Driver Recruiter

Locations 6700 Port Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, US Job Category Corporate: Individual Contributors Job Category Human Resources Job Function Talent Acquisition Job Description The Fleet Recruiter is responsible for the successful recruitment of Owner Operators, Company Drivers, & Subcontractors by employing best practices in the areas of relationship building, utilizing inbound and outbound sales calling techniques, and advocating the company’s ethical standards by hiring/partnering with the best of the best drivers in the industry. Responsibilities : Cultivate and drive the fleet growth of Owner Operators, Independent Contractors, and Company Drivers Lead generation and development Inbound and outbound call campaigns, including cold calling Represent the Company with Integrity and Professionalism Must work as a team to meet weekly/monthly/quarterly recruiting and retention goals Communicate with driver applicants regarding placement and application status Execution of innovative and cost-effective recruiting plans to meet fleet goals and objectives Work to improve the effectiveness of all driver placement sources Generate and manage application flow for area of responsibility Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Strong verbal and written communication skills Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast-paced environment Willingness to learn all DOT and CSA2010 rules and regulations pertaining to the qualifications of Drivers Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. Experience with CRM or ATS tools ( Tenstreet a plus) Skills: The ideal candidate will possess a "can do" attitude with a "will do" work ethic Must have the ability to work in a fast paced/high volume sales environment Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus Recruiting/Sales experience is a plus Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer. #LI-Onsite #LI-BT1 WHAT WE OFFER Compensation: Competitive base pay based on experience, industry/geographic benchmarks and internal equity. Some positions may be eligible for incentive pay programs and/or equity-based incentives. Pay ranges published on job boards are not provided nor verified by the Company. Health: Medical and Pharmacy insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Vision; Dental; Life and Disability; Critical Illness; Accident Indemnity; Hospital Indemnity; On-demand telehealth via Teladoc; Employee Assistance Program (counseling and financial/lifestyle coaching). Wealth: 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; Employee stock purchase program; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Commuter Benefits; LegalEASE legal coverage. Time: 7 paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) tiers ranging from 10-25 days annually. Culture: A collaborative, transformation-driven, solutions-first environment full of "can do" attitude and "will do" work ethic. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Agencies: The Company does not accept unsolicited outreach from third parties. Absent an agreement signed by internal Talent Acquisition and Procurement, and a documented request from Talent Acquisition to submit candidates for a specified requisition, we will not approve payments to any third party. Work Authorization: Within the United States, the Company is an E-Verify employer. Unless otherwise indicated, U.S.-based workers must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, including but not limited to F-1, H-1, H-2, L, J, and TN visas, etc. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. Reasonable Accommodations: Physical/mental requirements are listed only to identify where potential accommodations may be needed, not as qualification standards. In compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, and FMLA), accommodations may be available to qualified individuals unable to perform essential duties without them. Additional requirements may apply to meet legal, regulatory, and Company standards. Recruitment Fraud: We will only contact you from @forwardair.com or @omnilogistics.com emails (system messages may come from @workflow.email.us-phoenix-1.ocs.oraclecloud.com). If reached via Indeed or LinkedIn, verify recruiters by reviewing their LinkedIn profiles. We will never request sensitive personal information outside secure systems, nor ask for purchases. Report suspected scams to the Federal Trade Commission and your state Attorney General . #J-18808-Ljbffr