Talent Acquisition Strategy & Programs Lead

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

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.