Driver Recruiter
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Heniff family of companies. IL, Oak Brook · full-time · $45,000–$60,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Find, contact and screen large numbers of driver candidates to fill open roles
- Explain employment details, including operating rules, qualifications, benefits and pay, to driver applicants
- Track driver applications and leads, then complete pre-hire paperwork to meet DOT and company standards
- Arrange orientation for qualified drivers and follow up on attendance and pre-hire concerns
- Keep current on transportation regulations and the company’s hiring guidelines
What you bring
- A high school diploma or GED is required, along with three to five years of relevant experience
- You can communicate clearly in English and provide strong service to applicants
- You can use Word and Excel and handle sensitive employment, medical and driving records discreetly
Who this fits
This role suits an independent, organized recruiter who can manage changing priorities and a high volume of driver applicants. The work is typically based in a standard office environment and requires maintaining alertness and safe conduct.
From the employer
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Position Summary
The Driver Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for being the first point of contact to Driver candidates and responsible for hiring the best possible driving force in order to continue to build one of the most respected and safest trucking operations on the road.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Source, contact, and screen high volumes of professional driving candidates to fill open positions
- Communicate information regarding company, operating policies, minimum qualifications, benefits, pay, and other information regarding employment
- Organize high volume over the road driver applications and leads in applicant tracking system
- Process driver applications and ensure all pre-employment paperwork is completed for new and rehires to ensure DOT and Company standards are met
- Schedule and confirm attendance with qualified drivers for orientation
- Maintain open line of communication with driver applicants to resolve any pre-hire issues that may arise
- Maintain current knowledge of transportation rules and regulations as well as the company hiring guidelines
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by management
Job Requirements
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- General knowledge of DOT requirements, employment laws and recruiting practices
- Tenstreet experience preferred
Essential Qualifications:
- Must be a self-starter with work ethic, integrity, & initiative
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
- Must work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of recruitment and human resources employee’s history to include employment, medical and driving records
- Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Proficiency in Word and Excel
Language Skills
- Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- May be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.
- Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Work Environment:
- The position typically operates in a standard office environment.
- This position routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, file cabinets, and fax machines
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Vacation Time
Company Paid Holidays
Company 401(k) and Roth with Employer Matching Contributions
Salary Range:
Disclaimer: The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $60,000 annually. This range is based on market data and internal equity. The final offer will be determined by various factors, including the candidates experience, education, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.
At Heniff, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Heniff treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.