Area Recruiter

About the role

The Area Recruiter is responsible for recruiting efforts within the states of LA, SC, NC, TN, & GA. This hybrid role balances remote recruiting activities with onsite presence at partner locations, job fairs, community events, and hiring sites. The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, organized, and comfortable managing multiple requisitions while serving as a local ambassador for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for positions within the North Charleston
• Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, role requirements, and hiring timelines
• Attend onsite recruiting events, job fairs, school visits, and community outreach initiatives
• Represent the organization professionally at local events and partner locations
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to track candidates, interviews, and hiring metrics
• Coordinate onboarding logistics and support a smooth candidate transition into employment
• Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws
• Provide regular updates and recruiting reports to leadership

Hybrid work expectations

Remote work for sourcing, screening, interviewing, and administrative tasks. Onsite presence required for hiring events and job fairs, meetings with hiring managers, and facility visits and candidate interviews (as needed). Must reside in or near the North Charleston, SC area and be able to travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting, staffing, or talent acquisition experience (regional or high-volume recruiting preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and community partners
• Experience with ATS platforms and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local travel

Preferred qualifications

• Experience recruiting in Transportation (preferably School Bus and CDL in general)
• Knowledge of the LA, SC, NC, TN, & GA labor market
• Experience with community outreach or campus recruiting

Skills & competencies

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and remotely
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Professional, adaptable, and solution-oriented
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive and collaborative recruiting team