Senior Manager of Driver Recruiting

Paper Transport•Town of Ledgeview, WI

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Driver Recruiting leads the strategies, teams, and partnerships that attract qualified drivers and strengthen Paper Transport’s employer brand. The role drives recruiting performance, develops talent pipelines, and improves the hiring experience to support the company’s long-term growth. It leads the Driver Recruiting team and supporting Marketing function, partners with Operations and business leaders, and oversees driver recruiting and onboarding processes. The role also manages departmental budgets and resources, supports compliance with applicable DOT and FMCSA regulations, and travels as needed for recruiting events, job fairs, driver engagement activities, and school visits.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills, including the ability to develop teams, establish accountability, and drive results.
Strategic thinking and analytical skills to use recruiting data, market insights, and financial metrics to improve performance and guide decisions.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and adapt messaging to different audiences.
A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to prioritizing work, improving processes, and adapting to changing business needs.
Knowledge of transportation recruiting, driver qualification requirements, and employment marketing practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, social media platforms, and online recruiting tools.
Associate degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Five or more years of leadership experience within the transportation industry.

Nice To Haves

Experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, employment marketing, or related functions.
Experience with recruiting metrics, budget management, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead driver recruiting strategy to achieve hiring goals, build talent pipelines, and support current and future business needs.
Lead and develop the Driver Recruiting team and supporting Marketing function, establishing priorities, accountability, and alignment with company goals.
Develop recruiting marketing and outreach strategies to strengthen the employer brand and attract qualified candidates across driver, office, and operational roles.
Use recruiting metrics, applicant tracking system data, competitive pay analysis, and market trends to improve hiring performance, candidate experience, efficiency, and recruiting costs.
Partner with Operations and business leaders to prioritize hiring needs and ensure candidates receive accurate information about opportunities, pay, benefits, operations, and expectations.
Build relationships with truck driving schools, entry-level driver training programs, and industry partners to expand candidate pipelines, increase referrals, and support long-term hiring needs.
Oversee driver recruiting and onboarding processes to create a positive candidate experience, prepare new hires for their transition to Paper Transport, and support retention.
Ensure recruiting processes comply with applicable DOT and FMCSA regulations, driver qualification requirements, and company policies.
Manage departmental budgets, team resources, and workload priorities to maximize effectiveness, meet goals, and support continuous improvement.
Develop and deliver recruiting communications and presentations; travel as needed for recruiting events, job fairs, driver engagement activities, and school visits.

Benefits

Bonus plan eligibility, up to 8% of salary.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account.
Short-term disability and long-term disability.
100% company-paid life insurance.
401(k) retirement savings with company match.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Drive Your Wellbeing Program, with a third-party nurse partner available at no cost.
Financial Counseling Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Ongoing training and employee development opportunities.
Education Assistance Program for a master’s degree.