Job Summary

Seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with experience in Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance to support full life-cycle recruiting activities. This role will focus on filling both exempt professional and management-level positions across a designated region. The ideal candidate will work independently, demonstrate strong sourcing and relationship management skills, and act as a mentor or resource to less experienced recruiting staff. This is a remote position but must reside within 50 miles of Columbus, OH Tulsa, OK or Roanoke, VA.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to assess staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage the full recruitment life cycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessing, and extending offers for exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Utilize a variety of sourcing methods, including job fairs, online platforms, and community networks, to attract top talent.
• Collaborate with sourcing specialists to ensure a diverse pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Coordinate internal transfer processes, including interviews and offer letters.
• Ensure timely and professional communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Deliver employment offers and communicate relevant employment terms (e.g., compensation, benefits, agreements).
• Ensure compliance with federal/state employment regulations and support affirmative action plan goals.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Contribute to onboarding and orientation processes for new hires.
• Lead or contribute to the development of annual Affirmative Action Plans.
• Recommend and implement process improvements for greater recruitment efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain industry knowledge through affiliations and memberships in professional organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of corporate recruiting experience for exempt professional and management-level roles.
• At least 3 years of experience working with applicant tracking systems and online sourcing tools.
• Familiarity with DOT compliance in recruiting processes.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong business acumen and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience in relationship management, consulting, and coaching.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Haves)

• Prior experience working in a multi-state recruiting environment.
• Involvement with diversity recruiting initiatives.
• Knowledge of affirmative action planning and implementation.
• Membership in relevant HR or recruiting professional organizations.