Driver Recruiter
Company: Roadrunner
Category: Professional Services
Downers Grove
Type: Full Time
Roadrunner is looking for a Driver Recruiter to join their team. The purpose of the Recruiter is the recruitment of Independent Contractors and company drivers. The compensation for this role is $40,000 to $45,000 per year. Benefits: PTO; Paid Holidays; Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; and 401k. There is a possibility this position could be remote.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the Recruitment Process
- Manage drivers through the full hiring lifecycle from lead to orientation
- Follow established recruiting workflows and standards without deviation
- Ensure all steps in the hiring process are completed in a timely and accurate manner
- Primary Point of Contact
- Serve as the main contact for all assigned applicants
- Build and maintain professional relationships with drivers throughout the hiring process
- Provide clear, consistent communication regarding status, expectations, and next steps
- Inbound & Outbound Communication
- Manage high volumes of inbound calls and leads
- Conduct proactive outbound calling to engage new leads and re-engage inactive applicants
- Maintain consistent follow-up cadence to keep applicants moving forward
- Application Management
- Accurately update and maintain applicant information in the ATS/CRM system
- Ensure all notes, statuses, and activities are documented in real time
- Monitor pipeline and prioritize applicants based on hiring needs
- Onboarding Coordination
- Identify and communicate all required onboarding documents to applicants
- Follow up persistently to ensure all documents are submitted completely and on time
- Work closely with safety, background, and orientation teams to ensure a smooth handoff
- Driver Retention Mindset
- Set proper expectations with drivers before hire to improve retention
- Maintain contact with drivers through onboarding and early tenure
- Address concerns early and escalate issues when necessary to prevent early turnover



