Driver Recruiter

Excel Group•Ashburn, VA

3d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver Recruiter is an operational recruiting role supporting a high-volume, on-demand courier operation. The recruiter owns the full-cycle recruiting pipeline for independent contractor drivers, from sourcing and vetting through managing prospects, in coordination with operations. The goal is to maintain enough active prospects to meet current and anticipated operational needs for driver quantity, vehicle type, location, and availability, and to supply requested drivers within days. The role involves reviewing applications and matching prospects to operational needs; explaining duties, settlement, schedules, and working conditions; selecting qualified prospects and scheduling orientations; developing and executing recruiting strategies; and using active listening, questioning, interpersonal skills, and insight to identify suitable prospects. The position is full-time and on-site, with stated work hours of Monday through Friday, 0800–1700. Occasional travel to customer sites or other company locations is required. A satisfactory background check and drug screening, as well as HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogen, and TSA training, are required.

Requirements

Experience recruiting independent contractor drivers in a high-volume driver recruiting operation.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with frequent problem-solving, shifting priorities, and stressful situations handled professionally.
Strong consultative and communication skills.
Experience working with a diverse population.
Satisfactory background check and drug screening.
HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogen, and TSA training.
Occasional travel to customer sites or other company locations.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Keysoft Xcelerator.
Working knowledge of HubSpot.

Responsibilities

Review applications and match prospects to real operational needs.
Inform prospects of work details, including duties, settlement, schedules, and working conditions.
Select qualified prospects and schedule orientations.
Develop and execute recruiting strategies for current and anticipated needs.
Maintain an active pipeline of independent contractor driver prospects sufficient to meet operational requirements for quantity, vehicle type, location, and availability.
Contact and vet prospective independent contractor drivers in accordance with operations' needs.
Work with operations to ensure requested driver coverage is supplied within days.
Use active listening, appropriate questioning, interpersonal skills, and insight to identify suitable prospects.