Driver Recruiting Manager
28 days ago
Lenexa
Job DescriptionDescription: Looking for the ability to make an impact as a key part of a dedicated, diverse, and growing company? If so, Auto DriveawaySystems, LLC and its family of driveaway companies is seeking an energetic, safety-focused, and passionate Driver Recruiting Manager to lead a talented team of recruiters charged with hiring and staffing drivers for one of the largest professional driveaway companies in the United States. Auto Driveaway is a leading national provider of professional vehicle relocation services. Auto Driveaway primarily serves large corporate fleets, fleet management companies, upfitters, dealerships and vehicle OEMs with fast, safe, and reliable door-to-door driveaway and trucked transportation service nationwide. Services include fleet shipping and fleet management services; single vehicle “door-to-door driveaway” shipping; expedited shipping; enclosed carrier shipping for high-value vehicles; international (overseas) shipping; short-term and long-term vehicle storage; licensing, titling, and registration of vehicles; and vehicle maintenance and reconditioning services. A large, diverse, engaged professional driver network is essential to business operations and customer experience. Moving tens of thousands of assets each year, from cars to Class 8 trucks to specialized equipment, having highly trained, safety-conscious drivers ensures we get assets delivered on time, as promised. Our drivers are our most important resources and to keep the wheels turning, we are looking for a great leader to continue the momentum and take the team to the next level! Key Responsibilities • Lead a team of Driver Recruiters responsible for sourcing professional drivers for all asset types, including but not limited to DOT and CDL qualified resources, • Develop and implement best practices to screen applications; conduct phone and/or in-person interviews to determine the most qualified driver candidates to be presented and onboarded into the driver pool, • Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure driver population reflects forecasted volume and specific projects, including holding regional recruitment initiatives to meet business needs, • Develop driver utilization metrics to keep safe drivers busy and rewarded, • Establish a driver engagement platform to drive corporate culture, customer service excellence and inclusion across a geographically dispersed network, • Partner with the Safety and Compliance team on driver onboarding and training processes, • Explore new and innovative recruiting opportunities to grow the driver population across all segments, including DOT and CDL drivers, through the use of traditional and non-traditional techniques such as cold-calling, direct sourcing, networking, job fairs, employment agencies, internet searches, postings, etc., • Be an active participant and contribute to driver recruitment initiatives and communicate proactively and consistently with business partners, • Collaborate with 40 Field Offices on driver recruitment activities and strategies, • Provide requested reporting and analytics, • In conjunction with key functional groups such as Operations, Human Resources and Marketing, utilize various social media methods to deliver and drive candidate traffic to our website and application channels, • Grow Auto Driveaway’s reputation as the driveaway company of choice across the United States Required Qualifications • College degree required, • 5+ years of recruiting experience, with proven mastery of the full life cycle of recruitment for drivers, recruiting practices, processes and procedures including relevant Federal and State laws, • Proven leadership and management ability, with experience overseeing a geographically dispersed team, • Strong background in transportation, logistics or related fields, • Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements, • Exceptional organizational and communication skills, • Meticulous attention to detail, • High energy, enthusiasm and drive for achieving results, • Passionate about safety and customer experience, • Ability to conduct cold calls, research-based sourcing and internet and web-based recruiting, • Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, • Project planning and project management skills, • Data analysis and/or report building experience, • Ability to multi task and work in a fast-paced environment, recognizing a sense of urgency and self-motivation, • Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR) required Auto Driveaway participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. #zr Requirements: