Recruiting Assistant

Virginia Transportation Corp is hiring a full-time, entry-level Recruiting Assistant to support recruiting operations on-site in West Warwick, RI.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orientations and coordinate onboarding for new hires
• Schedule onboarding and manage logistics including hotel reservations and transportation
• Accept, review, and process applications for selection
• Conduct interviews and process background checks
• Process Motor Vehicle Reports and DAC reports
• Ensure compliance with DOT and company hiring standards
• Use Applicant Tracking software to support recruitment workflows
• Coordinate and schedule new hires for orientation
• Record applications and manage document flow and information within company database systems
• Introduce company benefits to drivers and oversee the orientation process, including introduction of company culture
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Recruiting Director to identify and respond to current and upcoming driver staffing needs

Requirements

• Previous recruiting experience preferred but not required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to manage relationships internally and externally
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and listening)
• Works well as a team player
• Attention to detail and accuracy are required
• Ability to perform essential duties with time constraints and interruptions; work may require a high level of mental effort and strain
• Work may require more than 40 hours per week

Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Applicant Tracking software

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid training
• Paid time off
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401k with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Free or reduced medical insurance plus dental and vision insurance
• Family-like atmosphere

Role Details

• Full-time, entry-level position
• Non-Exempt (FLSA status)
• Reports to the Director of Recruiting
• 100% onsite in West Warwick, RI

Work Model and Service Orientation

• Coordinates communication between job applicants and the Recruiting Director
• Provides exceptional customer service and works well with others
• Entry-level role typically does not involve overtime or weekend hours

Physical Demands

• Sit/stand for most job duties
• Frequently walk
• Moderate standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting, and reaching
• Visual requirements include reading from a computer screen and printed materials
• High dexterity required due to frequent telephone console use
• Verbal and auditory requirements include clear communication over the telephone and in person
• Moderate level of grasping, lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects under 50 lbs
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities