Driver Recruiter

Location: IL- CHICAGO - 6958 W 60TH ST

Category: Transportation

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Overview

The Driver Recruiter’s primary responsibility will be to build and develop a pipeline of experienced CDL candidates for NFI. Accountable for sourcing and recruiting activities including: establishing and maintaining relationships by working with military contacts, employment offices, truck driving schools, and technical colleges; conducting job fairs and seminars; attending trade shows (truck shows); and developing other viable recruiting sources.
Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a full understanding of the local CDL labor market, and identify effective market-specific sourcing tools
• Know where and how to reach drivers and maintain relationships with those drivers from the point of introduction through hire
• Source, recruit, screen, and interview experienced driver candidates, utilizing sales, research, and networking skills, including cold calling, e-mail, computer databases, and Internet recruiting resources
• Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview data in the TenStreet applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Sell NFI’s compensation and benefits package to those candidates
• Coordinate and attend recruiting events at driving schools, job fairs, local communities, industry venues, etc.
• Assist qualified candidates in completing their employment applications, and ensure all necessary paperwork is sent to the Processing Team
• Work with Hiring Managers to understand staffing needs
• Partner with operations management on recruiting activities
• Perform other special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred; or high school diploma with demonstrated pro-active recruiting or sales experience
• 1-2 years professional experience in Sales, Customer Service, Human Resources or Recruiting (including internships)
• Outside sales experience or experience in the Transportation or Logistics industry a plus
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships
• Excellent knowledge of Internet candidate data mining
• Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Exceptional planning, time management, and project management skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are essential
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite; experience with recruiting technologies a plus
• Knowledge of DOT requirements a plus
• Ability to travel

We are excited to share that the base salary range for this position is $46,082.40 - 61,443.20 USD Annual, based on the national average for the position. NFI takes into consideration applicants qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location when determining a starting rate of pay.

Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

 

 

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

Profit Center

PC-7026

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a full understanding of the local CDL labor market, and identify effective market-specific sourcing tools
• Know where and how to reach drivers and maintain relationships with those drivers from the point of introduction through hire
• Source, recruit, screen, and interview experienced driver candidates, utilizing sales, research, and networking skills, including cold calling, e-mail, computer databases, and Internet recruiting resources
• Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview data in the TenStreet applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Sell NFI’s compensation and benefits package to those candidates
• Coordinate and attend recruiting events at driving schools, job fairs, local communities, industry venues, etc.
• Assist qualified candidates in completing their employment applications, and ensure all necessary paperwork is sent to the Processing Team
• Work with Hiring Managers to understand staffing needs
• Partner with operations management on recruiting activities
• Perform other special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred; or high school diploma with demonstrated pro-active recruiting or sales experience
• 1-2 years professional experience in Sales, Customer Service, Human Resources or Recruiting (including internships)
• Outside sales experience or experience in the Transportation or Logistics industry a plus
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships
• Excellent knowledge of Internet candidate data mining
• Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Exceptional planning, time management, and project management skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are essential
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite; experience with recruiting technologies a plus
• Knowledge of DOT requirements a plus
• Ability to travel

We are excited to share that the base salary range for this position is $46,082.40 - 61,443.20 USD Annual, based on the national average for the position. NFI takes into consideration applicants qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location when determining a starting rate of pay.

Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

 

 

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.