High-Volume Operations Recruiter for School Bus Ops

Zūm; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zūm is seeking an Operations Recruiter to manage high-volume hiring for hourly school bus operations across multiple locations. You will streamline recruiting processes and ensure a smooth candidate experience. You will partner with location leaders to forecast staffing needs, build pipelines, and optimize job descriptions to attract qualified candidates.

Coordinate interviews and guide candidates through every stage. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in recruiting are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in high‑volume recruiting, preferably for hourly or field‑based roles.
• Hands‑on experience with applicant tracking systems and online recruiting tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities at once while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and recruiting best practices.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both candidates and hiring managers
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a metric-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment cycle for hourly school bus operations roles across multiple locations simultaneously, from sourcing through offer and pre‑hire steps.
• Build and execute high‑volume recruiting strategies to meet location staffing goals.
• Partner with location leadership to understand staffing needs, structure and adjusting recruiting plans accordingly.
• Create and optimize job descriptions and postings to attract qualified candidates.
• Use the applicant tracking system and other recruiting tools to post jobs, track candidates, and move them through the process.
• Conduct initial screens to assess work history, availability, and skills, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews and other selection activities; manage schedules and follow‑up for both candidates and managers.
• Initiate and track pre‑employment requirements and communicate status to candidates and managers.
• Organize and participate in hiring events and community outreach.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and share regular updates with operations leaders.
• Maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Multi-requisition management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Relationship building

Metric-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Online recruiting tools

Job description

Zūm is seeking an Operations Recruiter to manage high-volume hiring for hourly school bus operations across multiple locations. You will streamline recruiting processes and ensure a smooth candidate experience. You will partner with location leaders to forecast staffing needs, build pipelines, and optimize job descriptions to attract qualified candidates.

Coordinate interviews and guide candidates through every stage. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in recruiting are required.