Corporate Recruiter

Valley Truck Centers; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Valley Truck Centers is seeking a Corporate Recruiter in Cleveland, OH, to manage full-cycle recruiting across all locations. You will partner with hiring managers to source qualified candidates, coordinate interviews, and guide the process from initial contact through onboarding.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, relationship-focused, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in automotive/dealership environments.
• Experience recruiting for technicians, diesel mechanics, sales pros, admin, management, skilled trades.
• Strong interviewing, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple openings with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of recruitment from requisition to onboarding.
• Partner with managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Create and maintain accurate job descriptions and postings.
• Source candidates via job boards, social media, referrals, networking, career fairs, and partnerships.
• Screen resumes and conduct phone interviews to identify top candidates.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and managers.
• Support offer process including compensation recommendations and starts dates.
• Build talent pipelines for future needs.
• Track recruiting metrics and report to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Represent Valley Truck Centers at recruiting events and in employer branding efforts.
• Assist with onboarding and new hire orientation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Organization

Time management

Confidential information handling

Problem-solving

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Associate degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

ATS experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Transportation Group Mgt - Cleveland, OH 44125

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 Base+Commission/year

The Corporate Recruiter is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for positions across all Valley Truck Centers locations. This role partners closely with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies, source qualified candidates, coordinate interviews, facilitate the hiring process, and ensure an outstanding candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-focused, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Since 1964, Valley Truck Centers has been a locally owned and family-operated dealership group committed to putting our employees first. If you're passionate about connecting great talent with rewarding careers and want to make a meaningful impact on a growing organization, we'd love to meet you.

Our dealership group includes:

• Automotive dealerships
• Commercial truck dealerships
• Truck upfitting operations
• Freightliner and Western Star dealerships

As our Corporate Recruiter, you will play a critical role in attracting top talent across multiple business divisions, partnering with leadership to build high-performing teams that drive our continued success.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the recruitment lifecycle from requisition through onboarding.
• Partner with department managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Create and maintain accurate, engaging job descriptions and job postings.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking, career fairs, and industry partnerships.
• Screen resumes and conduct phone interviews to identify top candidates.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Participate in interviews and provide guidance throughout the selection process.
• Partner with hiring managers during the offer process, including compensation recommendations, start dates, and offer preparation.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
• Track recruiting metrics and provide regular hiring updates to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Represent Valley Truck Centers at college recruiting events, trade schools, career fairs, military hiring events, and community networking opportunities.
• Support employer branding initiatives and promote Valley Truck Centers as an employer of choice.
• Assist with onboarding and new hire orientation as needed.
• Perform additional Human Resources and recruiting duties as assigned.

Required

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of three- five years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in automotive, commercial transportation, manufacturing, skilled trades, or dealership environments.
• Experience recruiting for a variety of positions, including technicians, diesel mechanics, sales professionals, administrative staff, management, and skilled trades.
• Strong interviewing, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple openings while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting best practices.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong interpersonal and networking abilities
• Relationship-driven and customer-service focused
• Self-motivated with strong initiative
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple departments

Salary

This is a base plus commission role.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental voluntary insurances available.
• Life Insurance is fully funded by the employer
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Birthday day off
• Recognition for longevity
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Health Club/Recreation Center membership reimbursements
• Employee Team Member Programs and more!

QualificationsRequired

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of three- five years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in automotive, commercial transportation, manufacturing, skilled trades, or dealership environments.
• Experience recruiting for a variety of positions, including technicians, diesel mechanics, sales professionals, administrative staff, management, and skilled trades.
• Strong interviewing, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple openings while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting best practices.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong interpersonal and networking abilities
• Relationship-driven and customer-service focused
• Self-motivated with strong initiative
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalismStrong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple departments