Recruiting and HR Specialist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee at PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced, motivated, and results-driven Recruiting and HR Specialist to manage full-cycle recruiting across multiple company locations. This position will focus primarily on attracting, sourcing, and hiring qualified candidates for technical, operational, professional, and management positions within the nuclear and environmental services industries.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and capable of independently managing recruiting priorities while building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates. During periods of reduced recruiting activity, this position will assist with general Human Resources responsibilities, administrative functions, and departmental projects.

Recruitment is the primary responsibility of this position; however, flexibility to assist with other Human Resources functions is expected based on departmental needs. Occasional travel may be required.

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition — Primary Responsibility

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate selection, employment offers, and pre-employment coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, position requirements, and hiring priorities.
• Proactively source qualified candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, professional networks, referrals, and other recruiting resources.
• Recruit for technical, engineering, operations, radiation protection, administrative, and leadership positions.
• Manage job postings, applicant tracking, candidate communications, and interview scheduling.
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for current and anticipated staffing needs.
• Coordinate employment offers, background checks, drug screenings, physical examinations, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Establish relationships with colleges, technical schools, staffing agencies, and professional organizations.
• Participate in career fairs, recruiting events, and networking opportunities as needed.
• Monitor recruiting metrics, hiring timelines, and recruitment expenses, providing regular updates to the HR Manager.
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws and company policies.

Human Resources Support — Secondary Responsibility

• Assist with new employee onboarding, orientation, and employment documentation.
• Support personnel file maintenance, HRIS updates, and employee recordkeeping.
• Assist with HR compliance activities, audits, reports, and policy and procedure updates.
• Provide support with employee communications, benefits administration, and HR projects.
• Perform additional HR administrative responsibilities as assigned when recruiting demands permit.

• Minimum of 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in technical, industrial, engineering, environmental, or related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple job openings and recruit for difficult-to-fill positions.
• Experience proactively sourcing candidates and developing professional networks.
• Strong communication, organizational, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, recruiting platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and work independently.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Previous HR generalist or HR administrative experience preferred.