Corporate Recruiter

Dayton Freight Lines; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Modern facilities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines is seeking a Corporate Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruiting for Service Center and Shop locations. You will source, screen, interview, and extend offers, while partnering with hiring managers to determine staffing needs.

You will analyze processes, maintain data reports, and build candidate pipelines through diverse channels. This role requires strong communication, organization, and independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting qualified Mechanics, preferred.
• Excellent communication, both written and spoken.
• Strong relationships and collaboration with hiring managers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; interview techniques and screening methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for Service Center and Shop roles, including sourcing, screening, interviews, offers.
• Analyze recruiting processes and recommend improvements.
• Own the iCIMS candidate lifecycle for Service Center and Shop requisitions.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines via career centers, LinkedIn, Indeed, referrals, and agencies.
• Plan and facilitate coordination with Managers; conduct on-site interviews when needed.
• Create data reports and metrics to drive hiring improvements.
• Post jobs and recruit interns/trainees with Recruiting team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Independent decision-making

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

iCIMS

Job description

Overview

As the Corporate Recruiter for our team, you will be responsible for full-cycle recruiting and hiring for all Dayton Freight Service Center and Shop locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-life cycle recruiting for Service Center and Shop roles including developing successful recruitment strategies, sourcing & screening candidates, participating in onsite interviews, soliciting feedback, and extending/negotiating offers
• Analyze current recruiting processes and make recommendations for improvement
• Responsible for the full pipeline interview and hiring process in iCIMS for Service Center and Shop requisitions
• Identify local career centers and colleges to establish and maintain candidate pipeline via research analysis
• Create and implement long and short-term business objectives relating to recruiting Service Center and Shop personnel
• Exercise discretion to allocate company dollars to job postings and advertisements
• Utilize independent judgment to move candidates forward in selection process
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and qualifications required for open positions and recommend candidates for hire
• Develop and maintain data reports and performance metrics to drive improvements
• Develop and source a strong pipeline of candidates using a variety of methods including social media, job boards, LinkedIn, Indeed, employee referrals, search agencies, etc.
• Be able to make decisions and prioritize on behalf of the Service Center and Shop Managers
• Use independent judgment to prepare for and attend career fairs and presentations
• Develop an understanding of Operational and Shop functions and terminology
• Work with Recruiting team to post and recruit Interns and Trainees
• Coordinate and facilitate open interviews, interview candidates and determine eligibility to move forward
• Plan and facilitate cadenced meetings with Managers to communicate progress and priorities
• Availability to interview candidates outside of normal business hours
• Assist with other recruiting tasks and projects as needed
• Document processes and procedures of job functions
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional and positive manner
• Continuously improve processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience
• Experience recruiting qualified Mechanics, preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships built on trust
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable making decisions independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods
• Self-starter, able to work in a team and independently

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive, and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days