DIR, DRIVER RECRUITING

UNKNOWN; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

UNKNOWN is seeking a strong Talent Acquisition leader to drive the recruitment strategy for Class A CDL drivers and independent contractors. You will build and coach a top-performing recruiting team, execute hiring plans across Truckload, Dedicated, and related divisions, and ensure compliant processes across federal and state regulations.

You will manage media spend, source candidates, and develop talent pipelines while forecast­ing staffing needs and maintaining a positive candidate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years’ demonstrated experience in logistics operations and driver recruiting.
• Minimum five years’ experience managing others and leading processes.
• Minimum two years’ experience with recruiting systems.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed recruitment KPIs for drivers (hiring, lead generation, turnover reduction).
• Develop, train, and recognize a high-performing recruiter team.
• Drive the military recruiting strategy and driver hiring for multiple divisions.
• Source, screen, and hire Class A CDL Drivers and Independent Contractors.
• Plan recruitment processes, interviews, and candidate experience to ensure quality hires.
• Develop and communicate a driver recruiting scoreboard and forecast staffing needs.

Skills

Leadership

Driver recruiting

Logistics operations

Retention practices

Recruiting systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

PURPOSE.

This position is responsible for the consistent growth and seating of Class A CDL drivers (First Solo Dispatch).

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES.

• Meets or exceeds recruitment key performance indicators including, but not limited to number of drivers hired, lead generation, reductions in turnover, and staff development.
• Develop, train, and recognize a team of high-performing recruiters.
• Execute military recruiting strategy.
• Execute strategies to source, screen, and hire Class A CDL Drivers and Independent Contractors.
• Work with business unit leaders to fulfill driver hiring needs for Truckload, Dedicated, Davis Transfer, and Team divisions.
• Create, update, and communicate a driver recruiting scoreboard that informs on progress toward department goals.
• Develop and execute a diverse top-of-funnel and social recruiting marketing plan.
• Manage media spend to produce a low cost per hire.
• Determine current staffing needs and produce forecasts.
• Develop talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans.
• Ensures adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations governing the employment process.
• Perform sourcing to fill open positions and anticipate future needs.
• Plan and conduct recruitment and selection processes (interviews, screening calls etc.).
• Take steps to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Develops and collaborates with others to develop performance standards. Measures against metrics.
• Takes corrective actions as appropriate.
• Recommends and takes responsibility for training and development among staff.
• Ensures the integrity and timeliness of data entered into the system by self, staff, and project teams as designated.

PREFERRED SKILLS.

• Ability to deliver exceptional service through positive engagement and patience.
• Ability to work in a team environment to continuously improve results.
• Ability to promote a culture of trust and safety.
• Ability to deliver exceptional service through positive engagement and patience.
• Ability to work in a team environment to continuously improve results.
• Able to promote a culture of trust and safety.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or like discipline, or combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years’ demonstrated experience and success in logistics operations, driver recruiting, and retention practices.
• Minimum five years of demonstrated ability to manage others and lead processes.
• Minimum two years’ experience in recruiting systems.