Early Career Recruiting Specialist

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position leads high school, trade school, college, and university recruitment activities for assigned region(s) and/or business unit(s). The incumbent partners with hiring managers, People Business Partners, and other internal stakeholders to address workforce needs, serve as a brand ambassador for J.B. Hunt on campuses, and drive internship program efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all recruiting activities adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and company policies
• Own and lead campus recruiting strategy and execution, including, but not limited to, career fairs, advertising, information sessions, and interview days; leverage historical hiring and event data to optimize school strategy and ROI
• Build and maintain relationships with students, faculty, and campus organizations to strengthen J.B. Hunt’s employer brand
• Identify and implement recruiting strategies that capture a broad range of skills across high schools, universities and trade schools; continuously evaluate approach to optimize recruiting results in partnership with peers across the organization
• Manage the early-career pipeline for partner schools by tracking candidate flow and overseeing post-event follow-ups; reconcile data to improve conversion from event to applicant to hire
• Expand candidate access by identifying additional campus groups, events, and outreach efforts that align to the campus strategy and broaden participation beyond "traditional" recruiting channels
• Advise hiring managers on pay/salary and recommend recruiting strategies aligned with business goals
• Cook with internal stakeholders to align campus relationship work with business needs to ensure talent pools support targeted roles and programs
• Coach recruiters on candidate-engagement tactics throughout the hiring process to sustain interest, proactively address inhibitors, and continually deliver a positive experience that upholds the J.B. Hunt's employer brand and reinforces trust with partner campuses
• Participate in administering intern experience surveys, championing strong response rates and contributing to discussions on incorporating feedback to improve the program

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Trade Certifications with 1 year in a role involving regular customer interactions, building rapport, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalent OR 2 years in a role involving regular customer interactions, building rapport, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalent
• Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:
• Willingness to travel extensive seasonally
• Ability to exercise discretion
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
• Understanding of the organization's vision and service offerings
• Ability to build line of reasoning to influence decision makers
• Ability to consistently apply sustained effort achieving objectives despite of setbacks

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1 year in a role involving regular customer interactions, building rapport, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalent
• Understanding of the end-to-end recruiting cycle
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to quickly learn technical knowledge
• Ability to make time-sensitive decisions
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Flexibility to work around candidates' schedule
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations to provide excellent service
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information through various mediums

Compensation Information

$68,100-$85,100 Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set. This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Benefits

• Medical benefit
• Dental benefit
• Vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• Six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• Six paid holidays annually