Driver Recruiting Department Manager

Stevens Transport INC.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Transport INC. in Dallas, TX, seeks a Manager of Driver Recruiting to oversee 15+ recruiters in a fast-paced setting. Lead recruitment efforts, ensure effective training, and drive hiring aligned with company growth goals.

You will track metrics, manage vendor relations, and coordinate with schools and veteran programs to sustain a robust pipeline of drivers. Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and presentation skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in high-volume recruiting and project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of 15+ driver recruiters in a high-volume environment.
• Provide structured training and coaching to build customer service and selling skills.
• Track recruiting metrics and provide updates to VP with insights and trends.
• Maintain relationships with schools, veterans programs, and industry partners.
• Monitor floor activity, vendor relations, and ad placement; manage expenses.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Vendor relations

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Department:Driver Recruiting GroupJob Description:JOB SUMMARY: As Manager of our Driver Recruiting department, you will oversee the daily activities of 15+ driver recruiters in a fast-paced, high call volume environment where your team is responsible for all aspects of reviewing, pre-screening, selecting, and hiring new company drivers.Responsible for oversight of floor activity, department expenditures, relations with vendors and outside schools, application flow and processing, veteran programs, and ad placement, among others.This position has several direct reports.JOB DESCRIPTION:Key ResponsibilitiesDeveloping and retaining a robust recruiting team capable of converting high volume activity into hires that satisfy growth goals set forth by company leadershipProviding structured training and consistent coaching to build upon team's customer service/selling skillsetTracking and monitoring the success of recruiting efforts by providing the VP with daily/weekly updatesMaintaining broad influence across the industry through networking, relationships with schools, military affiliations, and other key business partnershipsEnsuring the team is accurately communicating our driver opportunities to prospective candidates and determining the qualification of applicants against our hiring criteriaMonitoring numerous reports including call volume, daily recruiter activity, and pipeline reports to identify potential bottlenecks that may slow down individual and team productivityImplementing communication and reporting strategies to enhance metric visibilityWorking directly with outside schools and veteran programs regarding new hires for driving positionsQUALIFICATIONS:Minimum QualificationsHigh School diplomaAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel programsAbility to handle high volumes of inbound and outbound calls and emailAbility to perform in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines5+ years verifiable high-volume recruiting experience with strengths in project management and business development. Proven candidate sourcing and relationship building skillsCapable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with a focus on delivering projected resultsEffective interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to speak confidently about the company’s business model and strategic visionHighly organized and communicative - strong oral, written, interpersonal skills, and active listening skillsHigh degree of initiative and independent executionStrong problem-solving skillsUse of analytics to inform recruiting strategy and tacticsGeneral knowledge of employment laws and state and federal grants regarding entry level/on the job trainingPreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with TenStreet applicant tracking systemSKILLS AND ABILITIES:PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Work Experience:Workshift:Education:In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified candidates are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability, or any other protected group status.