Fleet Talent & Retention Leader

Prismhr Hire; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid PTO

Paid Holidays

Career Growth

Training & Development

Team Environment

Influence Growth & Driver Success

Job summary

zTrip is seeking a Fleet Recruiting & Retention Manager to lead driver recruiting, improve retention, and drive fleet growth. You will build pipelines, guide onboarding, and develop programs that enhance the driver experience.

You will collaborate with leadership to forecast hiring needs, analyze metrics, and implement data-driven improvements to recruitment and retention strategies. This role emphasizes relationship-building and community engagement in Birmingham, AL.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, employee engagement, retention, human resources, workforce development, or a related field.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining recruiting pipelines.
• Ability to build trust and establish positive working relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified drivers.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, networking events, and community outreach.
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews to identify quality candidates.
• Maintain a consistent pipeline of prospective drivers to support fleet growth.
• Promote the benefits and opportunities of driving with zTrip to prospective applicants.
• Coordinate recruiting campaigns and hiring events to increase applicant flow.
• Guide new drivers through the application, qualification, and onboarding process.
• Assist candidates with licensing, documentation, and onboarding requirements.
• Ensure a smooth and positive onboarding experience from initial contact through activation.
• Coordinate with operations and training teams to ensure successful driver launches.
• Monitor onboarding progress and quickly address obstacles that may delay activation.
• Develop and implement programs designed to improve driver satisfaction and retention.
• Build positive relationships with drivers through regular communication and support.
• Conduct follow-ups, surveys, and retention interviews to identify concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Work proactively to reduce driver turnover and improve fleet stability.
• Recognize driver achievements and support engagement initiatives that strengthen company culture.
• Serve as a trusted resource for drivers throughout their tenure with the company.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish fleet growth goals and recruiting targets.
• Monitor driver staffing levels and forecast hiring needs.
• Analyze recruiting performance and retention trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop strategies to increase candidate conversion and reduce onboarding attrition.
• Support expansion initiatives through driver acquisition and workforce development efforts.
• Establish relationships with workforce development agencies, vocational programs, community organizations, and referral partners.
• Develop partnerships that generate qualified driver candidates.
• Serve as an ambassador for the zTrip brand within the community and transportation industry.
• Represent the company at career fairs, hiring events, and networking opportunities.
• Track recruiting metrics, hiring activity, onboarding progress, and retention performance.
• Maintain accurate applicant and driver records.
• Generate reports for leadership regarding recruiting effectiveness and workforce trends.
• Monitor turnover rates and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide ongoing insights and recommendations to improve recruitment and retention strategies.

Skills

Recruiting

Talent acquisition

Employee engagement

Retention

HR / Workforce development

Relationship building

Tools

ATS

CRM platforms

Recruiting software

Job description

zTrip is seeking a Fleet Recruiting & Retention Manager to lead driver recruiting, improve retention, and drive fleet growth. You will build pipelines, guide onboarding, and develop programs that enhance the driver experience.

You will collaborate with leadership to forecast hiring needs, analyze metrics, and implement data-driven improvements to recruitment and retention strategies. This role emphasizes relationship-building and community engagement in Birmingham, AL.