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.

This role leverages recruiting data and pipeline analytics to optimize campus outreach, manages post-event follow-ups, and coaches recruiters on effective candidate-engagement approaches that reinforce positive outcomes.

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

• Minimum 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 AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences: Willingness to travel, Ability to exercise discretion, Ability to maintain confidentiality, Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities, Ability to work under minimal direction, Understanding of the organization's vision and service offerings, Demonstrated 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, Flexible 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