Talent Acquisition Partner - Transportation & Onboarding

TransWest Mobility; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TransWest Mobility is seeking a Recruiter to drive the hiring process from sourcing to onboarding for transportation and support roles in Seattle. You will maintain key recruiting trackers and deliver an exceptional candidate experience while upholding the company’s values.

The role requires coordinating interviews, managing background checks, and guiding new hires through onboarding. Periodic travel to Seattle-area locations is possible; strong communication and compliance knowledge are

Qualifications

• Source and attract high-quality candidates for transportation and support positions.
• Review and screen resumes for qualifications and culture fit.
• Conduct structured phone interviews to assess skills, motivation, reliability and fit.
• Coordinate interviews and scheduling with interviewer and candidate.
• Manage background checks (criminal, MVR, drug testing) and onboarding steps.

Responsibilities

• Source and attract high-quality candidates through online platforms, referrals, and direct outreach for transportation and support positions.
• Review and screen resumes to assess qualifications and alignment with TransWest’s core values.
• Conduct structured phone interviews to evaluate skills, motivation, reliability, and interpersonal fit.
• Assess professionalism, communication style, and dependability to determine quality of candidate.
• Coordinate interviews and ensure efficient communication and scheduling with the interviewer and candidate.
• Schedule and track Driver Road Tests and manage associated follow-up.
• Own and update recruiting trackers (Onboarding, Interview Schedule, Referral Program Tracker).
• Upload candidates into Paycom HRIS, initiating onboarding steps.
• Manage background checks, ensure timely completion of screenings.
• Ensure completion of compliance documentation and submission to proper storage.
• Extend offers to selected candidates with enthusiasm and clarity about role and benefits.
• Guide new hires through onboarding and initial paperwork as main point of contact.
• Support new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Collaborate with HR, Safety, and Operations to ensure smooth handoff from hire to start date.
• Keep ATS updated with statuses, notes, reporting metrics.
• Identify process improvements to streamline hiring and onboarding workflows.
• Represent TransWest’s culture and values at every stage of candidate journey.

Skills

Strong verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Evaluate talent for skill & culture

Candidate experience

Self-motivated & follow-through

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

HR systems (ATS/Paycom)

Hiring compliance & documentation

Education

Experience in Talent Acquisition / HR or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TransWest Mobility is seeking a Recruiter to drive the hiring process from sourcing to onboarding for transportation and support roles in Seattle. You will maintain key recruiting trackers and deliver an exceptional candidate experience while upholding the company’s values.

The role requires coordinating interviews, managing background checks, and guiding new hires through onboarding. Periodic travel to Seattle-area locations is possible; strong communication and compliance knowledge are