Talent Acquisition Project Specialist

J.B. Hunt; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid maternity leave

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Project Specialist to support recruiting efforts across the organization.

You will collaborate with leadership, manage relationships with third-party vendors, and help optimize candidate flow through paid postings and events. The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and project coordination skills, with experience in coordinating large-scale events and leveraging data to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Communications, Psychology, or related field and 6 months-1 year of relevant experience; or 2-3 years combined relevant education, experience and training.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management, Communications, Psychology, or related field, with 2-3 years of experience, education, and training.
• Ability to act professionally and adapt.
• Effective communication through all mediums.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Assist Talent Acquisition leadership team with managing relationships with third party job posting and marketing vendors and advise on best use for effective applicant flow and ROI.
• Assist with adding paid job posting advertisements to third party job boards
• Assist with managing large scale in-person and virtual recruiting events (i.e. job fairs, information sessions)
• Research and recommend new avenues to attract candidates
• Research market trends, competitor landscape, and recommend changes to maintain competitive recruitment strategies
• Measure, analyze, and report on campaign and source effectiveness to maximize results and make data-driven adjustments and recommendations in order to achieve results and maximize ROIC
• Coach hiring managers regarding recruiting strategies
• Communicate regularly with department leaders and key business partners to build relationships across the organization
• Participate in departmental staffing meetings and share data on recruitment marketing initiatives. Regularly report on external paid job posting activity, tactics, strategy, shortcomings and successes.
• Provide information to help hiring managers and influence workforce planning decisions
• Support corporate branding and Talent Branding initiatives
• Support for other Talent Acquisition initiatives or projects as assigned

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Multitasking

Data-driven decisions

Professionalism

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Administration/Management

Associate's Degree in Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Associate's Degree in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management

Bachelor's Degree in Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

GED (Required)

High School (Required)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title:Talent Acquisition Project SpecialistDepartment:Human ResourcesCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:ArkansasCity:LowellFull/Part Time:Full timeJob Summary:Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to facilitate the recruiting efforts of the recruiting team for all candidates. The incumbent provides support for day-to-day recruitment efforts and strategic initiatives.Job Description:Key Responsibilities:Assist Talent Acquisition leadership team with managing relationships with third party job posting and marketing vendors and advise on best use for effective applicant flow and ROIAssist with adding paid job posting advertisements to third party job boardsAssist with managing large scale in-person and virtual recruiting events (i.e. job fairs, information sessions)Research and recommend new avenues to attract candidatesResearch market trends, competitor landscape, and recommend changes to maintain competitive recruitment strategiesMeasure, analyze, and report on campaign and source effectiveness to maximize results and make data-driven adjustments and recommendations in order to achieve results and maximize ROICoach hiring managers regarding recruiting strategiesCommunicate regularly with department leaders and key business partners to build relationships across the organizationParticipate in departmental staffing meetings and share data on recruitment marketing initiatives. Regularly report on external paid job posting activity, tactics, strategy, shortcomings and successes. Provide information to help hiring managers and influence workforce planning decisions.Support corporate branding and Talent Branding initiativesSupport for other Talent Acquisition initiatives or projects as assignedQualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Associate's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Communications, Psychology, or related field and 6 months-1 year of relevant experience; or 2-3 years combined relevant education, experience and training.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management, Communications, Psychology, or related field, with 2-3 years of experience, education, and training. Ability to act professionallyAbility to be both flexible and adaptableAbility to communicate effectively through all mediumsAbility to manage multiple prioritiesAbility to multitaskAbility to pay attention to detailExperience coordinating events and managing logisticsExperience in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Experience with report compilationExperience working in a fast-paced environmentWillingness to help othersThis position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.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, Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Bachelors: Psychology, GED (Required), High School (Required)Work Experience:Human ResourcesJob Opening ID:00640603 Talent Acquisition Project Specialist (Open Date: 08/26/2026)“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.