Owner-Operator Senior Recruiter

Roadrunner•Downers Grove, IL

21d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Roadrunner is hiring an Owner-Operator Senior Recruiter to build and maintain a steady pipeline of qualified owner-operators. The role requires high-volume recruiting, a sales-oriented approach, and the judgment to understand drivers’ motivations and earn their trust. The recruiter manages candidates from first contact through orientation, prioritizes activity according to business needs and pipeline health, and works to convert qualified candidates efficiently. The position is based onsite in Downers Grove, Illinois. The recruiter uses Tenstreet and other recruiting and screening systems, maintains accurate real-time records, and monitors recruiting metrics and targets. They coordinate document collection and onboarding with Safety, Orientation, and Fleet teams, remain engaged with drivers during early tenure to support retention, and share market feedback and process improvements with the recruiting function. Compensation includes a base salary of $65,000–$75,000 plus performance-based commission. Target total annual compensation is approximately $80,000–$95,000, with higher earning potential for exceptional performance. Roadrunner offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO.

Requirements

At least 4 years of high-volume recruiting, sales, or business development experience.
Ability to meet aggressive targets in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
Strong phone presence and ability to build rapport quickly while managing high call volume.
Comfort creating urgency, handling objections, and driving decisions.
Understanding of drivers’ priorities and how to earn their trust.
Exceptional organizational discipline and follow-through under pressure.
Ability to operate within defined processes while identifying opportunities to improve them.
Proficiency with ATS/CRM systems and strong data hygiene.
Proficiency with Tenstreet, Clearinghouse, MVR, and PSP, including the ability to read consumer reports and determine driver qualification.
Resilience and composure in a high-pressure, results-oriented setting.

Nice To Haves

Transportation or driver recruiting experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the full hiring lifecycle from first contact through orientation with speed, discipline, and professionalism.
Run a structured recruiting process: qualify candidates, set clear expectations, and move qualified drivers forward promptly.
Prioritize recruiting activity based on business demand and pipeline health.
Position Roadrunner’s value and close candidates with confidence.
Manage significant inbound volume and conduct aggressive outbound activity to generate and convert leads.
Maintain a professional follow-up cadence and serve as the primary point of contact for candidates.
Handle objections and turn candidate interest into committed applicants.
Maintain accurate ATS/CRM records in real time and track conversion rates, time-to-hire, pipeline stages, and targets.
Identify recruiting bottlenecks, adjust activity, and provide visibility and insights to the broader team.
Drive document collection and onboarding readiness.
Coordinate with Safety, Orientation, and Fleet teams to reduce friction in the hiring and onboarding process.
Stay engaged with drivers during early tenure to reinforce expectations and help reduce early turnover.
Share market feedback, process gaps, and effective recruiting approaches, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Make required calls, follow up daily with qualified applicants, and update Tenstreet after every conversation.
Monitor weekly recruiting activity, including leads worked, conversations held, applications submitted, and orientations scheduled, and adjust when behind.
Pre-qualify candidates early, clearly explain pay, routes, expectations, and next steps, and pursue a decision or next step on calls when possible.
Escalate problems promptly and remain professional under pressure.