Recruiting Specialist - Transportation & Logistics

Beacon Hill; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Recruiting Specialist to join an on-site HR team and drive driver hiring for a growing transportation organization. You will partner with hiring managers, guide applicants through recruiting and onboarding, and manage job postings and candidate communications.

Responsibilities include sourcing candidates, maintaining ATS records, and ensuring DOT documentation compliance while building a strong candidate experience for Class A CDL drivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; comparable professional experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 2 years of experience recruiting and hiring Class A CDL drivers.
• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations and Driver Qualification File requirements.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and recruit candidates.
• Communicate with applicants about openings, responsibilities, benefits, and process.
• Review and pre-screen applications; refer qualified candidates to managers.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, text, and other systems.
• Source candidates through online resources, partners, schools, boards, and campaigns.
• Track applicant interactions and notes in the applicant tracking system.
• Maintain candidate pipelines for current and future needs.
• Attend job fairs and recruitment events as needed.
• Create and manage job postings across boards and ATS.
• Coordinate recruitment marketing initiatives, including email and social media.
• Coordinate and manage full DOT hiring process; ensure documentation and compliance.
• Maintain Driver Qualification Files per FMCSA regulations.

Skills

Recruiting

CDL Drivers

FMCSA regs

Communication

Applicant Tracking Systems

MS Office

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

The Recruiting Specialist will join an on-site Human Resources team and play a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring qualified talent for a growing transportation organization. This position will work closely with hiring managers to support driver hiring needs and guide applicants through the recruiting and onboarding process, including sharing information about job opportunities, benefits, requirements, and next steps.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and recruit qualified candidates while providing a seamless applicant experience.
• Communicate with applicants regarding current openings, job responsibilities, benefits, qualifications, and the hiring process.
• Review and pre-screen incoming applications and refer qualified candidates to appropriate hiring managers.
• Respond to applicant inquiries via phone, email, text, and other recruiting systems.
• Proactively source candidates through online resources, recruiting partners, schools, social media, job boards, outreach campaigns, and other channels.
• Track applicant interactions, activity, and notes within the applicant tracking system.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates throughout the hiring process and during the early stages of onboarding.
• Maintain candidate pipelines for both current and future hiring needs.
• Attend job fairs, school events, and other recruitment events as needed.
• Create and manage job postings across job boards and the applicant tracking system.
• Partner with internal teams on recruitment marketing initiatives, including email campaigns, social media, and promotional materials.
• Coordinate and manage the full DOT hiring process, ensuring all required documentation and compliance requirements are completed in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Build and maintain compliant Driver Qualification Files in accordance with FMCSA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; comparable professional experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 2 years of experience recruiting and hiring Class A CDL drivers.
• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations and Driver Qualification File requirements.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Service-oriented approach with a focus on delivering a positive candidate experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems, job boards, social media, and other recruiting platforms.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you!

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)