Talent Acquisition Specialist I

Village Travel•Wichita, KS

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist I supports Village Travel’s full-cycle recruitment process. The role partners with hiring managers to attract, source, screen, and hire qualified candidates for driver, operations, maintenance, and administrative positions. It also serves as a brand ambassador for Village Travel and helps create a positive candidate experience. The position is based at Village Travel Wichita in Wichita, Kansas. It is full-time, on the day shift, and requires travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
One to three years of recruiting, staffing, customer service, sales, or human resources experience.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and recruiting software or Applicant Tracking Systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Highly organized, motivated, and team oriented.
Excellent computer skills and a high-level knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel to other company locations to attend events and meet with managers.
Ability to attend recruiting events, career fairs, and other company locations in KS, MO, LA, AR, and OK.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting in transportation, logistics, hospitality, or other high-volume environments.
Knowledge of DOT-regulated hiring requirements and CDL driver recruitment.

Responsibilities

Manage recruiting activities for all locations, from requisition through onboarding.
Source candidates through job boards, social media platforms, employee referrals, career fairs, community partnerships, and other recruitment channels.
Review applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates.
Conduct initial phone screenings and assess candidates’ qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
Create and post job advertisements on recruiting platforms.
Monitor recruiting metrics and source effectiveness.
Support recruitment marketing initiatives to enhance Village Travel’s employer brand.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and position requirements.
Provide regular recruitment status updates to hiring managers and HR leadership.
Ensure recruiting practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Maintain applicant records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Process pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug testing, and employment verification.
Prepare offer letters and onboarding documentation.
Support additional Human Resources initiatives and projects as assigned.