GTS Transportation
Driver Recruiter
BURR RIDGE, IL · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$39k-$65kDetected 7 hours ago
Cold OutreachNegotiationLogisticsRecruitingHRISEmployment LawCustomer SupportCommunicationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- In this role, you'll source, engage, and onboard qualified CDL drivers to meet our operational needs.
- Assist with the full-cycle recruiting process: sourcing and screening candidates, verifying CDL licensure and driving history, scheduling and supporting interviews, and coordinating onboarding.
Responsibilities
- GTS Transportation is looking for a dynamic and energetic entry-level Driver Recruiter to join our team and drive our talent acquisition efforts forward.
- Your enthusiasm and proactive approach will help build a strong driver workforce and keep our logistics operations running smoothly.
- We'll provide the training and support you need to grow into a full-cycle recruiting role - this is a hands-on, fast-paced position with real impact on our transportation network.
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CDT Responsibilities Support recruiting strategies to attract qualified CDL drivers through social media, driver-focused job boards, industry associations, and cold calling.
- Help build and maintain a steady pipeline of driver candidates through ongoing outreach, referrals, and relationship-building with industry contacts.
- Collaborate with HR on new hire orientation, contracts, and onboarding logistics for incoming drivers.
- Support recruitment campaigns across social platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed, and CDL-specific job boards) and track candidates through our HRIS/ATS platform.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
Requirements
- Requirements Associate's or Bachelor's degree required.
- No prior recruiting experience necessary; however, candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in customer service, sales, or transportation/logistics, or prior exposure to recruiting.
- Bilingual proficiency in Russian, Ukrainian, or another Eastern European/Slavic language is a plus, as a significant portion of our driver workforce communicates in these languages.
Skills
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn negotiation and closing techniques.
Compensation
- Compensation Base salary of $39,000-$65,000 annually.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
- 401(k) matching and paid time off (PTO).
- Company-provided life insurance policy.
- Wellness Perk: Company-paid Life Time Fitness discount/credit.
Company info
- This is a great opportunity for someone early in their recruiting career who is eager to learn the transportation industry from the ground up.
- What We Offer Full-time, W-2 position with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
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