Early Career Recruiting Specialist

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. seeks a results‑driven campus recruiting lead to own strategy across regions, manage events, and partner with hiring managers to align with business goals. You will build relationships with students and faculty, optimize outreach using data, and coach recruiters on engagement to drive intern pipelines and hires.

You will also oversee post‑event follow‑ups and champion improvements to the internship experience and employer branding on campuses.

Qualifications

• Experience with campus recruiting and events.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of recruiting best practices and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus recruiting strategy across regions and events.
• Build relationships with students, faculty, and campus orgs.
• Coordinate with hiring managers and stakeholders on pay strategy.
• Track candidate flow and optimize event-to-hire conversion.
• Coach recruiters on candidate engagement throughout hiring process.
• Support intern experience surveys and program improvements.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Discretion

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Independent work

Understanding of org vision

Influence decision makers

Resilience/effort

Education

Associate's degree in Business/Management

Trade certifications in related field

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

GED or high school diploma (Required)

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position leads high school, trade school, college, and university recruitment activities for assigned region(s) and/or business unit(s). The incumbent partners with hiring managers, People Business Partners, and other internal stakeholders to address workforce needs, serve as a brand ambassador for J.B. Hunt on campuses, and drive internship program efforts. This role leverages recruiting data and pipeline analytics to optimize campus outreach, manages post-event follow-ups, and coaches recruiters on effective candidate‑engagement approaches that reinforce positive outcomes.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all recruiting activities adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and company policies
• Own and lead campus recruiting strategy and execution, including, but not limited to, career fairs, advertising, information sessions, and interview days; leverage historical hiring and event data to optimize school strategy and ROI
• Build and maintain relationships with students, faculty, and campus organizations to strengthen J.B. Hunt’s employer brand
• Identify and implement recruiting strategies that capture a broad range of skills across high schools, universities and trade schools; continuously evaluate approach to optimize recruiting results in partnership with peers across the organization
• Manage the early‑career pipeline for partner schools by tracking candidate flow and overseeing post‑event follow‑ups; reconcile data to improve conversion from event to applicant to hire
• Expand candidate access by identifying additional campus groups, events, and outreach efforts that align to the campus strategy and broaden participation beyond "traditional" recruiting channels
• Advise hiring managers on pay/salary and recommend recruiting strategies aligned with business goals
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align campus relationship work with business needs to ensure talent pools support targeted roles and programs
• Coach recruiters on candidate‑engagement tactics throughout the hiring process to sustain interest, proactively address inhibitors, and continually deliver a positive experience that upholds the J.B. Hunt's employer brand and reinforces trust with partner campuses
• Participate in administering intern experience surveys, championing strong response rates and contributing to discussions on incorporating feedback to improve the program

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s Degree or Trade Certifications with 1 year in a role involving regular customer interactions, building rapport, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalent OR 2 years in a role involving regular customer interactions, building rapport, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalent

Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:

• Willingness to travel
• Ability to exercise discretion
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
• Ability to work under minimal direction
• Understanding of the organization’s vision and service offerings
• Ability to build line of reasoning to influence decision makers
• Demonstrated ability to consistently apply sustained effort achieving objectives despite of setbacks

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year in a role involving regular customer interactions, building rapport, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalent
• Understanding of the end‑to‑end recruiting cycle
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to quickly learn technical knowledge
• Ability to make time‑sensitive decisions
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Flexible to work around candidates’ scheduleAbility to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations to provide excellent service
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information through various mediums

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full‑time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

Associate’s: Business Administration/Management (Required), Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience

Human Resources, Recruiting

Employment Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for employment‑based sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.