Talent Acquisition Specialist I

Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist I is responsible for supporting the full-cycle recruitment process for Village Travel. This position partners with hiring managers to attract, source, screen, and hire qualified candidates for driver, operations, maintenance, and administrative positions. This role serves as a brand ambassador for Village Travel and creates a positive candidate experience.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage recruiting activities for all locations from requisition through onboarding. 
• Source candidates for all locations 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 candidate 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 various 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or 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.
• Must be highly organized, motivated and team oriented
• Must have excellent computer skills and a high-level knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be able to travel to other company locations to attend events, visit with managers, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Physical Demands:

• Ability to attend recruiting events, career fairs, and other company locations (KS, MO, LA, AR, OK).
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.