We’re looking for a proactive and organized Talent Acquisition Specialist to oversee hiring efforts for two locations. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands‑on recruiting environment, enjoys connecting with candidates, and wants to make an immediate impact in a supportive, family‑owned company culture.
Location: New Castle County, DE (onsite)
Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Compensation: $25/hour
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for applicants via calls, walk‑ins, and online inquiries.
- Manage recruiting inboxes for multiple divisions, schedule interviews, and maintain candidate communication.
- Process all pre‑employment requirements, including background checks, physicals, drug screenings, and driving records.
- Track all applicant documentation and ensure compliance with DOT and company policies.
- Coordinate and attend community recruiting events and job fairs (weekends or flexible hours).
- Maintain accurate spreadsheets and reporting for candidate tracking.
- Support applicants throughout the hiring and onboarding process.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of recruiting experience, ideally in high‑volume hiring.
- Comfortable managing multiple locations and stepping up independently.
- Strong customer service orientation and positive attitude.
- Experience with pre‑employment screenings and background checks preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and social media for recruiting.
- Ability to multi‑task and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
- Great workplace culture with long‑tenured employees.
- Benefits start on Day 1.
- 15 days PTO.
- 401k with 3% company match.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between offices.