Talent Recruiter

About the role

ShipNova is hiring a Talent Recruiter to help fuel one of the most ambitious growth stories in freight. This is not a traditional HR role; it is a hunter position for someone who understands the logistics industry, can identify top talent, and knows how to sell a vision. You will be responsible for recruiting across all levels of the organization: sales producers, operations support, leadership, and independent freight agents looking for a better home. You will work closely with ShipNova’s leadership team to understand needs, go find the right people, and close them. If you love people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and get genuinely excited about building something, this seat was made for you.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle recruiting process for sales, operations, leadership, and independent agent roles
• Source and pipeline candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, industry networks, referrals, and direct outreach
• Screen and qualify candidates against role-specific criteria and ShipNova’s cultural standards
• Present ShipNova’s opportunity compellingly because you’re not just scheduling interviews—you’re selling the brand
• Manage the recruiting pipeline specifically to identify, recruit, and onboard future ShipNova employees who are a strong fit for the company
• Partner with department heads to understand hiring needs and build proactive talent pipelines before roles are urgent
• Coordinate interviews, manage candidate communication, and ensure a best-in-class candidate experience from first touch to first day
• Track recruiting metrics—such as time to fill, conversion rates, source effectiveness, employee retention—and report to leadership regularly
• Represent ShipNova at industry events, online communities, and freight networks to build brand awareness as an employer and agent destination

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing experience
• Logistics or freight industry experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to source, engage, and close candidates across multiple role types
• Familiarity with freight brokerage, 3PL operations, or independent agent models is a significant advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills—you’re a natural connector
• Comfortable working with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and CRM tools
• Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneously
• An eye for talent that goes beyond the resume because you read people well
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine interest in company growth, not just filling seats

Benefits

• Competitive base salary $75,000 – $90,000 with a $130,000 OTE
• Per-hire bonus for every W2 placement made (sales, operations, leadership)
• Recruiting commission—earn commission for every employee successfully onboarded and activated
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages paid for by the company
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with a company matching program
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy, including paid holidays and sick leave
• Front-row seat to a scaling company—real influence on who builds ShipNova
• Collaborative leadership team with direct access to founders who are actively involved and invested in growth
• Room to grow as ShipNova scales; this role scales with it—first recruiter in could become Head of People
• Mission-driven culture—you’re not filling jobs, you’re building a freight company designed to hit $100M