Recruiter

zTrip; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

401(k) with Company Match

PTO

Paid Holidays

Career Advancement Opportunities

Professional Development & Training

Supportive and Collaborative Team

Opportunity to Influence CompanyGrowth

Fast-Paced Environment

Job summary

zTrip is seeking a results-driven Recruiter to lead end-to-end recruiting efforts in Biloxi, MS. You will partner with hiring managers, build talent pipelines, and drive candidate experiences from sourcing to onboarding. This role emphasizes community outreach, events, and data-driven recruiting in a fast-paced environment.

You will guide applicants, coordinate onboarding, and help shape a strong employer brand while supporting retention initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, human resources, workforce development, or related fields.
• Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience sourcing candidates through a variety of recruiting channels.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Familiarity with ATS, CRM platforms, and recruiting software.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
• Comfortable representing the company at public events and networking opportunities.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Source applicants through job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking events, and community partnerships.
• Screen applications, conduct interviews, and evaluate candidate qualifications.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective talent.
• Promote career opportunities and company benefits to potential candidates.
• Coordinate hiring events, job fairs, open houses, and recruitment campaigns.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and hiring priorities.
• Guide candidates through the hiring process from application to start date.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, documentation, and onboarding activities.
• Ensure timely communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with department leaders to facilitate successful onboarding experiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve candidate engagement and onboarding completion rates.
• Conduct follow-up communication with newly hired employees.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Gather feedback from candidates and new hires to improve recruitment processes.
• Assist with recognition programs and culture-building efforts.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for candidate and employee questions.
• Build relationships with workforce development agencies, colleges, universities, trade schools, and community organizations.
• Represent zTrip at career fairs, recruiting events, networking functions, and local outreach initiatives.
• Develop partnerships that create a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the zTrip brand within the community.
• Track recruiting performance metrics and hiring activity.
• Maintain recruiting databases and reporting tools.
• Analyze hiring trends and recommend process improvements.
• Provide regular recruiting updates and reports to leadership.
• Support workforce planning through proactive talent pipeline management.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Full-Cycle Recruiting

Candidate Engagement

Relationship Management

Workforce Planning

Interviewing & Screening

Community Outreach

Employee Retention

Communication & Presentation Skills

Organization & Time Management

Problem Solving

Professionalism & Integrity

Tools

ATS

CRM platforms

Recruiting software

Job description

Recruiter

Build Our Team. Grow Our Workforce. Drive Company Success.

At zTrip, our people are the foundation of the exceptional service we provide every day. As one of the nation's leading transportation providers, we rely on talented, customer-focused professionals who are committed to helping our communities move safely and reliably.

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Recruiter to lead hiring initiatives that attract, engage, and onboard top talent across our organization. This role is responsible for developing recruitment strategies, building talent pipelines, creating positive candidate experiences, and partnering with leadership to meet staffing goals.

If you're passionate about talent acquisition, relationship building, and connecting great people with rewarding career opportunities, this is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact within a growing organization.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Professional Development & Training
• Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment
• Opportunity to Influence Company Growth
• Fast-Paced and Rewarding Work Environment

Position Overview

As the Recruiter, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates through onboarding support. You will work closely with hiring managers and operational leaders to ensure staffing needs are met while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

The ideal candidate is organized, relationship-focused, and results-oriented, with a strong passion for helping individuals find meaningful career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities of a Recruiter

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Source applicants through job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking events, and community partnerships.
• Screen applications, conduct interviews, and evaluate candidate qualifications.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective talent.
• Promote career opportunities and company benefits to potential candidates.
• Coordinate hiring events, job fairs, open houses, and recruitment campaigns.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and hiring priorities.

Candidate Experience & Onboarding

• Guide candidates through the hiring process from application to start date.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, documentation, and onboarding activities.
• Ensure timely communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with department leaders to facilitate successful onboarding experiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve candidate engagement and onboarding completion rates.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Conduct follow-up communication with newly hired employees.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Gather feedback from candidates and new hires to improve recruitment processes.
• Assist with recognition programs and culture-building efforts.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for candidate and employee questions.

Community Outreach & Networking

• Build relationships with workforce development agencies, colleges, universities, trade schools, and community organizations.
• Represent zTrip at career fairs, recruiting events, networking functions, and local outreach initiatives.
• Develop partnerships that create a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the zTrip brand within the community.

Recruiting Analytics & Reporting

• Track recruiting performance metrics and hiring activity.
• Maintain recruiting databases and reporting tools.
• Analyze hiring trends and recommend process improvements.
• Provide regular recruiting updates and reports to leadership.
• Support workforce planning through proactive talent pipeline management.

Qualifications for a Recruiter

Preferred Experience

• Experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, human resources, workforce development, or related fields.
• Strong interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience sourcing candidates through a variety of recruiting channels.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM platforms, and recruiting software.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
• Comfortable representing the company at public events and networking opportunities.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Core Competencies

• Talent Acquisition
• Full-Cycle Recruiting
• Candidate Engagement
• Relationship Management
• Workforce Planning
• Interviewing & Screening
• Community Outreach
• Employee Retention
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Organization & Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism & Integrity

What Success Looks Like as a Recruiter

As a Recruiter, you will

• Consistently attract and hire qualified candidates.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines.
• Improve hiring efficiency and onboarding completion rates.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
• Develop strong relationships with hiring managers and community partners.
• Support retention initiatives that improve employee satisfaction.
• Contribute directly to organizational growth and operational success.
• Strengthen zTrip's reputation as an employer of choice.

Why Join zTrip?

At zTrip, you'll play a vital role in the continued growth of our organization by helping attract and hire the talented individuals who keep our company running. Your efforts will directly support business expansion, service excellence, and long-term success.

This position is ideal for a recruiting professional who enjoys connecting with people, building relationships, and creating pathways to meaningful career opportunities. You'll have the opportunity to shape recruiting strategies, develop valuable partnerships, and make a measurable impact on company growth.