Recruiter Logistics Operations (Warehouse/Transportation)

Penske•Irving, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Penske Logistics Operations Field Recruiter will manage the full life-cycle recruiting process, for salaried leader positions including sourcing, selection, offer negotiation, and initiating the onboarding process for our Transportation and Warehouse operations. We are seeking a highly responsive, customer-focused individual with strong time management and organizational skills to manage approximately 20 (primarily salaried) positions at any given point. This position is preferred to be based out of our Irving, TX office reporting to the Recruiting Manager with a strong dotted line relationship to the vice-president(s) and human resource director(s). This position will recruit for positions such as Operations Managers, Operations Supervisors, and other salaried roles supporting the warehouse and transportation business. A heavy emphasis in this role is placed on sourcing and recruiting talent. Utilizing resume databases, research, and networking skills, social media, the position will require the proactive identification of active and passive talent through flawless execution of our process and creative thinking for challenging roles and markets. The position will also be responsible for placing and editing job advertisements in various media outlets, database management, internet resume mining, cold calling, local school/organization recruiting diversity organizations, and screening applicants.

Requirements

2-3 years recruiting experience in a large, decentralized or centralized company environment required
Bachelor's degree required, or, at least 3 years of equivalent work experience required
Must have demonstrated strong headheading and sourcing strategies for salaried/professional positions.
Must have demonstrated internal customer service skills, including troubleshoot and problem solving experiences.
Must have demonstrated strong organizational and documentation skills
Able to communicate effectively both in-person and through written correspondences and presentations with candidates, peers, managers, and leadership.
Ability to work in dynamic, fast paced environment, and keep up with a high volume of activity
Detail oriented, self-motivated, strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Strong knowledge of enterprise applicant tracking systems required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish candidates with fluency in reading/writing highly preferred
Willingness to travel, about 20-40% to various locations by car, plane or train overnight, as required or directed by area operational leadership
Excellent knowledge of Internet candidate data mining; recruiting certification preferred
prior experience with Taleo preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains effective working relationship with HR and Operational partners to ensure appropriate staffing service levels are met through the creation of area staffing plans
Manages the necessary sourcing and advertising of openings
Develops and maintains local relationships with colleges, alumni groups, military sources, and diversity organizations to find and attract applicants
Conducts electronic screening and phone screening of candidates, updating status in our tracking system.
Maintains constant communication with hiring managers on active candidates. Also regularly discusses future hiring needs and backup candidates.
Coordinates background checks on applicants, and reference checks where appropriate
Coaches hiring managers with effective recruiting practices to ensure policies and legal requirements are in compliance.
Possess and maintains on-going knowledge of the latest recruiting strategies utilizing a high level of creativity and latitude
Ensures compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations including ADA; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences in all phases of the recruitment process.
Supports Penske diversity initiatives and objectives.
Develops a full understanding of, and utilizes, reporting features of recruiting systems, including requisition reports, candidate status reports, etc.
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor