Corporate Talent Acquisition Specialist

U.S. Xpress; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Stock Purchase Plan

HSA / FSA

Employee Assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

U.S. Xpress is seeking a Corporate Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. This role focuses on full-cycle recruitment, building talent pipelines, and delivering an outstanding candidate experience for a leading transportation company.

You will collaborate with HR Operations and other teams to align hiring with business goals while promoting the company culture and compensation offerings. Remote work is permitted and the role supports nationwide recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of corporate or agency recruiting experience.
• Experience sourcing and closing profiles from entry to senior levels.
• Experience in transportation industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to closing.
• Create strategies to attract top talent.
• Screen and interview candidates within timelines.
• Communicate mission and culture to candidates.
• Build a network via proactive market research.
• Collaborate with HR Operations to manage expectations.

Skills

Sourcing techniques

Boolean search

Hiretual

ATS systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cornerstone

LinkedIn

Indeed

CareerBuilder

ZipRecruiter

Dice

Hiretual

Job description

Corporate Talent Acquisition Specialist

USX HEADQUARTERS
Monday - Friday 08:00-17:00
Position open to remote: Yes
Grade: ES12
Compensation Range: $55,000-$65,000

Who We Are

Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn’t tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting-edge technology. It’s the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise—both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?
Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic/Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death/Dismemberment
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

What You’ll Do

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring we are hiring the best possible talent for the organization. You’ll join a team that has a deep understanding of how our business operates which allows them to excel in identifying and attracting top talent. Our Talent Acquisition Specialists are passionate about finding talent that will help transform the transportation industry and are committed to always providing an unforgettable candidate experience.

• Own full-cycle recruitment which encompasses sourcing, interviewing, and closing candidates
• Create unique strategies to identify, attract, and engage with the best talent
• Screen, interview and prepare a candidate slate within an appropriate and consistent timeline
• Effectively communicate U.S. Xpress’ mission and culture to help candidates understand impact and value
• Build and maintain a network of potential candidates through proactive market research and ongoing relationship management
• Effectively partner with HR Operations to manage expectations of managers, solve recruiting issues and act as an advisor throughout the recruiting process
• Think creatively around building campus strategies and execute against the plan with strong communication and attention to detail
• Focus on providing a great candidate experience at every opportunity
• Provide timely reporting of key metrics and insights to drive decisions and improve processes
• - Maintain knowledge of compensation offerings, benefits, salary structures and variable pay plans for potential candidates
• Promote USX company-wide programs in recruiting, marketing, employee referrals, job positing, background verification and offer negotiations
• Assist and manage projects or initiatives related to Talent Acquisition

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.

Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience directly recruiting in a corporate or agency environment required.
• Experience sourcing and closing profiles ranging from entry-level to senior management positions.
• Experience in the transportation industry a plus.

Skills/Certifications

• Deep understanding of sourcing techniques, Boolean search strings, and programs like Hiretual
• Relentless drive to find and connect with the best talent
• Previous experience using Cornerstone or other ATS systems preferred
• Previous experience using multiple sourcing tools such as LinkedIn, Indeed, CareerBuilder, ZipRecruiter, Dice, Hiretual, etc. required
• Ability to understand, articulate and document a hiring manager’s stated requirements and formulate a clear value proposition to attract top talent
• Must be both tactical and strategic with the ability to communicate overall strategic vision and execution
• Ability to utilize structured candidate assessment methodologies, utilizing innovative sourcing/recruitment techniques to recruit passive candidates
• Ability to effectively build rapport/relationships via the phone
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong recruiting skills
• Excellent organizational, strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills are a must
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Work Environment / Physical Requirements – Normal office settings.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.

This role will remain open until it has been filled.

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