Talent Acquisition Specialist

Trimac Transportation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimac Transportation in Houston is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to own full-cycle recruitment for CDL drivers across the U.S. regions and business lines.

You will partner with Operations leaders and Terminal Managers to forecast staffing, source through Tenstreet, job boards, referrals, social networks, and direct outreach, ensuring a compliant, candidate-focused process. This 12-month contract emphasizes building pipelines, reducing time-to-fill, and delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of Talent Acquisition experience, preferably in transportation, logistics, skilled trades, or high-volume recruitment environments.
• Experience recruiting CDL drivers or other safety-sensitive positions is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for CDL and professional driver positions across multiple U.S. regions and business lines.
• Partner with Terminal Managers, Operations Leaders, and other stakeholders to understand workforce requirements, hiring priorities, and staffing forecasts.
• Provide consultative guidance on recruitment strategies, labor market trends, driver availability, and competitive hiring practices.
• Deliver a high-quality, consistent candidate experience from initial contact through offer acceptance and onboarding transition.
• Proactively source qualified drivers through multiple channels including Tenstreet, job boards, referrals, social media, networking, and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain active talent pipelines for ongoing and hard-to-fill driver positions.
• Conduct candidate screening, qualification assessments, and interview coordination to ensure alignment with operational requirements.
• Support recruitment marketing initiatives and employer branding efforts focused on attracting professional drivers.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and hiring activity to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable federal, state, DOT, and company hiring requirements.
• Support standardized and scalable recruitment processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment documentation, and reporting within the Applicant Tracking System and related platforms.
• Partner with People Operations, Safety, Compliance, and Shared Services teams throughout the hiring process.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to improve driver recruitment strategies, sourcing techniques, and the overall candidate experience.
• Stay current on driver recruitment best practices, industry trends, market conditions, and competitive intelligence.

Skills

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Multi-site hiring

Market intelligence

Education

Degree or diploma

Tools

Tenstreet

Applicant Tracking Systems

Recruitment technologies

Job description

Trimac isn't just a transportation company; it's an industry disruptor with a remarkable 80-year legacy of safely delivering products that improve people’s lives across North America.

Our workplace culture is centered on being safe, respectful, innovative and inclusive. We are committed to maintaining a rewarding work environment that allows employees to experience new opportunities and build their chosen careers. Across the company, we encourage open communication, champion integrity, celebrate individuality and cultivate diverse talents and perspectives. If you’re ready for a challenge that will help drive forward an industry leading team, we invite you to begin your journey with us.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for full-cycle recruitment in support of Trimac's U.S. Driver hiring initiatives. Partnering closely with Operations leaders, Terminal Managers, and business stakeholders, this role delivers a consultative, high-touch recruitment experience while ensuring hiring practices are efficient, compliant, and candidate-focused.

Operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, the Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the attraction, sourcing, and hiring of qualified CDL drivers across multiple U.S. business lines and regions. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong driver pipelines, reducing time-to-fill, and supporting business growth through effective talent acquisition strategies. The position reports to the Manager, Talent Acquisition and works closely with Operations, People & Culture, and Shared Services teams.

Please note that this position is a 12-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for CDL and professional driver positions across multiple U.S. regions and business lines.
• Partner with Terminal Managers, Operations Leaders, and other stakeholders to understand workforce requirements, hiring priorities, and staffing forecasts.
• Provide consultative guidance on recruitment strategies, labor market trends, driver availability, and competitive hiring practices.
• Deliver a high-quality, consistent candidate experience from initial contact through offer acceptance and onboarding transition.
• Proactively source qualified drivers through multiple channels including Tenstreet, job boards, referrals, social media, networking, and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain active talent pipelines for ongoing and hard-to-fill driver positions.
• Conduct candidate screening, qualification assessments, and interview coordination to ensure alignment with operational requirements.
• Support recruitment marketing initiatives and employer branding efforts focused on attracting professional drivers.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and hiring activity to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable federal, state, DOT, and company hiring requirements.
• Support standardized and scalable recruitment processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment documentation, and reporting within the Applicant Tracking System and related platforms.
• Partner with People Operations, Safety, Compliance, and Shared Services teams throughout the hiring process.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to improve driver recruitment strategies, sourcing techniques, and the overall candidate experience.
• Stay current on driver recruitment best practices, industry trends, market conditions, and competitive intelligence.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of Talent Acquisition experience, preferably in transportation, logistics, skilled trades, or high-volume recruitment environments.
• Experience recruiting CDL drivers or other safety-sensitive positions is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-site or geographically dispersed hiring initiatives is considered an asset.
• Strong sourcing, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using Tenstreet, Applicant Tracking Systems, and recruitment technologies.
• Strong understanding of driver qualification requirements, DOT regulations, and transportation industry hiring practices is considered an asset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Who You Are

• A trusted recruitment partner who builds strong relationships with Operations leaders and hiring stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment with shifting priorities.
• Passionate about finding and engaging qualified drivers in competitive talent markets.
• Proactive, resourceful, and persistent in identifying talent and overcoming recruitment challenges.
• Skilled at building talent pipelines and maintaining candidate engagement throughout the hiring process.
• Confident providing recruitment insights, recommendations, and market intelligence to stakeholders.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and accountable in managing recruitment processes, documentation, and data.
• Motivated by achieving hiring targets and supporting operational success.
• Candidate-focused and committed to delivering a positive recruitment experience.