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Director of Recruiting and Retention

J & R Schugel Trucking Inc

Location: New Ulm, Minnesota
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: January 16, 2025
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Director of Recruiting and Retention
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Director of Recruiting and Retention is responsible for leading and managing the company’s driver recruitment and
retention strategies.
Essential Functions
• Lead the driver recruiters (providing support, mentorship and coaching).
• Work with Human Resources and Safety on overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of driver
qualification criterion.
• Manage time off requests, commission, and annual reviews.
• Set weekly, monthly, and annual goals for the recruiting department to achieve.
• Report on recruiting performance (i.e. scheduled, no shows, hires, etc.).
• Implements training modules for recruiters.
• Review all prospective driver files.
• Train new employees as necessary.
• Scorecard key recruiting and retention metrics (i.e. cost per lead, cost per hire).
• Manage the driver recruiting advertising and marketing for J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc.
• Works with marketing department in-house to advertise for specific positions/divisions using social media and
other marketing campaigns (i.e. e-blasts, call blasts, drip marketing, etc.).
• Enhance J&R Schugel’s employer brand by promoting the company’s values, culture, and benefits in recruitment
materials and public-facing content.
• Oversee advertising spend.
• Stay up to date with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, labor legislation, and driver qualifications
(i.e. hiring practices, EEOC, FCRA).
• Assist with new hire paperwork for drivers, rehires, reinstatements and anything pending on Driver Qualification
File (DQF).
• Research and recommend new and innovative ways to recruit Class A CDL truck drivers.
• Manage travel for incoming new hires (on-call basis; weekends and Holidays).
• Negotiate rates for orientation location hotels, shuttle services, and meal options for our drivers.
• Works with leadership team to set budget goals for staffed truck count.
• Collaboration with other leadership team members including but not limited to Safety and Operations.
• Ensure a smooth transition for drivers into their roles, providing ongoing support and addressing any concerns
during their initial tenure.
• Lead the development and execution of driver retention strategies to reduce turnover and enhance driver
satisfaction.
• Maintain close communication with drivers, operations managers and retention specialist to understand staffing
needs and retention challenges.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor.
• J&R Schugel is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, use of lawful consumable products or any other status protected by law.
At J&R Schugel, we are committed to ensuring fair and transparent pay practices for all our employees. Compensation decisions are made based on factors such as experience, job responsibilities, and market insights. We strive to provide competitive pay while recognizing the value of each team member's contributions. For more details on the comprehensive benefits we offer, please visit our benefits page at https://jrschugelbenefits.com/.
Requirements
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in business management/administration or human resources or equivalent experience in
managing driver recruiting.
Experience
• One or more years of management experience.
• Experience in the transportation industry strongly preferred.
Truck Transportation
Human Resources
Full-time