First Student · 5 hours ago
Area Recruiter
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFirst Student is a leading transportation company dedicated to safely transporting millions of students and passengers. They are seeking an Area Recruiter to manage recruiting efforts in the Western Pennsylvania region, balancing remote and onsite activities to build a strong candidate pipeline and represent the organization at local events.
Transportation
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for positions within the Western PA region
Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, role requirements, and hiring timelines
Attend onsite recruiting events, job fairs, school visits, and community outreach initiatives
Represent the organization professionally at local events and partner locations
Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to track candidates, interviews, and hiring metrics
Coordinate onboarding logistics and support a smooth candidate transition into employment
Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws
Provide regular updates and recruiting reports to leadership
Qualification
Required
2+ years of recruiting, staffing, or talent acquisition experience (regional or high-volume recruiting preferred)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and community partners
Experience with ATS platforms and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Strong time-management and organizational skills
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local travel
Preferred
Experience recruiting in Transportation (preferably School Bus and CDL in general)
Knowledge of the Western PA labor market
Experience with community outreach or campus recruiting
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Flexible hybrid work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Supportive and collaborative recruiting team
Company
First Student
First Student is a school bus operator, provides student transportation services. It is a sub-organization of FirstGroup.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2024-01-08Grant
2021-04-23Acquired
Leadership Team
Beth Wilson
Project Services Manager/EA to the CEO COO & CCO
Joseph Schwaderer
Chief Financial Officer
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