Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies across multiple platforms, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and community groups.
• Identify and engage both active and passive 1099 talent using modern sourcing tools and platforms.
• Conduct structured phone screens to assess basic qualifications, compliance with DOT regulations, communication skills, and pay expectations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking or CRM system.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to measure sourcing effectiveness, conversion rates, and overall pipeline health.
• Gather and interpret data on competitor contracting trends, compensation rates, and talent availability.
• Adhere to applicable regulations and organizational policies throughout the recruitment process.
• Respond confidently, assertively, and decisively when making recruitment recommendations.
• Handle rejection and challenging situations gracefully, maintaining resilience and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in talent acquisition and independent contractor sourcing.
• Experience recruiting within transportation or trucking environments and working with 1099 candidates.
• Strong familiarity with modern sourcing platforms, including job boards, social media, and professional networking tools.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms.
• Ability to conduct effective phone screens that assess compliance with DOT regulations, communication skills, and compensation expectations.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to build rapport quickly and put candidates at ease during screenings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions, candidates, and outreach activities simultaneously.
• Self-motivation and resilience, with the ability to maintain productivity in a high-volume, fast-paced recruiting environment.
• Ability to learn and utilize organizational systems and equipment, including updates and upgrades, with minimal supervision.
• Strong integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information and representing the organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, supporting clear, open dialogue and teamwork.
• Capability to navigate market shifts and changing business priorities without compromising quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in talent acquisition and independent contractor sourcing.
• Experience recruiting within transportation or trucking environments and working with 1099 candidates.
• Strong familiarity with modern sourcing platforms, including job boards, social media, and professional networking tools.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms.
• Ability to conduct effective phone screens that assess compliance with DOT regulations, communication skills, and compensation expectations.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to build rapport quickly and put candidates at ease during screenings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions, candidates, and outreach activities simultaneously.
• Self-motivation and resilience, with the ability to maintain productivity in a high-volume, fast-paced recruiting environment.
• Ability to learn and utilize organizational systems and equipment, including updates and upgrades, with minimal supervision.
• Strong integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information and representing the organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, supporting clear, open dialogue and teamwork.
• Capability to navigate market shifts and changing business priorities without compromising quality standards.

Skills

• Talent Acquisition
• Independent Contractor Sourcing
• Modern Sourcing Platforms
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Platforms
• Phone Screen Techniques
• DOT Regulations Compliance
• Communication Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Organizational Skills
• Self-Motivation
• Resilience
• System Utilization
• Integrity and Professionalism
• Versatility in Market Changes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
• Life insurance (voluntary life and AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Time off/leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)

Pay and Schedule

• Pay Range: $24.00 - $30.00/hr
• Work Environment: Fast-paced recruiting environment with frequent communication via phone, text, and email.
• Location: Gainesville, VA
• Type: Contract position

About the Role

The Outside Trucking Recruiter identifies, engages, and secures qualified independent contractor talent for transportation roles through high-volume, multi-channel outreach. This role focuses on sourcing both active and passive 1099 candidates, conducting initial screenings, and maintaining accurate recruitment data to support informed hiring decisions and competitive market positioning.

Company Information

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain, and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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