Driver Recruiter

POSITION SCOPE:

The XGS Driver is responsible for contacting and screening qualified Driver applicants to fill open positions at our facilities, while maintaining current knowledge of employment laws, regional variances in recruitment, transportation rules and regulations, and XGS minimum hiring requirements. This person will also help with onboarding, so knowledge of HR is strongly preferred.

This role is eligible for incentive. Earn base salary plus uncapped incentive for hiring and retention. Earn up to $10K , in addition to your base salary, per year with the Recruiter Incentive Plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prescreen driver, dock, supervisory, and clerical applicants while collaborating with XGS management, safety, and service center managers on staffing needs and qualifications for open positions.
• Develop an effective pipeline of qualified candidates, as business needs dictate.
• Track calls generated from all forms of advertising.
• Leverage and maintain online recruiting resources to identify and source qualified candidates.
• Be available to receive calls and contact candidates outside of normal business hours.
• Provide complete, accurate, and credible information to candidates about the company and positions.
• Participate with XGS management and service center managers in the interview process, while utilizing specific operational and safety questions.
• Use effective communication approaches that proactively keeps others informed, and appropriately expressing ideas and thoughts, both verbally and in written form on a timely basis.
• Participate in the development of ongoing creative and cost-effective recruiting and hiring strategies.
• Maintain and update candidate information through the Applicant Tracking System.
• Order and maintain MVR, DAC, PSP, CDLIS, criminal background, and other reports to ensure timely processing of applications and ensure applicants are meeting minimum hiring requirements.
• Order and track all pre-employment DOT and non-DOT drug screens.
• Request VOE’s, including the outreach to prior employers, to verify an applicant’s employment.
• Meet KPIs developed for your, and the recruiting team's, success.
• Must be a self-starter who is able to take initiative, work alone and be able to work in a team environment
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with XGS management (especially service center managers), vendors, organizations, and other team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results, and credibility.
• Onboard and interview as needed, strong HR background preferred
• Other administrative duties as determined by management

PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION:

• CDL Driver recruitment experience plus HR experience, HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Any combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 1-2 year of experience in fast paced, recruiting environment.
• 1-2 years combined experience in transportation operations or driver recruiting.
• Experience in transportation industry, highly preferred.
• Strong professional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of hiring best practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills, organized, and detail oriented.
• Desire to collaborate with team members while also working independently to manage deadlines.
• Ability to exchange information effectively in a concise and logical way.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

We are a company that stives to bring our people together for open collaboration, development and growth, regular celebrations while supporting and building stronger communities in which we serve.

ENVIRONMENT

Most work is conducted in a comfortable office environment but exposure to site conditions may also occur. Personal protective equipment must be worn in all areas as required. Although the work usually is not considered inherently dangerous, must be careful while performing onsite services.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. XGS reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.