Recruiting Assistant - Driver Hiring Center

The Recruiting Assistant for the Driver Hiring Center supports talent acquisition activities focused on driver candidate sourcing and prescreening. This hybrid role in Reading, PA combines inbound call support, candidate outreach, interview scheduling, and detailed documentation using applicant tracking systems and productivity tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all inbound calls to the main line
• Contact and prescreen new leads and applicants
• Submit motor vehicle record (MVR) checks for driver candidates
• Schedule phone interviews with hiring specialists
• Document candidate conversations extensively, primarily within Salesforce and Oracle
• Complete other projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor

Position Overview

This role primarily supports processes related to driver candidate sourcing and prescreening. The position emphasizes a positive candidate experience, high energy, attention to detail, and follow-through on administrative work and issue resolution. The work requires proficiency with technology to capture candidate information by phone while managing multiple computer applications.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or a minimum of one year of related experience
• Prior demonstrated high-touch customer service and follow-up experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior CDL driver recruiting or recruiting support highly preferred (general recruiting support considered)
• Prior Oracle or other applicant tracking system experience highly preferred
• Experience mining candidate resume databases and conducting phone screening highly preferred
• Strong technical proficiency (internet, cloud-based applications, internet data research, and comfort with cell phone or text messaging) highly preferred

Skills and Tools

• Knowledge of Word and Excel
• Internet savvy required
• Effective communication skills and comfort speaking on the phone
• A sense of humor helpful due to a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

Technology

Salesforce, Oracle, Word, Excel

Work Schedule and Location

• Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
• Required to be present in the office at least 4 days each week
• Remote flexibility available for one day each week
• Location: Reading, PA (hybrid)

Physical Requirements

The physical and mental demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Ability to read, communicate verbally and/or in writing, remember and analyze information, and understand instructions or guidelines
• May be required to stand, walk, and sit while performing duties
• Frequently requires use of hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg)
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Equal Opportunity and Job Details

• Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Job Category: Human Resources
• Job Function: Talent Acquisition
• Job Family: Human Resources
• Address: 100 Gundy Drive
• Primary Location: US-PA-Reading
• Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
• Req ID: 2612112