Driver Recruiter

THE KENAN ADVANTAGE GROUP • North Canton, OH

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Driver Recruiter manages the full-cycle recruiting process, from lead generation through hire, for drivers and Owner-Operators in an assigned region. The role builds relationships with new and existing candidates, partners with terminal managers and other business leaders to fill open positions efficiently, and supports successful candidate onboarding. Recruiters also create targeted outreach activities, manage candidate applications, and contribute to hiring events and recruiting performance discussions. The position is based in North Canton, Ohio, and may require travel to KAG locations up to 15% of the time.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• At least 1 year of recruiting experience.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Comfort with heavy call volumes.
• Ability to multitask and manage time and resources effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time to various KAG locations, as required.

Nice To Haves

• Degree preferred.
• Transportation recruiting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle driver recruitment process, from lead through hire, for an assigned region.
• Create and implement targeted recruitment activities, including call, email, and text outreach.
• Regularly monitor and review safety-sensitive candidate applications in the applicant tracking system.
• Screen prospective drivers for hiring qualifications and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and the compliance team to support effective candidate onboarding.
• Provide customer service and communication to prospective and existing candidates.
• Collaborate with recruiting teammates and field management to provide recruitment tools and data.
• Participate in weekly and monthly performance and prioritization calls with assigned business leaders.
• Plan and lead driver recruiting hiring events throughout the assigned region and business unit.
• Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers to understand current and future hiring and business needs.
• Promote effective communication, teamwork, respect, constructive guidance, and high-quality customer service.

Benefits

• Supportive, high-performing team culture.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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