As the Corporate Recruiter for our team, you will be responsible for full-cycle recruiting and hiring for all Dayton Freight Service Center and Shop locations.
Responsibilities- Manage full-life cycle recruiting for Service Center and Shop roles including developing successful recruitment strategies, sourcing & screening candidates, participating in onsite interviews, soliciting feedback, and extending/negotiating offers
- Analyze current recruiting processes and make recommendations for improvement
- Responsible for the full pipeline interview and hiring process in iCIMS for Service Center and Shop requisitions
- Identify local career centers and colleges to establish and maintain candidate pipeline via research analysis
- Create and implement long and short-term business objectives relating to recruiting Service Center and Shop personnel
- Exercise discretion to allocate company dollars to job postings and advertisements
- Utilize independent judgment to move candidates forward in selection process
- Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and qualifications required for open positions and recommend candidates for hire
- Develop and maintain data reports and performance metrics to drive improvements
- Develop and source a strong pipeline of candidates using a variety of methods including social media, job boards, LinkedIn, Indeed, employee referrals, search agencies, etc.
- Be able to make decisions and prioritize on behalf of the Service Center and Shop Managers
- Use independent judgment to prepare for and attend career fairs and presentations
- Develop an understanding of Operational and Shop functions and terminology
- Work with Recruiting team to post and recruit Interns and Trainees
- Coordinate and facilitate open interviews, interview candidates and determine eligibility to move forward
- Plan and facilitate cadenced meetings with Managers to communicate progress and priorities
- Availability to interview candidates outside of normal business hours
- Assist with other recruiting tasks and projects as needed
- Document processes and procedures of job functions
- Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional and positive manner
- Continuously improve processes
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- Experience recruiting qualified Mechanics, preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships built on trust
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Comfortable making decisions independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods
- Self-starter, able to work in a team and independently
- Stable and growing organization
- Competitive weekly pay
- Quick advancement
- Professional, positive, and people-centered work environment
- Modern facilities
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
- Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- Experience recruiting qualified mechanics
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish effective, cooperative working relationships built on trust
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to make decisions independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods
- Self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team
What We Do
Welcome to the official Dayton Freight Lines Linkedin Page. Many companies deliver freight, Dayton Freight delivers SERVICE! This page will help communicate our philosophy, culture, achievements and career opportunities. Company Overview Founded in 1981, Dayton Freight is a private, union-free LTL freight carrier headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. With 54 Service Centers in the Midwest region, Dayton Freight offers shippers 1 or 2 day service to thousands of points throughout an 13 state area. With our Strategic Alliance Network, we can serve all of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Guam. With an emphasis on company-owned facilities and a culture that is professional, positive and people-centered, we attribute our growth to the dedication of our employees and the loyalty of our customers and business partners. Our Mission "The mission of Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is to be the recognized leader in providing high quality regional LTL transportation services. We will accomplish our mission through trained and empowered employees who are dedicated to continuous improvements that focus on our customers and internal processes. Our ultimate measure of success will come from customer loyalty and partnerships. The services provided by Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. are the end result of our efforts and designed to meet or exceed our customers’ needs and expectations." Our Vision Delivering Value Today. Driving The Standard For Tomorrow







