Driver Recruiter

Kenan Advantage Group is hiring an on-site Driver Recruiter to support recruiting for a designated region from the North Canton, Ohio office. In this role, you will manage full-cycle recruiting from initial outreach through candidate handoff, while building relationships with drivers and Owner-Operators and partnering with terminal leaders to help keep hiring moving smoothly.

Working closely with hiring managers and internal teams, you will also lead targeted recruitment efforts and help maintain a strong candidate experience. The position includes regular review of applications in the applicant tracking system and planning for driver recruiting hiring events across the assigned region.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle (lead to hire) driver recruitment for an assigned region.
• Create and execute targeted recruiting activities, including outreach via call, email, and text blitzes and other assigned methods.
• Monitor and review safety-sensitive candidate applications in the applicant tracking system.
• Screen prospective drivers for hire qualifications and coordinate with hiring managers to schedule interviews.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and the compliance team to support an effective, seamless onboarding process for successful candidates.
• Provide strong customer service in candidate communications, partnering with team members and field management while sharing recruiting tools and various recruiting data.
• Join and contribute to weekly and monthly performance and prioritization calls with assigned business leaders.
• Plan and lead driver recruiting hiring events across the assigned region and business unit.
• Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers to stay current on near-term and future hiring and business needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; degree preferred.
• 1+ years of recruiting experience preferred; transportation recruiting experience is a plus.
• Consideration for highly motivated, results-oriented candidates with a proven track record in fast-paced, customer-focused or performance-driven roles.
• Strong phone presence and communication skills, with substantial outbound calling and candidate engagement expected.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage time and resources effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel could be required occasionally for special events.

Additional Position Details

• On-site role based in the North Canton, Ohio office.
• Relocation will be considered.
• Sponsorship not available for this position.

Company Expectations

• Promote positive work habits, including effective and timely communication, teamwork, and respect for co-workers.
• Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
• Contribute to delivering the highest quality of products and services to customers.