Talent Acquisition Partner I - Campus

ArcBest; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ArcBest is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner - Campus to oversee campus recruitment across ArcBest and its subsidiaries in Fort Smith, AR. You will guide applicants and hiring managers from sourcing through final offer.

The role involves coordinating collegiate events, building relationships with student groups, sourcing candidates on Handshake/LinkedIn/Indeed, and managing ATS workflows to ensure a smooth candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year experience in Talent Acquisition or related field preferred.
• 1 year logistics industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ATS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collegiate and community events representing the ArcBest brand.
• Partner with hiring managers to assess talent needs and interview processes.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, Handshake, Indeed and regional boards.
• Review applications in the ATS and manage requisitions and workflows.
• Schedule interviews and administer assessments for applicable roles.
• Provide timely status updates and maintain a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Partner - Campus oversees the entire recruitment process for ArcBest, and its subsidiaries. The focus of this position is to identify skilled and qualified candidates who align with the company's values and culture. This role guides both internal and external applicants, as well as hiring managers, through the entire hiring process, from initial sourcing to the final offer stage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute collegiate and community events representing the ArcBest brand.
• Conduct discovery meetings with hiring managers to evaluate talent needs, learn position requirements, determine applicable posting platforms and preferred interview processes.
• Build strong relationships with student organizations and collegiate contacts to source and attract talent.
• Source candidates using various platforms including, but not limited to, LinkedIn, Handshake, Indeed, and regional job boards.
• Utilize ATS to review applications as well as manage requisitions and candidate workflows.
• Schedule interviews and administer assessments for applicable positions.
• Interview candidates via phone, video, or in-person and provide candidates with company and job information.
• Create a positive candidate experience and provide timely status updates for both internal and external candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Identify and present qualified candidates to hiring managers and collaboratively make hiring decisions, or when applicable, use discretion to make final hiring selection.
• Manage the job offer process with candidates including communicating offer information, compensation, benefits, and negotiation.
• Properly disposition candidates in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, technology teams, Marketing, and Employee Experience for assignments and projects, including but not limited to, onboarding and employer branding efforts.
• Stay informed on latest recruiting trends and best practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of employment laws, including but not limited to, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines.
• Travel to recruiting events and various office locations as needed.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred

Experience

• 1 year experience in Talent Acquisition or related field, preferred
• 1 year logistics industry experience, preferred

Computer Skills

• Basic understanding of social media platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with an engaging personality.
• Exhibit an elevated level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems.
• Proven ability to identify talent.
• Proven ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple requisitions.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Understanding of employment laws and regulations.

Competencies

• Campus Recruiting
• Candidate Screening
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Interviewing
• Knowledge of Organization
• Managing Multiple Priorities
• Relationship Management
• Staffing and Recruiting

Other Details

Work Hours

• Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday with occasional irregular hours depending on workload and recruiting events.

Travel Requirements

• Moderate (50%-75%) Travel to recruiting events and various office locations as needed.

Compensation

• This is a salary position paid biweekly.

About Us

ArcBest is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that's helped businesses build better supply chains for over a century. With 14,000+ employees across 250 campuses and service centers, we connect owned assets, a broad brokerage network and innovative technology to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions for customers around the world.
Our people make the difference. From customer service and operations to technology, sales and logistics professionals, every employee plays a role in supporting customers and solving complex logistics challenges. It's the kind of people-first culture that's earned recognition as a Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report and one of America's Best Employers for Company Culture by Forbes.
At ArcBest, you're part of a team grounded in our core values: Creativity, Integrity, Collaboration, Growth, Excellence and Wellness. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact.