Be an advocate for Watco’s culture, ensuring that new hires embody our values of service, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Partnership with managers

Sourcing talent

Screening candidates

Culture fit assessment

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Job description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco.

Here’s what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University

As a Recruiter, your role will be pivotal in building relationships that support both our teams and our candidates. You’ll help attract and retain top talent that fits Watco’s customer-first mindset and safety-focused culture.

What will I do in this role?

As a Recruiter, your focus will be on relationship building and customer service:

• Partner with hiring managers and teams to understand their unique needs and ensure recruitment efforts align with Watco’s culture and values.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing guidance on talent acquisition and workforce planning to meet the needs of our fast-paced logistics operations.
• Provide exceptional customer service by ensuring that both hiring managers and candidates have outstanding experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Use insights and data to improve hiring strategies and ensure that every hire contributes to Watco’s commitment to safety, teamwork, and service.
• Be an advocate for Watco’s culture, ensuring that new hires embody our values of service, safety, and continuous improvement.

What skills and experience do I need?

You will thrive in this role if you excel in building relationships and delivering excellent customer service. We’re looking for someone with:

• 2+ years of recruitment experience, particularly in building strong partnerships with hiring managers and leadership.
• A proven ability to create an exceptional recruitment experience for both hiring teams and candidates.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating talent for culture fit.
• Excellent communication and solution-oriented skills to effectively support hiring needs and resolve challenges.
• A passion for customer service, safety, and continuous improvement.

What impact will I have on the company?

• Build relationships with hiring managers and teams to understand their needs and deliver top-quality talent that aligns with Watco’s culture of safety and service.
• Ensure candidates are a strong cultural fit and contribute to Watco’s commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in One Watco, fostering a sense of teamwork and shared goals across different departments and locations.
• Elevate Watco’s employer brand, showcasing our safety-first approach and focus on taking care of our people.