Director of Recruiting

Decker Truck Line • West Des Moines, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Decker Truck Line is a family-owned company with over 95 years in business, recognized for its excellence in the trucking industry. We are seeking a Director of Recruiting to join our West Des Moines Office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Driver Recruiting and will be responsible for successfully recruiting and onboarding Class A Drivers to meet company objectives and maintain low turnover rates. This is a full-time, first-shift position, Monday-Friday, 7 am-5 pm.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Expert knowledge of the internet and Microsoft Office software
• Logistics experience/knowledge of trucking industry
• 3-5 years job related experience required
• Previous Supervisory experience in a Transportation environment

Nice To Haves

• 4 year degree in a business field preferred
• Experience with Tenstreet and McLeod systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of Driver Recruiters and Processors at a high level
• Communicating with Operation Managers regarding recruiting needs, job specifications, qualifications and skills required of candidates
• Assisting with Communications and Social Media efforts to target Driver Applicants and Workforce
• Working with ad agencies that target Drivers and create a steady flow of qualified applicants
• Compiling and analyzing data to make recommendations regarding the most cost-efficient advertising sources to utilize for recruiting
• Creating and Designing advertisements in trade publications and other print media
• Coaching and training recruiters to qualify, sell and close Drivers over the phone and electronic communications
• Leading the process to ensure candidates understand the position and meet qualifications; approving applicants for hire
• Creating a positive hiring and onboarding experience for Driver candidates
• Ensuring all necessary documentation is obtained for DOT Driver files
• Assisting in a wide array of pre and post orientation Driver retention issues
• Working with internal departments to answer Driver questions, Driver concerns, and/or resolve issues
• Researching, planning and organizing new and creative recruiting strategies to keep up with and stay ahead of industry trends
• Providing reports to the Management Team detailing recruiting efforts
• Developing relationships with local driving schools, unemployment offices, and military installations as additional sources of applicants
• Monitoring pay stability and overall satisfaction of driver competitive pay
• Must be willing to travel to our Fort Dodge Headquarters on an as-needed basis
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary paid weekly
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Optional Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Medical and Dependent Care Expenses
• One week of PTO upon hire; another week at 6 months and then annually thereafter
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED