Area Recruiter

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

First for a reason

First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

The Area Recruiter is a key team member responsible for managing and executing the recruitment strategy for drivers, attendants, and other critical staff across multiple locations within an operational area. This role requires proactive engagement with leadership, internal stakeholders, and the community to ensure a robust and efficient talent pipeline through both traditional and innovative recruiting strategies.

Major Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing and Development:

• Proactively build and maintain diverse pools of candidates for open positions using various sourcing methods, including online platforms, community outreach, and in-person networking.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to create a strong brand presence within the community to attract top talent.
• Stay current with industry trends and identify new sourcing opportunities to ensure continuous improvement in the recruitment process.

Recruitment Strategy and Optimization:

• Ensure all recruiting strategies are tailored and optimized for the area, leveraging automated talent acquisition tools and local market insights.
• Partner with internal teams to develop and implement strategic recruiting initiatives that align with business needs and hiring goals.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and reports to identify trends, assess the effectiveness of sourcing strategies, and adjust as necessary.

Relationship Building and Community Engagement:

• Cultivate relationships with local community leaders, schools, and other potential sources of talent to build a strong network and pipeline.
• Represent the company at job fairs, trade shows, and community events, showcasing the company culture and career opportunities.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to develop partnerships that enhance the recruitment process.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Prepare and submit recruiting reports to management, highlighting metrics such as candidate flow, source effectiveness, and hiring timelines.
• Ensure all recruiting activities follow company policies, federal and state regulations, and industry standards.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support:

• Partner with candidate experience teams, training teams, and location managers to ensure a seamless transition from candidate sourcing to onboarding.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop targeted recruiting campaigns and promotional materials.

Additional Duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the team and company’s goals.

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Communications, or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

• 2 years of relevant recruiting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with an emphasis on relationship building.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to develop creative solutions for recruitment challenges and improve processes.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to move within the office, utilize standard office equipment, and communicate effectively in person or via phone.
• Must be willing to travel between 10%-40% for job fairs, recruiting events, and team support.
• Ability to lift and set up trade show booths (up to 25 pounds).

Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Salary Range: $63,000-$78,000 based on experience

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.