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Talent Acquisition Lead

Covanta
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Ohio
Jul 11, 2025
Who we are For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment. Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals. Our Value Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world. All that we're missing is you. Apply today! About the role The Talent Acquisition Lead will be an addition to Reworld's highly engaged and diverse Talent Acquisition team. You will report to the Manager, Talent Acquisition Business Partner for the assigned region. You will be part of a team of enthusiastic and collaborative professionals responsible for a variety of talent acquisition activities to hire high-potential talent at different locations. You will supplement Reworld's talent sourcing footprint, build talent pipelines, expand the reach of Reworld's employment brand, and support talent acquisition operations in a high-volume, high-touch environment. While you may be assigned to a specific region or business unit, this role will provide you with an opportunity to support other regions or business units. The role will require you to travel to different sites and events. We will prefer a candidate willing to work in a hybrid/ flex work model in the assigned region. The preferred locations for this role are: OH, MI, IN, IL. We are open to considering candidates from other locations. Amongst other things, you will: Source talent with a focus on local, diverse, and underrepresented talent, across different functions, levels, and geographies The TA Lead will oversee and manage all recruiting goals and deliverables for assigned sites, working closely with the Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) partner to ensure effective and efficient talent acquisition strategies are executed Responsible for driving recruitment performance, aligning site-specific needs with RPO capabilities, and ensuring timely and quality hires Identify and develop robust candidate pipelines to support hiring for critical roles and talent opportunities regionally Serve as liaison, providing guidance and support to Reworld's RPO and agency partners to ensure delivery of optimal talent recruitment strategies throughout the region Screen and deliver a slate(s) of qualified, diverse candidates within the target compensation range for assigned requisitions and to support regional hiring needs Provide exceptional experience for candidates and internal/ external partners and stakeholders Become a power user of the ATS / RMS (Workday Recruiting) system, while leveraging all available resources and databases to build and manage talent pipelines Provide timely metrics, reports, and status updates on assigned requisitions/ projects or as requested Maintain a sound understanding of Reworld's value proposition, business and hiring needs, industry trends, and niche sites, and help to ensure adoption of Reworld's EVP amongst RPO and approved vendor networks Participate in local, industry, community, diversity, veteran, and college hiring events Partner with other team members on projects, innovative sourcing strategies, and creative cost-effective solutions to support TA, HR, and regional business priorities and objectives Partner with members of the HR and Hiring teams to develop effective job advertising, marketing, and sourcing strategies for local grassroots and regional hiring Work in compliance with industry rules, regulations, and practices Be an effective, efficient, and engaged partner Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree is preferred; however, candidates with commensurate years of experience will be considered A minimum of five (5) years of full lifecycle Talent Acquisition and Sourcing experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, material processing environments or related industries is required. Power Plant, Utilities, and/or Environmental industry, preferred Two (2) years RPO and agency recruiting experience required Strong working knowledge of one or more enterprise level applicant tracking systems (ATS) Solid knowledge of current OFCCP and associated laws pertaining to recruiting compliance and general understanding of HR policies and best practices required Demonstrated expertise in direct candidate sourcing methodology and practices with a keen eye for Diversity and Inclusion Expertise with associated talent sourcing technologies and resources (passive networks, user communities, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Diversity, and affinity sites) Must have experience developing dynamic sourcing campaigns independently, while managing multiple recruiting searches effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed collaborative environment Must be comfortable working in a geographically dispersed team and can adapt to evolving business priorities for a diverse customer base Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard What We Offer You: Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards 401k - match up to 7% Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday) Paid Parental Leave Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Bonus All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities. Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. Our DEI Commitment Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights (Click to view poster) If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. Under Inquires, select 'Careers' in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a 'Job Application Accommodation Request'. Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms Reworld may sometimesselectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role)has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.