Talent Acquisition Coordinator I - Campus

ArcBest; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ArcBest is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support across the full talent lifecycle. You will play a pivotal role connecting candidates with Talent Acquisition, HR, and business stakeholders to ensure a seamless hiring and onboarding experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, managing phone and email inquiries, administering pre‑hire records in HRIS, and supporting new hire orientations.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, recruiting coordination, or HR support is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR-related systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Talent Acquisition ensuring smooth handoff from candidate to new hire.
• Manage Talent Acquisition phone lines and email inboxes, routing inquiries as needed.
• Coordinate interviews and career events; assist with pre-employment processes and onboarding.

Skills

Customer service

Recruiting coordination

HR support

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator provides administrative and operational support across the full talent lifecycle, including recruiting coordination, candidate experience, pre-employment, and new-hire onboarding processes. This position connects candidates, Talent Acquisition, HR, and business stakeholders while ensuring a seamless hiring and onboarding experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Talent Acquisition teams ensuring a seamless handoff from candidate to new hire.
• Manage phone coverage for Talent Acquisition lines, responding promptly to candidate and internal inquiries and routing calls to appropriate team members as needed.
• Manage and monitor the Talent Acquisition email inboxes and respond to candidate inquiries in a timely manner.
• Administer the employee referral programs for ArcBest and ABF.
• Assist Talent Acquisition Partners with coordinating interviews and career events as needed.
• Create pre-hire records in HRIS (e.g., Workday).
• Coordinate, review, and communicate daily pre-employment drug screening results for candidates.
• Coordinate background checks and physicals when required.
• Conduct or support new hire orientations, as needed.
• Communicate first-day expectations to candidates and hiring managers in a timely manner.
• Maintain and distribute onboarding materials, ensuring timely completion of required documentation (e.g., I 9) and delivery of comprehensive welcome guides to new hires.
• Provide Talent Acquisition and HR policy guidance.
• Maintain confidential records.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred

Experience:

• Previous experience in customer service, recruiting coordination, or HR support, preferred

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
• Experience with HR-related systems (e.g., HRIS and ATS), preferred

Competencies:

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Effective Communications
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• HR: Policies, Standards and Procedures
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Knowledge of Organization
• Managing Multiple Priorities
• Producing Results

Other Details

Work Hours:

• Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal (0%-25%)

Compensation:

• This is an hourly position paid biweekly.

About Us

ArcBest® is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. We offer ground, air, and ocean transportation through various capacity providers, including our LTL carrier ABF Freight®, our truckload service MoLo®, and our expedite fleet, Panther Premium Logistics®. Through our managed solutions, we partner with customers to create logistics strategies that increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs and give better insights into their supply chains. We also offer moving services through U-Pack®. Our technology and innovations team, ArcBest Technologies, provides custom-built solutions, leading-edge technology, and advanced analytics that help support our customers and optimize supply chains. Want to join the ArcBest team? We're looking for top talent who supports our values-driven culture and is driven to deliver an excellent customer experience.