Early Career Recruiting Specialist

Responsibilities

• Ensure all recruiting activities adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and company policies
• Own and lead campus recruiting strategy and execution, including, but not limited to, career fairs, advertising, information sessions, and interview days; leverage historical hiring and event data to optimize school strategy and ROI
• Build and maintain relationships with students, faculty, and campus organizations to strengthen J.B. Hunt's employer brand
• Identify and implement recruiting strategies that capture a broad range of skills across high schools, universities and trade schools; continuously evaluate approach to optimize recruiting results in partnership with peers across the organization
• Manage the early-career pipeline for partner schools by tracking candidate flow and overseeing post-event follow-ups; reconcile data to improve conversion from event to applicant to hire
• Expand candidate access by identifying additional campus groups, events, and outreach efforts that align to the campus strategy and broaden participation beyond "traditional" recruiting channels
• Advise hiring managers on pay/salary and recommend recruiting strategies aligned with business goals
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align campus relationship work with business needs to ensure talent pools support targeted roles and programs
• Coach recruiters on candidate-engagement tactics throughout the hiring process to sustain interest, proactively address inhibitors, and continually deliver a positive experience that upholds the J.B. Hunt's employer brand and reinforces trust with partner campuses
• Participate in administering intern experience surveys, championing strong response rates and contributing to discussions on incorporating feedback to improve the program

Requirements

• AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to exercise discretion
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
• Ability to work under minimal direction
• Understanding of the organization's vision and service offerings
• Ability to build line of reasoning to influence decision makers
• Demonstrated ability to consistently apply sustained effort achieving objectives despite of setbacks
• Bachelor's degree with 1 year in a role involving regular customer interactions, building rapport, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalent
• Understanding of the end-to-end recruiting cycle
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to quickly learn technical knowledge
• Ability to make time-sensitive decisions
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Flexible to work around candidates' schedule
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations to provide excellent service
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information through various mediums
• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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Additional Information

Job Title: Early Career Recruiting Specialist Department: Human Resources Country: United States of America State/Province: Pennsylvania City: Bethlehem Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: Under general supervision, this position leads high school, trade school, college, and university recruitment activities for assigned region(s) and/or business unit(s). The incumbent partners with hiring managers, People Business Partners, and other internal stakeholders to address workforce needs, serve as a brand ambassador for J.B. Hunt on campuses, and drive internship program efforts. This role leverages recruiting data and pipeline analytics to optimize campus outreach, manages post-event follow-ups, and coaches recruiters on effective candidate-engagement approaches that reinforce positive outcomes. Job Description:

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