Corporate Talent Acquisition Partner

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a Corporate Talent Acquisition Partner to oversee the administrative side of the hiring process and develop local sourcing strategies from its Thomasville, NC location. Working closely with field leadership and HR, this role aligns recruiting efforts with priorities across multiple locations while ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned requisitions, from intake through offer acceptance.
• Screen and evaluate candidates via phone and virtual interviews to assess qualifications and fit.
• Ensure all candidates meet applicable industry regulations and organizational hiring standards.
• Maintain proactive, consistent communication with candidates to deliver a positive experience.
• Track, update, and manage candidate activity within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies tailored to each role and local market conditions.
• Identify and cultivate local outreach opportunities, including job fairs, vocational programs, high schools, community colleges, technical schools, universities, and workforce development initiatives.
• Research and leverage alternative sourcing channels such as municipal, county, and state job boards, as well as other local advertising platforms.
• Implement creative sourcing techniques to attract qualified candidates in competitive talent markets.
• Partner with marketing to design and optimize job advertisements and multi-channel recruiting campaigns.
• Ensure job postings and recruitment messaging align with the employer brand and effectively attract target talent.
• Plan, coordinate, and support recruiting events, including job fairs, hiring events, and campus outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and local HR teams to coordinate event participation and staffing needs.
• Provide guidance, resources, and materials to field teams participating in recruiting events.
• Represent the organization at recruiting events as needed; travel may be required up to 30–40%.
• Serve as a liaison between corporate recruiting, field operations, and HR teams to ensure alignment.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts across multiple locations to support business hiring priorities.
• Deliver regular updates and insights on recruiting progress, market trends, and hiring challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement of recruiting processes, tools, and sourcing effectiveness.
• Conduct exit interviews for driver employees and partner with HR and Operations to identify trends impacting retention and hiring outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of recruiting, sourcing, or recruiting coordination experience.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, or high-volume recruiting preferred.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving and creative thinking abilities.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Knowledge of the transportation industry and DOT regulations.
• Experience coordinating hiring events or workforce outreach initiatives.

Technologies

• Workday

Benefits

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
• Vision & Dental
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career
• We prioritize our OD family of employees
• Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
• National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers

Working Days

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Working Shift

• Shift and hours to be determined