Driver Recruiter

The Kenan Advantage Group; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite cafeteria with hot meals

Onsite gym

Coffee cafe

Job summary

The Kenan Advantage Group is seeking a Driver Recruiter in North Canton, OH. This role involves managing the recruitment process for drivers, collaborating with terminal managers, and ensuring a smooth onboarding for candidates.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of recruiting experience, exceptional communication and organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position requires handling significant call volumes and may involve travel to various locations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in transportation.
• Ability to manage high call volumes and multitask.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for drivers.
• Implement targeted recruitment activities.
• Screen candidates and schedule interviews.
• Collaborate with hiring managers for onboarding.
• Participate in recruitment events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 96 North Canton OH CSC – North Canton, OH 44720
Position Type: Recruiting
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: 8hr
Job Category: IC1
Relocation will be considered.
Our campus offers a welcoming and conveniently located work environment, including an onsite cafeteria with hot meals, a coffee cafe, and an on‑site gym.
Sponsorship not available for this position.

Position Summary

As a Driver Recruiter, you will be responsible for establishing relationships with new and existing drivers and Owner‑Operators. This position partners with terminal managers to ensure an expedited and smooth process to fill open positions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment and has experience working in settings where customer service outcomes are clearly defined.

Responsibilities

• Full‑cycle (lead to hire) management of driver recruitment process for a designated region.
• Create and implement targeted recruitment activities for assigned region: call, email, and text blitzes, etc.
• Regular monitor and review of safety‑sensitive candidate applications in applicant tracking system.
• Screen prospective drivers to ensure qualifications for hire and work with hiring manager to schedule interviews.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and the compliance team to insure effective and seamless onboarding for successful candidates.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service in communication supporting prospective and existing candidates and collaborating with other team members and field management to provide tools and a variety of recruitment data.
• Participate and contribute to weekly and monthly performance and prioritization calls with assigned business leaders.
• Plan and lead driver recruiting hiring events throughout assigned region and business unit.
• Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Degree preferred.
• 1+ years of recruiting experience; Transportation recruiting experience preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortability on phones – position requires heavy call volumes.
• Ability to multitask and manage time/resources effectively.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Travel may be required for this position; must be able to travel up to 15% of the time to various KAG locations.

Notes

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change.

1. Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co‑workers.
2. Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
3. Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.