Talent Acquisition Coordinator I

jbhunt; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator I to support the recruiting team for hourly and salaried roles. You will assist with day-to-day recruitment activities within a business unit, ensuring timely progress and end-to-end support.

The role emphasizes coordination, policy application, and candidate communications, with opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced HR environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 6+ months related experience.
• 1-2 years experience preferred; professional communication and adaptability.
• Experience coordinating events and managing logistics; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruiting activities across high-volume and complex tasks with SMEs and vendors.
• Follow policies with sound judgment and maintain compliance.
• Schedule and coordinate travel for candidates.
• Inform applicants of position details and status.
• Initiate pre-employment steps (background and drug screenings).
• Schedule orientation and prepare new hires for day one.
• Provide other recruiting support as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Time management

Customer service experience

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Event coordination

Logistics

Teamwork

Active listening

Willingness to help others

Education

Associates: Business Administration/Management

Associates: Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Associates: Psychology

GED

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

Talent Acquisition Coordinator I

Department

Human Resources

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Arkansas

City

Lowell

Full/Part Time

Full time

Job Summary

Under close supervision, this position is responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks to facilitate the recruiting efforts of the recruiting team for primarily hourly and salaried non-exempt roles. The incumbent provides support for day-to-day recruitment efforts within a given business unit or functional area.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Self manage assigned recruiting coordination activities across both high-volume transactional work and more complex tasks requiring partnership with subject matter experts, business leaders, and external vendors, ensuring end‑to‑end ownership and timely progressio
• Apply policies and guidelines independently with sound judgment while maintaining consistency and compliance
• Schedule and coordinate travel for candidates
• Inform job applicants of position details and application status
• Initiate and facilitate pre-employment process (e.g., Background screening and Drug Screening)
• Schedule orientation information for candidates and prepare new hires for their first day
• Other recruiting support as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 6+ months of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience, education, and training.
• Ability to act professionally
• Ability to be both flexible and adaptable
• Ability to communicate effectively through all mediums
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Experience coordinating events and managing logistics
• Experience in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with report compilation
• Experience working in a customer service job
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient active listening skills
• Willingness to help others

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

Associates: Business Administration/Management, Associates: Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Associates: Psychology, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience

Human Resources

Job Opening ID

00647003 Talent Acquisition Coordinator I (Evergreen) (Open)

Other Information

“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.

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.