Talent Acquisition Project Specialist

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Talent Acquisition Project Specialist to support the recruiting team across all candidates.

The role covers day-to-day recruitment tasks and strategic initiatives, with focus on vendor management, events, and data-driven optimization. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, multitasking, and organizational skills, plus experience coordinating large-scale events and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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 with 2-3 years of experience, education, and training.
• Ability to act professionally; flexible/adaptable; effective communication through all mediums; ability to manage multiple priorities; multitask; pay attention to detail; experience coordinating events and managing logistics; experience in Microsoft Programs; report compilation; experience working in a fast-paced environment.

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 ROI
• Coach hiring managers regarding recruiting strategies

Skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Event coordination

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Administration/Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title:

Talent Acquisition Project Specialist

Department:

Human Resources

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job 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 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 ROI
• 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

Qualifications:

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 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 pay attention to detail
• Experience coordinating events and managing logistics
• Experience in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with report compilation
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to help others

This 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 Resources

Job 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. _