Contract Recruiter - High-Volume Hiring (On-Site, Dallas)

Hayes Co.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayes Company/Knight Swift Supply Chain is seeking a Contract Recruiter to execute full-cycle recruiting for high-volume exempt and non-exempt roles across multiple locations, ensuring a positive candidate experience in a fast-paced environment. This temporary position lasts about 8 months and is 100% on-site in the Dallas Fort Worth area.

You will partner with Hiring Managers and HR to define requirements, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and maintain ATS records while staying

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting and talent acquisition, with a focus on high-volume recruiting for both hourly and salaried roles in distribution, logistics or manufacturing highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• Experience recruiting for roles within logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or similar industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer support
• Execute high-volume recruiting efforts across multiple locations, maintaining strong pipeline flow and responsiveness
• Review resumes, conduct phone screens, and assess candidate qualifications against role requirements and cultural alignment
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers, ensuring a seamless and professional process
• Partner with hiring managers, HR and Compensation Manager to understand role requirements, hiring priorities, offer requirements, start dates, and other details
• Support the development and refinement of job descriptions and hiring criteria
• Provide regular updates on candidate pipeline status, interview progress, and hiring activity
• Source candidates through job boards, referrals, networking, and database searches
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Support hiring events, job fairs, and community outreach efforts as needed
• Deliver a positive, professional, and culture forward experience for all candidates, regardless of outcome
• Effectively communicate the company’s culture, values, and opportunities to candidates
• Maintain timely communication throughout the recruiting process
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the ADP Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Support consistent recruiting processes and documentation standards across all roles
• Track and support reporting on key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, pipeline activity, offer acceptance)
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, candidate quality, and process effectiveness
• Stay informed on recruiting trends and best practices to support ongoing improvement
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Communication

Multitasking

ATS proficiency

Organization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hayes Company/Knight Swift Supply Chain is seeking a Contract Recruiter to execute full-cycle recruiting for high-volume exempt and non-exempt roles across multiple locations, ensuring a positive candidate experience in a fast-paced environment. This temporary position lasts about 8 months and is 100% on-site in the Dallas Fort Worth area.

You will partner with Hiring Managers and HR to define requirements, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and maintain ATS records while staying