Recruiter

Job Title: Recruiter

Location (city, state): Liberty, NY

Industry: Transportation

Pay: $30-33 / hour (depending on experience)

Job Type: Contract

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Hybrid: 3 remote days, 2 onsite days

Perks: Competitive compensation, opportunity to work with a growing organization, collaborative team environment, and potential for long-term growth.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a transportation-focused organization that supports multiple operating companies and service lines. By leveraging technology and local expertise, the company provides transportation solutions that help keep communities connected and operations running efficiently.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Recruiter to support high-volume hiring needs in a fast-paced transportation environment. This individual will play a key role in attracting, interviewing, and coordinating candidates to ensure adequate staffing across multiple locations and shifts.

The ideal candidate is organized, self-directed, and comfortable managing a large pipeline while balancing changing business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume recruiting pipeline to support ongoing staffing demands
• Conduct approximately 20–25 candidate interviews each week, averaging 4–5 interviews per day
• Maintain a strong interview-to-hire ratio and move qualified candidates efficiently through the process
• Evaluate short- and long-term hiring needs based on operational demands, seasonality, and staffing gaps
• Coordinate closely with hiring managers and operations teams to prioritize urgent openings and changing workforce needs
• Track applicant activity, candidate status, and hiring metrics within recruiting systems and spreadsheets
• Monitor trends related to attendance, turnover, and staffing shortages and communicate findings to leadership
• Partner with onboarding teams to ensure new hires are prepared and fully cleared to begin work
• Maintain accurate employee and candidate records while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information
• Communicate professionally with candidates, managers, and internal stakeholders regarding schedules, interviews, and next steps
• Ensure all hiring and recruiting activities remain compliant with company guidelines and applicable regulations
• Assist with additional recruiting and staffing-related projects as needed

Qualifications

Experience:

• Previous experience in high-volume recruiting required
• Must have full candidate onboarding experience
• Experience supporting fast-paced environments such as transportation, logistics, operations, or staffing is preferred

Technical Skills:

• Experience using Indeed Smart Sourcing or similar recruiting platforms
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to track recruiting metrics

Soft Skills:

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to manage responsibilities independently
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and follow-through skills
• Goal-oriented with a sense of urgency and accountability

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.