Area Recruiter

First Student•Remote MN, MN

4d•$65,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

The Area Recruiter supports hiring across multiple locations and markets in a remote role that includes travel as needed for recruiting initiatives, hiring events, and location-specific staffing needs. The recruiter partners with operational leaders, manages multiple requisitions, and develops strategies to attract and engage qualified candidates. The role also supports onboarding, recruiting compliance, and regular reporting to leadership. English proficiency is required for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications.

Requirements

At least 2 years of recruiting, staffing, or talent acquisition experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to build effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers, operational leaders, and community partners.
Experience using ATS platforms and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
Strong time-management, organization, and prioritization skills.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, with the ability to travel as needed to support assigned locations.
English proficiency.

Nice To Haves

High-volume or multi-location recruiting experience.
Experience recruiting in the transportation industry, preferably school bus, CDL, or high-volume driver recruitment.
Experience recruiting across multiple markets or geographic areas.
Experience with community outreach, hiring events, or campus recruiting.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Professional, adaptable, collaborative, and solution-oriented approach.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to adjust recruiting strategies based on hiring needs, candidate flow, and market conditions.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong candidate pipelines for assigned positions.
Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews.
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, role requirements, and hiring timelines.
Support onsite recruiting events, job fairs, school visits, and community outreach initiatives.
Represent the organization professionally at recruiting events and partner locations.
Use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to track candidates, interviews, and hiring activity.
Coordinate onboarding activities and support a smooth candidate transition into employment.
Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
Provide regular recruiting updates and reporting to leadership.