Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist with experience in full-cycle recruiting for high-volume, safety-sensitive Operations roles, primarily Class A/B Commercial Drivers and Plant Operators, across one or more locations. This person will partner closely with Operations leadership and branch managers to build reliable talent pipelines, reduce time-to-fill, and ensure every hire meets DOT, safety, and compliance standards. Success in this role requires prior, hands-on experience recruiting for Operations, transportation, industrial, waste, manufacturing, or similar blue-collar/CDL-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for Drivers (CDL Class A/B) and Plant Operators, from requisition intake through offer.
• Partner with Operations Managers and branch leadership to understand staffing needs, forecast hiring demand, and prioritize open requisitions.
• Sources candidates through job boards, driver-specific platforms, trade schools/CDL training programs, referrals, job fairs, and local community outreach.
• Screens candidates for qualifications, safety record, and cultural fit, including verification of CDL license class/endorsements, driving record (MVR), and DOT medical certification where applicable.
• Communicates pre-employment requirements: background checks, drug screens (including DOT-required testing), and reference checks in compliance with FMCSA/DOT regulations.
• Maintain and track weekly hiring goals, and report recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, source-of-hire, offer-acceptance rate, turnover in first 90 days) to HR and Operations leadership.
• Ensure a positive, professional candidate experience and represent the Liquid Environmental Solutions brand at hiring events and in the community.

Core Capabilities

• Accountability and ownership
• Strong communication and relationship building
• Problem solving and continuous improvement orientation

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience recruiting for Operations, industrial, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, waste/environmental services, or similar hourly/skilled-trade roles.
• Demonstrated success recruiting CDL Drivers and/or Plant/Equipment Operators or comparable safety-sensitive operational positions.
• Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA hiring requirements (MVR review, DOT physicals, drug & alcohol testing, driver qualification files) or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge.
• Strong sourcing skills across job boards, social media, driver/CDL-specific platforms, and grassroots/community recruiting methods.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and building recruiting reports/metrics.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-management skills; comfortable working directly with Operations leadership and frontline candidates alike.
• Ability to manage a high-volume requisition load across multiple locations and prioritize effectively under deadline pressure.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred (not required with equivalent experience).
• Primarily home office-based with travel to branch and plant locations to meet hiring managers, attend hiring events, and observe field operations.
• May occasionally work outside standard business hours to accommodate candidate availability or hiring events.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license required for travel between sites.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay (range $100,000 to $105,000 with bonus opportunity annually)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to make a direct, visible impact on the growth of our field operations

About Our Company

Founded in 2002, Liquid Environmental Solutions (LES) is a leading national service provider within the circular economy, managing non-hazardous liquid waste for its blue-chip customer base through a high-quality network of scaled infrastructure assets. LES collects, treats, and beneficially recovers materials from a variety of liquid waste sources including grease traps, oil water separators, used cooking oil and other non-hazardous liquid waste for the restaurant, grocery chain, hospitality, education, and environmental services sectors. The company services its highly diversified customer base from a network of 64 service locations and 26 treatment and processing facilities strategically located across the United States. LES plays a critical role in advancing environmental sustainability by helping customers reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase landfill diversion, and protect water systems. Through innovative processing and recovery capabilities, LES transforms waste streams into reusable resources. In September 2025, LES was acquired by Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, positioning the company for accelerated growth, operational expansion, and continued investment. LES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and candidates are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and hiring process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know.