Recruitment Manager

Seaboard Transport Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transport company as a Recruitment Manager in Dartmouth, NS. You will manage recruitment strategies and workforce planning across diverse roles, ensuring effective staffing and employee engagement. Your leadership will drive performance excellence and retention initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in transportation or logistics.
• 2-5 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic workforce planning and recruitment efforts.
• Lead and mentor a team of HR Recruitment Professionals.
• Drive innovative retention initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

Job description

As a family owned business the members of the Seaboard Transport Group and Armour Transportation Systems work together as a unit filled with transportation enthusiasts on the road, on the ground and in the office. Join us today as we are currently hiring a Recruitment Manager based in Dartmouth, NS.

The Recruitment Manager for Seaboard Armour Transportation and Logistics, you will oversee strategic workforce planning and recruitment efforts for a diverse range of positions including truck drivers, laborers, mechanics, corporate office staff, and operations personnel. Reporting directly to the HR Director of Seaboard Armour Transportation and Logistics, you will manage a team of recruitment professionals and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to meet our staffing needs effectively. You will partner with the broader HR team support initiatives in engagement and retention.

Core Job Functions :

• Develop and execute strategic workforce plans in collaboration with business leaders to forecast hiring needs and capabilities across multiple departments.
• Lead and mentor a team of HR Recruitment Professionals, ensuring high performance standards and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Partner with internal clients to provide expert advice on hiring strategies, organizational structure, and employee onboarding processes.
• Spearhead the development, implementation, and enhancement of comprehensive onboarding programs tailored to various employee groups.
• Collaborate with business units and corporate services to design and maintain engaging training plans and materials that support employee development and growth.
• Drive innovative retention initiatives in partnership with stakeholders to foster a positive work environment and reduce turnover.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends, such as exit interviews, turnover rates, and retention data, to provide actionable insights and support decision-making.
• Perform recruitment activities for corporate recruiting of office staff and act as a back up for the team for all other types of recruitment
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HR and business objectives.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, or a related field; or relevant work experience
• Proven experience (5 years) in recruitment, with a focus on hiring diverse roles within the transportation or logistics industry preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team and driving performance excellence with 2-5 years of management experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement effective workforce plans and recruitment strategies.
• Bilingualism considered an asset

Founded 60 years ago, the Seaboard Transport Group is a privately-held organization comprised of numerous transport brands across Canada and the United States. Seaboard is a recognized leader in the Bulk Truckload Industry and the recipient of numerous awards for Customer Service, Safety and Innovation.