Talent Acquisition Pre-Employment Specialist

About the Job

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Pre-Employment Specialist to join our team in Houston or Sugar Land Texas on a 12 month contract. As a Pre-Employment Specialist you will play a critical role in providing administrative support to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Safety and Field Operations teams.

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

Skill and 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
• Ability to be a self-starter capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor with excellent analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications:

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

Why Join GFL?

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!

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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com