Staffing Specialist/Recruiter

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Job description

Xpress Global Systems (XGS) is the best-in-class service provider in the nationwide transportation of floorcovering. We provide a broad range of services including LTL, Truckload, Return Management, Warehousing, Cutting, and Fulfillment for our valued customers. Our success is built on core values, centered around People, Culture, and Service. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated people to join our team, encompassing a passion for safety, quality, and customer service.

XGS is experiencing a tremendous amount of growth. Due to company growth, we are adding SEVERAL ADDITIONAL full-time Staffing Specialists to our facilities -- this will be located in our Tunnel Hill, GA terminal. However, you must be able to travel to your region for training and/or work. This role will require at least 20-40% travel.

The XGS HR & Staffing Specialist is responsible for contacting and screening qualified driver, dock, and clerical applicants to fill open positions at our facilities, while maintaining current knowledge of transportation rules, 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.

What the Staffing Specialist will be doing...

• Prescreen driver, dock, 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

What XGS is looking for in an ideal candidate...

• Ability to travel 20-40% of the time
• CDL Driver recruitment experience plus HR experience, HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Bachelor's degree preferred. Any combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 1 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.

Additionally the Staffing Specialist must be able to...

• Sit for long periods of time.
• Have manual dexterity to operate a computer and other office machines.
• Have a clear and understandable speaking voice for the purposes of telephone communication.
• Have the ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Climb stairs.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Have correctable vision and hearing.

XGS work environment...

Most work is conducted in an environment where there is significant exposure to outdoor weather conditions and 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.

Xpress Global Systems, LLC. provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.'

Work Location:

• Tunnel Hill, GA with 20-40% travel

Work Remotely

• Some

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Application Question(s):

• TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE ANSWER: This position will be located in Tunnel Hill, GA but will require travel to the region the staffing specialist is responsible for. This role will be BETWEEN 20 & 40% TRAVEL. Are you OK with the location and travel?
• TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE ANSWER: What is your targeted salary for your next role? This role is $55,000-$65,000 (depending on several factors - INCLUDING location) plus incentive -- $25 hiring incentive and $25 retention incentive (uncapped - earn up to an additional $10K per year).
• PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. YOUR ANSWER IS BEING SUBMITTED TO THE RECRUITING MANAGER: Tell me why you are a good fit for this position. We are looking for four (4) priority attributes/experiences in our ideal candidate. 1.) Recruiting, driver recruiting preferred (or high volume hourly), 2.) HR onboarding (some employee relations), 3.) Bilingual (Spanish), 4.) Within the posted range - ideally $50k, plus uncapped hiring and retention incentive). Please explain how these areas are a good fit for you.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Recruiting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• ATS: 1 year (Preferred)
• Employment & labor law: 1 year (Preferred)
• Transportation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Driver recruiting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Candidate pipeline management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Tenstreet or iCIMS: 1 year (Preferred)
• Recruitment strategies: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: One location