Recruiting Specialist – Transportation & Logistics

Position Summary

The Recruiting Specialist will join an on-site Human Resources team and play a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring qualified talent for a growing transportation organization. This position will work closely with hiring managers to support driver hiring needs and guide applicants through the recruiting and onboarding process, including sharing information about job opportunities, benefits, requirements, and next steps.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and recruit qualified candidates while providing a seamless applicant experience.
• Communicate with applicants regarding current openings, job responsibilities, benefits, qualifications, and the hiring process.
• Review and pre-screen incoming applications and refer qualified candidates to appropriate hiring managers.
• Respond to applicant inquiries via phone, email, text, and other recruiting systems.
• Proactively source candidates through online resources, recruiting partners, schools, social media, job boards, outreach campaigns, and other channels.
• Track applicant interactions, activity, and notes within the applicant tracking system.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates throughout the hiring process and during the early stages of onboarding.
• Maintain candidate pipelines for both current and future hiring needs.
• Attend job fairs, school events, and other recruitment events as needed.
• Create and manage job postings across job boards and the applicant tracking system.
• Partner with internal teams on recruitment marketing initiatives, including email campaigns, social media, and promotional materials.
• Coordinate and manage the full DOT hiring process, ensuring all required documentation and compliance requirements are completed in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Build and maintain compliant Driver Qualification Files in accordance with FMCSA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; comparable professional experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 2 years of experience recruiting and hiring Class A CDL drivers.
• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations and Driver Qualification File requirements.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Service-oriented approach with a focus on delivering a positive candidate experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems, job boards, social media, and other recruiting platforms.