Recruiter (6-Month Fixed Term)

Sharps Medical Waste Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharps Medical Waste Services in Houston is seeking an experienced Recruiter to support high-volume hiring for multiple locations. You will manage full-cycle recruiting, partner with hiring managers, source candidates, screen applicants, coordinate interviews, and extend offers.

This six-month, full-time position is benefits-eligible and designed for someone who can ramp up quickly, work independently, and maintain a strong candidate experience while supporting growth across the district.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting or Talent Acquisition experience.
• Experience in high-volume or multi-location environments.
• Full-cycle recruiting including sourcing, screening, and offers.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruiting lifecycle from posting to offer.
• Source candidates via job boards, referrals, and direct sourcing.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain timely updates.
• Complete pre-employment screenings and background checks.
• Partner with hiring managers to set priorities.

Skills

Full-cycle Recruiting

Sourcing

ATS proficiency

Multi-location recruitment

Candidate relationships

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Come join the largest independent Medical Waste Service Provider in the country for an exciting position! We provide excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals and represent one of the most prominent companies in the Medical Waste Industry. Join an economically stable industry that offers long-term career development across 35+ locations.

Sharps Medical Waste Services is seeking an experienced Recruiter to provide additional recruiting support during a period of increased hiring volume. In this role, you will manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions and locations, partnering directly with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and support the hiring process through offer acceptance. We're looking for someone who can step in quickly, independently manage a high-volume requisition workload, and build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.

This is a full-time, six-month fixed-term position employed directly by Sharps Medical Waste Services. The position is benefits eligible while employed and is expected to end at the conclusion of the six-month term. There is currently no expectation of extension or conversion to a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle, including posting positions, sourcing candidates, reviewing applications, conducting screenings, coordinating interviews, preparing and extending offers, and managing pre-employment screening requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and hiring priorities.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, direct sourcing, referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Conduct candidate screenings and recommend qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain timely communication with candidates and hiring teams.
• Prepare and extend employment offers and communicate offer details to selected candidates.
• Initiate and track required pre-employment screenings, including background checks and drug screenings, and follow up with candidates through completion.
• Develop sourcing strategies for high-volume, specialized, and difficult-to-fill positions.
• Manage multiple open requisitions and adjust priorities based on changing business needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate and requisition information within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Provide hiring managers with regular updates on recruiting activity, candidate pipelines, offers, and pre-employment status.
• Maintain a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the entire hiring process.
• Follow established recruiting procedures and applicable employment requirements.
• Support additional Talent Acquisition projects and initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of recruiting or Talent Acquisition experience, preferably in a high-volume or multi-location environment.
• Demonstrated full-cycle recruiting experience, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer management.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions and hiring managers simultaneously.
• Strong sourcing skills and experience using job boards, recruiting platforms, and an ATS.
• Experience recruiting for operations, frontline, skilled, and/or supervisory preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned requisitions.
• Ability to quickly learn new positions, business operations, and hiring needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual communication tools.

Why Join Sharps

Sharps Medical Waste Services offers a mission-driven, collaborative environment where employees contribute directly to meaningful operational impact. In this role, you will play a central part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting audits, and enabling data-driven decisions that help Sharps grow and scale responsibly. You will gain exposure to cross-functional operations and the opportunity to help implement innovative finance processes.

EEO Statement

Sharps Medical Waste Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.