Recruiting Assistant

Virginia Transportation Corp•West Warwick, RI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Transportation is hiring an entry-level, full-time Recruiting Assistant in West Warwick, Rhode Island. The position supports recruitment administration and applicant communication, reports to the Director of Recruiting, and coordinates hiring and onboarding activities for drivers. The role is 100% onsite and does not typically involve overtime or weekend hours, although work may occasionally exceed 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate has strong communication and administrative skills, enjoys working with others, and provides exceptional customer service.

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong decision-making skills.
Ability to manage relationships internally and externally.
Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships.
Strong oral, written, and listening communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to perform essential duties under time constraints and interruptions.
Ability to perform duties that may require a high level of mental effort and strain.

Nice To Haves

Previous recruiting experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare orientations and schedule onboarding for new hires, including coordinating hotel reservations and transportation.
Accept, review, and process applications for selection.
Interview applicants, conduct background checks, process Motor Vehicle Reports and DAC reports, and ensure compliance with DOT and company hiring standards.
Use applicant tracking software.
Coordinate and schedule new hires for orientation.
Record applications and manage documents and information in company database systems.
Introduce company benefits to drivers and oversee orientation, including introducing the company culture.
Work with the Recruiting Director to identify and respond to current and upcoming driver staffing needs.