Recruiter

A heavy emphasis on this role is placed on sourcing and recruiting talent. Utilizing sales, research, and networking skills, 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, screening applicants, and heavy sourcing.

Qualified candidates will have at least 2-3 years of recruiting experience with a similar work environment. While we provide excellent guidance and support, recruiter candidates must be self-motivated and self-efficient and have prior demonstrated experience in doing so. Much of the work of this role is conducted with hiring managers and candidates via phone and email, but may also include manager training, participation in leadership meetings, job fairs, and career presentations at schools and other organizations.

This position will be based out of our Reading (HQ) office, reporting to the Logistics Recruiting Supervisor/Manager. This role will primarily support Transportation and Warehouse operations and recruit for positions such as Operations Supervisors, Operations Managers, Senior Managers and above.

Major 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

- Confers with management and supervisors to identify staffing needs and requirements, conducting intake/scoping calls and providing process overviews and realistic expectations to hiring managers.

- Manages the necessary sourcing and advertising of openings

- Develops and maintains relationships with technical schools, colleges, alumni groups, military sources, and diversity organizations to find and attract applicants

- Manages and facilities onsite hiring events (open house, career fairs, interview days)

- 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 polices 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

- Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences in all phases of 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

Qualifications:

- 2-3 years recruiting experience in a large, decentralized or centralized company environment required

- Bilingual Spanish candidates with fluency in reading/writing highly preferred

- Prior exempt level role recruiting required, preferred experience in niche position recruitment.

- Bachelor's degree required, or, at least 3 years of equivalent work experience required

- 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.

- Willingness to travel, about 20-30% 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

- Strong knowledge of enterprise applicant tracking systems required, prior experience with Taleo preferred

- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required

Compensation:

$55-65K

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.