Corporate Talent Acquisition Specialist

What You’ll Do:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring we are hiring the best possible talent for the organization. You’ll join a team that has a deep understanding of how our business operates which allows them to excel in identifying and attracting top talent. Our Talent Acquisition Specialists are passionate about finding talent that will help transform the transportation industry and are committed to always providing an unforgettable candidate experience.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for corporate and operational roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding coordination.
• Create unique strategies to identify, attract, and engage with the best talent
• Screen, interview and prepare a candidate slate within an appropriate and consistent timeline
• Effectively communicate U.S. Xpress’ mission and culture to help candidates understand impact and value
• Build and maintain a network of potential candidates through proactive market research and ongoing relationship management
• Effectively partner with stakeholders to manage expectations of managers, solve recruiting issues and act as an advisor throughout the recruiting process
• Focus on providing a great candidate & hiring manager experiences at every opportunity
• Provide timely reporting of key metrics and insights to drive decisions and improve processes
• Maintain knowledge of compensation offerings, benefits, salary structures and variable pay plans for potential candidates
• Promote USX company-wide programs in recruiting, marketing, employee referrals, job positing, background verification and offer negotiations
• Support Talent Acquisition projects and initiatives related to process improvement, employer branding, employee referrals, career fairs, and recruiting operations.

What We’re Looking For:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.

Experience

• 2–3 years of recruiting experience in a corporate or agency environment required.
• Experience managing full cycle recruiting across multiple role types and levels.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, manufacturing, or high-volume recruiting environments preferred.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and leading recruitment strategy discussions.

Skills/Certifications

• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, Boolean search techniques, and talent market research.
• Experience using ATS platforms such as Cornerstone or similar systems.
• Experience utilizing sourcing tools including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and related platforms.
• Strong ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Self-motivated with the ability to think both strategically and tactically to solve recruiting challenges.

Who We Are:

Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn’t tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting-edge technology. It’s the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise—both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?

Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic/Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death/Dismemberment
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Work Environment / Physical Requirements – Normal office settings.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.