CDL Driver Recruiter

Austin Powder; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking a Driver Recruiter to proactively source CDL driver candidates and create a positive candidate experience from application to offer.

The role collaborates with Marketing, IT, and management to develop a strong web and social media presence, leveraging AI tools and Tenstreet to attract top talent. Reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration or HR.
• Minimum 5 years full life cycle recruiting.
• Minimum 3 years focused on driver recruitment.
• Expert level ATS experience; Workday highly preferred.
• Minimum 1-year Tenstreet experience.

Responsibilities

• Source CDL driver candidates and develop a strong candidate pipeline.
• Review, screen, and submit candidates to the hiring manager.
• Process candidates through the Clearinghouse and Tenstreet.
• Collaborate with marketing/IT to build web and social media recruitment presence.
• Track and analyze talent initiatives to improve impact.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong organization

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or HR

Tools

Workday ATS

Tenstreet

Job description

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.

Job Summary

The Driver Recruiter is responsible for proactively sourcing CDL driver candidates and developing a positive candidate experience from the initial application through offer acceptance. This position will utilize driver networks, industry events, AI functions, Tenstreet, CDL schools, etc. in order to develop a driver candidate pipeline.
The Driver Recruiter will collaborate internally with marketing, management and IT to develop a web presence, social media presence and the use of technologies to effectively attract strong candidates.
The Driver Recruiter reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a strong understanding and appreciation of the industry, company, and job opportunities.
• Review, schedule, screen, qualify and submit driver candidates to the hiring manager.
• Process driver candidates through the Clearinghouse and Tenstreet.
• Review MVR, Clearinghouse and Tenstreet reports and qualify candidates based on hiring criteria/eligibility
• Utilize brand, company culture and benefit packages to promote interest in job offerings and career opportunities.
• Build social media presence and content (Indeed, Tenstreet, and appropriate recruiting platforms) to target driver candidates based on job function, region, skills and other criteria.
• Regularly network and outreach to potential candidates and pipeline organizations building relationships.
• Work with hiring managers to understand current talent needs and anticipate future needs.
• Facilitate candidate review and moving through the interview process in a timely fashion.
• Track and analyze results of talent initiatives to share and improve the impact of efforts.
• Collaborate with HR leaders to drive change and success through technology solutions (AI, Tenstreet).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Business Administration or Human Resources required.
• Experience recruiting for a multi-state, multi-facility environment required.
• Minimum 5 years full life cycle recruiting
• Minimum of 3 years focused on driver recruitment.
• Strong organization and detail orientation required.
• Expert level ATS experience, Workday highly preferred
• Minimum 1-year Tenstreet experience

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Effective Communication

• Written communications must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.
• Interactions with candidates must be professional, friendly and positive, delivering a best class experience.

Organization of Work

• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task driver openings and prioritize projects simultaneously.
• Maintains open and accurate calendar for ATS self-scheduling candidate platform.
• Continually seek ways to improve performance via development of professional skills and personal growth.

Anticipates Needs

• Complete important tasks without being asked.
• Handle unplanned events and changes in schedules.
• Confidentiality
• Absolute discretion in release of information, either business or personal.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Travel will be <5%
• Physical demands include sitting for extended periods of time while frequently typing, viewing computer screens and use of mouse/keyboard.
• Operation of office equipment to include but not limited to telephones, printers, copiers, and scanners.
• Repetitive motion of data entry, hand, finger wrist motion and dexterity.
• May include filing and handling paperwork may involve reaching, grasping, or bending.
• Light lifting and carrying of office supplies, files, or boxes (generally under 25 lbs.).
• Will require walking and standing during the office hours.
• Good vision for reading and screen use.
• Clear verbal communication and active listening, often over the phone or video calls.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.