Driver Recruiter (THL)

Xpress Global Systems (XGS); Tunnel Hill (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Job summary

Xpress Global Systems (XGS) is looking for a Driver Recruiter to manage the recruitment of qualified drivers for their facilities. This role involves hands-on candidate screening, creating effective recruitment pipelines, and maintaining relationships with management and safety teams.

Successful candidates will have CDL recruitment experience and be self-starters with strong interpersonal skills. The position provides a base salary and uncapped incentives, with potential earnings exceeding $10K annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a fast-paced recruiting environment.
• 1-2 years combined experience in transportation operations or driver recruiting.
• Desire to collaborate with team members while also working independently.

Responsibilities

• Prescreen driver applicants and collaborate with management on staffing needs.
• Develop an effective pipeline of qualified candidates as business needs dictate.
• Use effective communication to keep others informed.

Skills

iCIMS talent cloud experience

CDL driver recruitment experience

Strong professional interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking skills

Knowledge of hiring best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Xpress Global Systems (XGS) is the best‑in‑class service provider in the nationwide transportation of floorcovering. We provide a broad range of services including LTL, Truckload, Return Management, Warehousing, Cutting, and Fulfillment for our valued customers. Our success is built on core values, centered around People, Culture, and Service.

The Driver Recruiter is responsible for contacting and screening qualified driver applicants to fill open positions at our facilities, while maintaining current knowledge of transportation rules, regulations, and XGS minimum hiring requirements. This person will also help with onboarding, so knowledge of HR is strongly preferred.

This role is eligible for incentive. Earn base salary plus uncapped incentive for hiring and retention. Earn up to $10K+, in addition to your base salary, per year with the TA Incentive Plan.

Responsibilities

• Prescreen driver applicants while collaborating with XGS management, safety, and service center managers on staffing needs and qualifications for open positions
• Develop an effective pipeline of qualified candidates, as business needs dictate
• Track calls generated from all forms of advertising
• Leverage and maintain online recruiting resources to identify and source qualified candidates
• Be available to receive calls and contact candidates outside of normal business hours
• Provide complete, accurate, and credible information to candidates about the company and positions
• Participate with XGS management and service center managers in the interview process, while utilizing specific operational and safety questions
• Use effective communication approaches that proactively keeps others informed, and appropriately express ideas and thoughts, both verbally and in written form on a timely basis
• Participate in the development of ongoing creative and cost‑effective recruiting and hiring strategies
• Maintain and update candidate information through the Applicant Tracking System
• Order and maintain MVR, DAC, PSP, CDLIS, criminal background, and other reports to ensure timely processing of applications and that applicants meet minimum hiring requirements
• Order and track all pre‑employment DOT and non‑DOT drug screens
• Request VOE’s, including outreach to prior employers, to verify an applicant’s employment
• Meet KPIs developed for yourself and the recruiting team’s success
• Must be a self‑starter who can take initiative, work alone and also work in a team environment
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with XGS management, especially service center managers, vendors, organizations, and other team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results, and credibility
• Onboard and interview as needed; strong HR background preferred
• Other administrative duties as determined by management

Qualifications

• iCIMS talent cloud (applicant tracking) experience
• CDL driver recruitment experience plus HR experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; any combination of education and experience will be considered
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a fast‑paced recruiting environment
• 1–2 years combined experience in transportation operations or driver recruiting
• Experience in the transportation industry, highly preferred
• Strong professional interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of hiring best practices
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent multi‑tasking skills, organized, and detail oriented
• Desire to collaborate with team members while also working independently to manage deadlines
• Ability to exchange information effectively in a concise and logical way
• Sound judgment and problem‑solving skills

Additional Requirements

• Sit for long periods of time
• Have manual dexterity to operate a computer and other office machines
• Have a clear and understandable speaking voice for telephone communication
• Have the ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Climb stairs
• Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch
• Have correctable vision and hearing

Work Environment

Most work is conducted in an office environment.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. XGS reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.