Pre-Employment Specialist

This is a hybrid position.

The Recruiting and Pre-Employment Specialist is responsible for supporting multiple departments by playing a critical role associated with the pre-employment screening process. Responsibilities include providing a positive candidate experience, various administrative tasks, and knowledge of Federal DOT and Company requirements. The position will require the ability to provide quality work while multi-tasking and maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!

Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

• 15 days of paid time off
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program.
• Dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
  
  

Overview

GFL Environmental is one of North America's leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job - it's an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR, Talent, Safety and field operations teams
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry such as documenting notes, updating statuses in the recruiting tool, updating spreadsheets, and completing weekly reports
• Review pre-employment screening reports, escalate to appropriate department when necessary
• Order background checks, drug screenings, and other required pre-employment screening reports
• Create a positive candidate experience by remaining attentive and responsive during the recruiting and pre-employment process
• Timely and appropriate communication with internal and external customers
• Communication with third party vendors to obtain results, when necessary
• Ensure all searches comply with Company policies and procedures and with employment laws and regulations
• Adherence to all DOT and FMCSA regulations and standards
• Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws as well as current human resources best practices
• Cross-train functionality to assist our recruiters, when necessary
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• One (1) or more years experience of high-volume administrative, human resources, or safety support
• Knowledge of DOT regulations strongly preferred
• Experience maintaining confidential files and reports
• Microsoft Office experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Strong work ethic, demonstrating integrity, trust, and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to be a self-starter capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor
• Excellent analytical, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports and associated documents
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet time sensitive deadlines
• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operation, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures
  
  

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, talk and hear.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work in indoor office environment 95% of the time.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
  
  

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]