We are currently looking for a
Director of Recruiting to join our West Des Moines Office! The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Driver Recruiting. This position is responsible for successfully Recruiting and Onboarding Drivers to the Company by planning, designing, and implementing programs to recruit qualified Class A Drivers in order to meet established company objectives and to sustain a minimal turnover rate of existing Drivers. Great full-time first shift schedule of Monday-Friday 7am-5pm!
A day in the life of a Decker Director of Recruiting looks like:- Managing a team of Driver Recruiters and Processors at a high level
- Communicating with Operation Managers regarding recruiting needs, job specifications, qualifications and skills required of candidates
- Assisting with Communications and Social Media efforts to target Driver Applicants and Workforce
- Working with ad agencies that target Drivers and create a steady flow of qualified applicants
- Compiling and analyzing data to make recommendations regarding the most cost-efficient advertising sources to utilize for recruiting
- Creating and Designing advertisements in trade publications and other print media
- Coaching and training recruiters to qualify, sell and close Drivers over the phone and electronic communications
- Leading the process to ensure candidates understand the position and meet qualifications; approving applicants for hire
- Creating a positive hiring and onboarding experience for Driver candidates
- Ensuring all necessary documentation is obtained for DOT Driver files
- Assisting in a wide array of pre and post orientation Driver retention issues
- Working with internal departments to answer Driver questions, Driver concerns, and/or resolve issues
- Researching, planning and organizing new and creative recruiting strategies to keep up with and stay ahead of industry trends
- Providing reports to the Management Team detailing recruiting efforts
- Developing relationships with local driving schools, unemployment offices, and military installations as additional sources of applicants
- Monitoring pay stability and overall satisfaction of driver competitive pay
- Must be willing to travel to our Fort Dodge Headquarters on an as-needed basis
- Other duties as assigned
Director of Recruiting Must Haves- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
- 4 year degree in a business field preferred
- Expert knowledge of the internet and Microsoft Office software
- Logistics experience/knowledge of trucking industry
- 3-5 years job related experience required
- Previous Supervisory experience in a Transportation environment
Director of Recruiting Nice to Haves- Experience with Tenstreet and McLeod systems is a plus.
What You Get From Decker- A competitive salary paid weekly plus quarterly performance bonuses!
- Optional Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for both Medical and Dependent Care Expenses
- One week of PTO upon hire; another week at 6 months and then annually thereafter!
- Paid Holidays, 401(k) and more!
