Area Recruiter

First Student•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. Now Hiring Area Recruiter – Western PA / Pittsburgh Location: Hybrid – Remote and Onsite within the Pittsburgh, PA and Western Pennsylvania region The Area Recruiter is responsible for recruiting efforts within the Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh) region. This hybrid role balances remote recruiting activities with onsite presence at partner locations, job fairs, community events, and hiring sites. The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, organized, and comfortable managing multiple requisitions while serving as a local ambassador for the organization.

Requirements

2+ years of recruiting, staffing, or talent acquisition experience (regional or high-volume recruiting preferred)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and community partners
Experience with ATS platforms and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Strong time-management and organizational skills
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel
Must reside in or near the Pittsburgh / Western PA area and be able to travel locally

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting in Transportation (preferably School Bus and CDL in general).
Knowledge of the Western PA labor market
Experience with community outreach or campus recruiting

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for positions within the Western PA region
Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, role requirements, and hiring timelines
Attend onsite recruiting events, job fairs, school visits, and community outreach initiatives
Represent the organization professionally at local events and partner locations
Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to track candidates, interviews, and hiring metrics
Coordinate onboarding logistics and support a smooth candidate transition into employment
Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws
Provide regular updates and recruiting reports to leadership