Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reconomy; Windsor (CT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Learning & growth opportunities

Global cross-border projects

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Lincoln Waste Solutions, powered by Reconomy, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Recruiting Specialist to source, attract, interview, and hire candidates across Toronto or Windsor. This role involves partnering with hiring managers, building pipelines, and presenting offers to close candidates.

The position focuses on full-cycle recruiting, compliance with EEOC and employment laws, and driving data-driven hiring improvements in a collaborative, global environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of full-life cycle recruiting experience.
• Understanding of HR processes and employment laws.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical skills with data interpretation and problem-solving.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems and sourcing platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and pipeline building to engage active and passive candidates.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, evaluate qualifications and fit.
• Partner with managers to understand hiring needs and guide structured interviews.
• Track requisitions and metrics using ATS; ensure EEOC compliance.
• Present offers, negotiate salaries, and manage onboarding steps.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

HR processes

Interpersonal & negotiation

Communication skills

ATS & sourcing tools

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Talent Acquisition Recruiting Specialist

Department: People

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Windsor

Reporting To: Lucy Tedford

Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 / year

Description

At Lincoln Waste Solutions, powered by Reconomy, our vision is a waste-free world where resources are conserved, and economic growth is achieved through sustainable, circular practices. We provide a full-service management approach for all types of waste and recycling, offering services such as recycling, waste consulting, hauler management, and back-office support.

With a proven track record, we work with hundreds of clients across the globe, including regional and national companies across various industries. Leveraging strong partnerships with over 6,000 haulers, we help our clients achieve greater waste efficiency, increased recycling, improved sustainability data, and cost savings, all while moving toward a more sustainable, waste-free future.

About the role

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, attracting, interviewing, and hiring candidates to meet the organization’s staffing needs while aligning with long-term business goals.

Talent Acquisition Specialists manages full-cycle recruiting, including identifying staffing needs, creating job descriptions, sourcing candidates, screening resumes, and conducting interviews. The TA Specialist collaborates closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to understand role requirements and ensure alignment with company objectives.

This position can be located in either:
Toronto, Canada or Windsor, Connecticut

What we need from you

Key Responsibilities:

• Core Responsibilities: Sourcing and Pipeline Building: find and engage active and passive candidates through channels like job boards, social media, networking events and Boolean searches.
• Recruitment: Screening and Assessment: Review resumes, conduct preliminary phone or video interviews and evaluate candidate qualifications and cultural fit. Formally present qualified candidates to hiring manager and hiring team. Represent the organization at job fairs and recruiting events.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with department managers to fully understand hiring needs, outline role requirements, and guide them through structured interviewing process.
• Data Tracking: Utilize Applicant Tracking System to manage requisitions, track hiring metrics and ensure compliance with EEOC and employment laws.
• Offer Negotiation: Present job offers, negotiate salaries, present benefit offerings and close candidates

Success Metrics

• Measurable improvements in process efficiency and automation
• Standardized processes across business units, departments and acquisitions
• Successful implementation and sustainment of process improvements
• Stakeholder satisfaction and cross-functional alignment

Key Skills:

• 2-4 years of full-life cycle recruiting experience
• Understanding of HR processes, talent acquisition trends, and relevant employment laws
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical skills, including data interpretation and problem-solving
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking systems and sourcing platforms like Linked In Recruiter

What we offer

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: We’ve got you covered with Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k): Plan for the future with confidence with employer matching of employee retirement contribution.
• Learning & Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development with access to LinkedIn training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative, Global Environment: Work closely with passionate teams across North America and connect with colleagues in other regions for exciting cross-border projects.
• Inclusive & Equal Opportunity Employer: We’re committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Everyone is welcome.

Accessibility and Inclusion:

Lincoln Waste Solutions is committed to creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive workplace. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request. You may also request accommodation by emailing [e-mail].