Driver Hiring Specialist

Penske•Phoenix, AZ

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Penske is seeking a Driver Hiring Specialist responsible for sourcing, interviewing, and making hiring decisions for professional truck driver positions for Penske Logistics. This role serves as the primary point of contact for driver candidates, providing a high-touch, personal approach. The position remotely supports operations across the United States and Canada, based in Phoenix, AZ. Responsibilities include managing the complete life-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing and selection to job offers and scheduling of clinical services and road tests. The ideal candidate is passionate about driving careers, building relationships, possesses high energy, a positive attitude, attention to detail, and technological proficiency to manage multiple applications simultaneously.

Requirements

Passionate about discussing driving careers and building relationships over the phone.
High energy and a positive attitude.
Attention to detail and capacity to deliver results.
Proficient in the use of technology, being able to capture candidate information via phone while managing multiple screen computer applications.
Experience with Salesforce.com.
Experience with Oracle applications.
Knowledge of company and DOT requirements for applications.
Familiarity with Penske’s selection process and tools.
Understanding of federal/state hiring laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in full-cycle recruiting.
Experience in driver lead sourcing and management.
Experience in candidate management.
Experience in recruiting administration and coordination.
Experience ordering driving records and initiating background screening services.
Experience scheduling drug screening/physicals and road tests.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion strategies.

Responsibilities

Actively source and manage driver leads via inbound and outbound calls, e-mail, social media, resume and other internet databases, and associate referrals.
Present the total value proposition and benefits of working with Penske to qualified driver candidates, and discuss the details of available driver opportunities.
Accurately capture and manage driver information in our lead capture system, Salesforce.com.
Use systems and processes to keep driver leads engaged for the future, even if they do not currently meet requirements or are not interested in current openings.
Take phone applications from qualified driver leads, accurately capturing their information into Penske’s application systems.
Ensure all applications are fully complete and accurate per company and DOT requirements.
Manage candidates in our application system, Oracle, in accordance with all company procedures.
Conduct phone and/or video interviews with qualified candidates, utilizing Penske’s selection process and tools as directed.
Ensure that all candidates meet minimum qualifications.
Make hiring decisions that have a direct impact on business operations and external customer success.
Manage a timely candidate process within Penske’s expected thresholds.
Expedite and ensure all new leads, candidate follow-up, and internal customer follow-up are executed with priority. Return all messages before leaving work each day.
Manage candidate processes such as ordering driving records and initiating background screening services through a third-party.
Schedule drug screening/physicals for candidates with approved clinics and notify providers.
Schedule road tests and manager introductions with our location managers and other operations personnel.
Ensure compliance with all federal/state hiring laws and regulations.
Actively demonstrate company commitment to diversity and inclusion strategies to ensure strong, diverse candidate slates.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.