Driver Recruiter

THE KENAN ADVANTAGE GROUP•North Canton, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At KAG, we're looking for individuals who are motivated by goals, passionate about helping people find opportunities, and comfortable working in a high-volume environment. Our Driver Recruiters balance relationship building with a strong sense of urgency, managing multiple openings while maintaining exceptional candidate experiences. The ideal candidate is resilient, highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys spending time on the phone engaging candidates and driving hiring results. This position is an on-site role based in our North Canton, Ohio office. Relocation will be considered. Our campus offers a welcoming and conveniently located work environment, including a cafeteria with hot meals, a coffee cafe, and an on-site gym. Sponsorship not available for this position. Position Summary As a Driver Recruiter, you will be responsible for establishing relationships with new and existing drivers and Owner-Operators. This position partners with terminal managers to ensure an expedited and smooth process to fill open positions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience working in settings where customer service outcomes are clearly defined.

Requirements

High School Diploma required; Degree preferred
1+ years of recruiting experience preferred; transportation recruiting experience a plus.
Will also consider highly motivated, results-oriented candidates with a proven track record of success in fast-paced, customer-focused or performance-driven roles.
Strong phone presence and communication skills; position requires substantial outbound calling and candidate engagement
Exceptional organizational skills; Ability to multitask and manage time/resources effectively
Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

transportation recruiting experience a plus

Responsibilities

Full-cycle (lead to hire) management of driver recruitment process for a designated region.
Create and implement targeted recruitment activities for assigned region: call, email, and text blitz's, etc.
Regular monitor and review of safety-sensitive candidate applications in applicant tracking system.
Screen prospective drivers to ensure qualifications for hire and work with hiring manager to schedule interviews.
Collaborates with hiring managers and the compliance team to insure effective and seamless on-boarding for successful candidates.
Demonstrate excellent customer service in communication supporting prospective and existing candidates and collaborating with other team members and field management to provide tools and a variety of recruitment data.
Participate and contribute to weekly and monthly performance and prioritization calls with assigned business leaders.
Plan and lead driver recruiting hiring events throughout assigned region and business unit.
Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs.
Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.