Driver Recruitment Partner

The Driver Recruitment Partner is responsible for full-cycle, results-driven sourcing and recruiting efforts to meet the driver talent resource needs of an assigned region.

Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

Essential Job Functions:

• Work with Talent Leadership to develop and execute a strategic driver recruitment plan to address the driver talent resource needs of the assigned region.
• Develop driver applicant pools by researching and contacting various sources such as community services, trade schools, driving schools and leveraging internet database sites and social media sources.
• Manage driver recruitment marketing campaigns with hiring authority and internal marketing resources.
• Leverage available tools and technology to be as efficient and effective as possible.
• Own all parts of the requisition creation and hiring process through utilization of the company's applicant tracking system (Oracle Talent Acquisition Cloud-Taleo) with input from the hiring manager.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation affecting the hiring process such as OFCCP and EEOC, etc.
• Network via phone, social media and other miscellaneous driver candidate sources to engage and develop a driver candidate flow for current and future hiring needs.
• Direct source driver candidates from competitors.
• Assess the qualifications of driver applicants for numerous positions within the region by conducting initial application/resume reviews as well as video conferencing, phone and in person interviews.
• Clearly and accurately communicate the company's employee value proposition, job duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits and opportunities for advancement within the company to all driver candidates.
• Present driver candidate profiles to hiring managers highlighting the driver candidates match for the role.
• Be able to properly assess driver candidates. Beyond behavioral assessments, must be able to understand the expertise required to do the job well and then explain to the hiring manager how a driver candidate meets these requirements.
• Explain - verbally and in writing - complex or new information to candidates about the role and company.
• Present options to help candidates understand nuances of driver role before they make their decision.
• Work closely with hiring managers to build strong working relationships and clear understanding of the team's needs and preferences. Manage their expectations on who, what, and when a successful hire will be delivered.
• Maintain appropriate levels of communication with hiring managers to provide driver candidate overview, update on hiring progress and to deal with any issues that may arise.
• Set up and direct driver interviews remotely for all distribution centers within assigned region.
• Continually engage driver candidates as they move through the hiring steps ensuring that they have a clear understanding of their current status and future steps.
• Follow-up with each driver candidate once they are hired at their assigned location. Follow-up will include timely check-ins as determined by the Director of Recruitment to assess driver candidate performance.
• Gather appropriate data on activity and performance in comparison to a set of predetermined metrics and provide an overview format monthly.
• Prepare, present and document offer letters and denial correspondence.
• Pursue ongoing education and training to stay up to date on the latest industry trends not just within the recruitment realm but also within the company's industry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills & Qualifications:

• Current CDL Class A driver license and current McLane teammate.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred experience includes recruitment of CDL-A drivers, serving as a consultant to hiring managers, working with HRIS and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software, conducting job fairs, and situational or behavioral based interviewing techniques.
• Preferred experience and familiarity with all legislation impacting the hiring process such as (Title VII, PDA, ADEA, ADA, GINA, IRCA, FCRA, OFCCP).
• Ability to develop driver candidate pipelines utilizing a variety of sources to include direct sourcing, networking, and social media (preferred).
• Written and verbal communication skills to effectively explain complex and new information.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a friendly manner with hiring managers, job candidates and coworkers.
• Ability to champion a world-class driver candidate experience for all applicants.
• Ability to understand and communicate McLane's business needs to prospective driver candidates.
• A willingness and ability to travel to field locations with overnight stay. (25-50%).

Working Conditions:

• Office/Distribution Center environment.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.