Talent Acquisition Specialist (12-Month Term)

Trimac Transportation•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

Trimac is a transportation company with an 80-year legacy of safely delivering products. Our workplace culture is safe, respectful, innovative, and inclusive, aiming to provide a rewarding work environment with new opportunities and career growth. We encourage open communication, integrity, individuality, and diverse talents. This role is a 12-month term position. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for full-cycle recruitment to support Trimac's U.S. Driver hiring initiatives. This role involves partnering closely with Operations leaders, Terminal Managers, and business stakeholders to deliver a consultative, high-touch recruitment experience, ensuring hiring practices are efficient, compliant, and candidate-focused. Operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, the Specialist will support the attraction, sourcing, and hiring of qualified CDL drivers across multiple U.S. business lines and regions. This position is key to maintaining strong driver pipelines, reducing time-to-fill, and supporting business growth through effective talent acquisition strategies. The role reports to the Manager, Talent Acquisition and collaborates with Operations, People & Culture, and Shared Services teams.

Requirements

Degree, diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of Talent Acquisition experience, preferably in transportation, logistics, skilled trades, or high-volume recruitment environments.
Experience recruiting CDL drivers or other safety-sensitive positions is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting multi-site or geographically dispersed hiring initiatives is considered an asset.
Strong sourcing, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
Experience using Tenstreet, Applicant Tracking Systems, and recruitment technologies.
Strong understanding of driver qualification requirements, DOT regulations, and transportation industry hiring practices is considered an asset.
Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for CDL and professional driver positions across multiple U.S. regions and business lines.
Partner with Terminal Managers, Operations Leaders, and other stakeholders to understand workforce requirements, hiring priorities, and staffing forecasts.
Provide consultative guidance on recruitment strategies, labor market trends, driver availability, and competitive hiring practices.
Deliver a high-quality, consistent candidate experience from initial contact through offer acceptance and onboarding transition.
Proactively source qualified drivers through multiple channels including Tenstreet, job boards, referrals, social media, networking, and direct outreach.
Build and maintain active talent pipelines for ongoing and hard-to-fill driver positions.
Conduct candidate screening, qualification assessments, and interview coordination to ensure alignment with operational requirements.
Support recruitment marketing initiatives and employer branding efforts focused on attracting professional drivers.
Monitor recruitment metrics and hiring activity to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable federal, state, DOT, and company hiring requirements.
Support standardized and scalable recruitment processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment documentation, and reporting within the Applicant Tracking System and related platforms.
Partner with People Operations, Safety, Compliance, and Shared Services teams throughout the hiring process.
Contribute ideas and feedback to improve driver recruitment strategies, sourcing techniques, and the overall candidate experience.
Stay current on driver recruitment best practices, industry trends, market conditions, and competitive intelligence.