Recruiting Assistant

WHY JOIN THE VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION TEAM? 

At Virginia Transportation, we believe our people are the driving force behind our success. As a leading auto hauling company, we’re committed to building a team of passionate professionals who share our vision of becoming the best in the industry. 

Every role at Virginia Transportation is essential to achieving our goals. Whether you’re a seasoned industry veteran or just starting your career, you’ll find opportunities to grow and excel in a supportive, team-oriented environment. 

At Virginia Transportation, we believe in taking care of our team. That’s why we offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Enjoy competitive wages, paid training, paid time off, company-paid short-term disability, a 401k with company match, company-paid life insurance, free or reduced medical insurance as well as, dental, and vision insurance, and most of all family-like atmosphere. Join us and become part of a team that’s committed to innovation, excellence, and taking care of one another as we lead the way in redefining the auto hauling industry. 

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY - WE'RE HIRING A RECRUITING ASSISTANT IN WEST WARWICK, RI!  

What will the Recruiting Assistant do? 

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and administrative skills to manage a variety of functions related to recruitment, including reporting to the Director of Recruiting and coordinating communication between job applicants. This entry-level position is full-time and does not typically involve overtime or weekend hours. You must enjoy working with others and have the ability to provide exceptional customer service

What is the Recruiting Assistant responsible for? 

• Prepare orientations, schedule onboarding of new hires, coordinating hotel reservations, transportation. 

• Accepts, reviews, and processes applications for selection. 

• Interviews applicants conducts background checks, processes Motor Vehicle Reports and DAC reports, and ensures compliance with all DOT and company hiring standards. 

• Utilizes Applicant Tracking software. 

• Coordinates and schedules new hires for orientation. 

• Records applications and manages the flow of documents and information within company database systems.

• Introduces company benefits to driver and oversees the orientation process including proper introduction of our company culture.

• Ongoing interface with Recruiting Director to accurately identify and respond to existing and upcoming driver staffing needs.

What knowledge, skills and abilities are required for the Recruiting Assistant role? 

1. Previous recruiting experience preferred but not required.

2. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

3. Strong decision-making skills

4. Ability to manage relationships both internally and externally.

5. Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships. 

6. Strong communication skills (oral, written and listening) 

7. Strong team player.

8. Attention to detail and accuracy a must.

9. Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain when performing essential duties. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with time constraints, interruptions. 

10. Work may require more than 40 hours per week. 

What are the physical demands of the Recruiting Assistant role? 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit/stand for most of his/her job duties. There is the need to frequently walk. There will be a moderate amount of standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting and reaching for some of his/her job duties. 

Visual requirements include reading off a computer screen as well as printed materials. A high degree of dexterity is required due to frequent use of a telephone console. 

Verbal and auditory requirements include the ability to communicate clearly over the telephone as well as in person. 

There is a moderate level of grasping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects of less than 50 lbs. 

This Job Description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them for the position if the work is similar, related or a reasonable requirement of the position. Additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time. 

What is the FLSA status of the Recruiting Assistant role? 

The FLSA status of this position is: Non-Exempt 

Who does the Recruiting Assistant report to?