Independent Contractor Recruiter

Stevens Transport•Dallas, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Independent Contractor Recruiter recruits qualified Independent Contractors for Stevens Transport CD, Inc. and maintains a pipeline of candidates to meet operational needs. This is an on-site position at Stevens Transport headquarters in Dallas, Texas, reporting to the I/C Business Advisor Manager. The role develops and carries out recruiting plans, sources and interviews driver candidates, manages job postings and requisitions, and coordinates onboarding orientations. It also involves coaching prospective Independent Contractors on effective business ownership and potential revenue growth, maintaining communication throughout onboarding, coordinating with Driver Management, and supporting contracted drivers with onboarding, company policies, inquiries, and training and development. The position requires high-volume phone work, presentation skills, organization, an enthusiastic attitude, and achievement of daily talk-time goals.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in sales, recruiting, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience as a driver manager or former driver.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
Strong problem-solving skills, time management, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Accuracy, record-keeping, data-entry, and interpersonal skills; team-player mentality.
Workday, AS400, and Tenstreet experience or familiarity are listed among the skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

The preferred qualifications repeat strong organizational skills and attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially; no separate preferred qualifications are specified.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute recruiting plans to meet Independent Contractor hiring goals.
Post job advertisements on various platforms and manage the job requisition process.
Source, screen, and interview potential driver candidates.
Coordinate and conduct onboarding orientations for new Independent Contractors.
Meet daily talk-time goals while handling high-volume phone work.
Coach potential Independent Contractors on practices that support effective business ownership.
Identify ways to increase prospective Independent Contractors’ revenue opportunities, including improving miles and controlling expenses such as fuel costs.
Act as a liaison between driver candidates and the Contractor Business Advisor Manager.
Maintain regular communication with prospective Independent Contractors throughout onboarding.
Coordinate with operations’ Driver Management.
Provide ongoing support to contracted drivers regarding onboarding processes and company policies.
Address and resolve driver inquiries and issues in a timely manner.
Assist in coordinating training and development programs for contracted drivers.