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Driver Recruiting Manager – Elk Grove Village IL
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Job Summary:

The Driver Recruiting Manager is responsible for driving the performance and production of the recruiting team! This is accomplished through planning, organizing, directing growth of our driver pool, and assisting in retention strategies. The DRM will provide new, creative solutions, methods, and programs to keep pace with the marketplace, the needs of drivers, and align with Merx Global’s fleet expansion plan. The DRM will address issues, build trust and confidence, and establish open lines of communication to maintain positive relationships with our prospective drivers.
This position will require a strategic focus with strengths in project management and business development. We are looking for someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills, creativity, and excellent problem-solving skills. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, coaching, and performance management skills, have excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to work in a multi-tasking environment.
Finally, this position requires related experience in the trucking and mobile logistics industry, strong computer skills, progressive knowledge of the transportation industry, and experience managing recruiting or sales personnel.

Physical Requirements

  • The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The employee will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, and sit.

Physical Requirements

  • The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The employee will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, and sit.

What we offer

  • Competitive Wages
  • Bonus incentives for hitting hiring targets
  • Health, Dental and Vision
  • 401(k) Plan w/employer matching
  • PTO and Holiday Pay

Merx Global, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, national origin, military service, disability status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

  • Maintain a team of Driver Recruiters to meet weekly driver hiring requirements
  • Manage the recruiting team to ensure adherence to specific driver hiring requirements
  • Manage driver application process to ensure compliant and complete driver applications
  • Measure hiring metrics of each Driver Recruiter
  • Work closely with leadership to provide the necessary resources to achieve defined new driver hiring goals
  • Work closely with recruiters and other departments to ensure driver candidates are moved efficiently through the hiring process
  • Establish and monitor relevant driver recruiting goals to ensure the recruiting team is meeting driver hiring targets
  • Establish departmental recruiting metrics that align with fleet expansion goals
  • Play a major role in marketing initiatives and campaigns targeting new driver recruits
  • Expand social media efforts to attract driver candidates.
  • Track marketing data and compile reports for senior management
  • Demonstrates strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Able to communicate effectively both in-person and through written correspondences and presentations with candidates, recruiters, peers, managers, and leadership
  • Detail oriented, self-motivated, and results driven
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
  • Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent multi-tasking, time management and problem-solving abilities
  • Highly organized initiative-taker with the ability to self-direct and self-prioritize work with the ability to pivot as needed
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and promote a positive workplace culture
  • Demonstrates strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Knowledge of DOT truck driver requirements
  • Previous relevant work experience in logistics, trucking a plus
  • Prior recruiting team or sales team management experience highly preferred
  • Experience recruiting or hiring professional truck drivers required
  • Experience with candidate data mining strategies
  • Strong knowledge of Tenstreet applicant tracking systems required
  • Knowledge of trucking, HOS, DOT regulations a plus

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We’re always looking for talent to join our team. If you have what it takes, send us an application.

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    1454 Elmhurst Road
    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
    (847) 228-1288

    1454 Elmhurst Road
    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
    (847) 228-1288

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