Driver Recruiting Department Manager

Stevens Transport • Dallas, TX

12d

About The Position

The Driver Recruiting Department Manager oversees the daily activities of 15+ driver recruiters in a fast-paced, high-call-volume environment. The department is responsible for reviewing, pre-screening, selecting, and hiring company drivers. The manager oversees floor activity, department expenditures, vendor and outside-school relationships, application flow and processing, veteran programs, and advertising placement. The position has several direct reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle high volumes of inbound and outbound calls and email.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines.
• At least 5 years of verifiable high-volume recruiting experience, with strengths in project management and business development.
• Proven candidate-sourcing and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment focused on delivering projected results.
• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills, including confidence discussing the company's business model and strategic vision.
• Strong organization, communication, oral and written communication, interpersonal, and active-listening skills.
• High degree of initiative and ability to execute independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use analytics to inform recruiting strategy and tactics.
• General knowledge of employment laws and state and federal grants regarding entry-level and on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the TenStreet applicant tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and retain a recruiting team capable of converting high-volume activity into hires that meet company growth goals.
• Provide structured training and consistent coaching to strengthen the team's customer service and selling skills.
• Track recruiting results and provide daily and weekly updates to the VP.
• Build industry influence through networking and relationships with schools, military affiliations, and other business partners.
• Ensure the team accurately communicates driver opportunities and evaluates applicants against hiring criteria.
• Monitor call-volume, recruiter-activity, and pipeline reports to identify productivity bottlenecks.
• Implement communication and reporting strategies that improve visibility into metrics.
• Work directly with outside schools and veteran programs regarding new hires for driving positions.
• Oversee floor activity, department expenditures, vendor relationships, application flow and processing, veteran programs, and advertising placement.

What This Job Offers

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