CrossCountry Freight Solutions · 17 hours ago
Director of Talent Acquisition
Bismarck, ND
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expCrossCountry Freight Solutions (CCFS) is an exceptional company with a mission to achieve universal prosperity with our Customers, Company, Team Members, & Communities. They are seeking an accomplished Director of Talent Acquisition to drive their talent strategy across 50+ locations in 18 states, overseeing all recruiting operations and implementing innovative recruitment solutions. This pivotal leadership role requires strategic execution capabilities and deep recruiting expertise across various positions in the transportation and logistics industry.
Freight ServiceLogisticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of talent acquisition specialists, providing guidance on sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, and recruiting best practices
Assign requisitions, monitor team workload and bandwidth, manage daily workflow, and ensure equitable distribution of recruiting responsibilities
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and provide ongoing coaching to enhance recruiter effectiveness and professional development
Recruit, hire, and onboard new talent acquisition team members as the team grows
Lead and participate in full-cycle recruiting for all positions across the organization including drivers, operations, sales, and corporate roles, with direct responsibility for director-level and complex searches
Oversee the complete recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, job postings, screening, interviewing, selection, offer management, background checks, and transition to onboarding
Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to build robust talent pipelines for high-volume positions, particularly CDL drivers and operations roles
Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, develop screening criteria, and provide consultation on candidate selection
Execute talent acquisition strategy in partnership with the VP of Human Resources to support company growth objectives and operational needs
Collaborate with the VP of HR and department heads to forecast hiring needs and proactively plan for seasonal fluctuations and expansion
Develop and enhance employer branding initiatives, recruitment marketing materials, and candidate experience touchpoints
Serve as the Workday ATS administrator, managing system configuration, user access, workflow optimization, and ensuring data integrity
Track and report key recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, offer acceptance rates, and quality-of-hire to the VP of HR and leadership team
Analyze recruiting data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains
Design and implement standard operating procedures, recruiting workflows, and best practices that ensure compliance with federal, state, and DOT regulations
Maintain recruiting documentation, audit trails, and ensure compliance throughout the hiring process
Manage relationships with recruiting vendors including job boards, background screening providers, staffing agencies, and recruiting technology platforms
Develop and manage the talent acquisition budget for job advertising, recruiting tools, and vendor services in alignment with overall staffing budget established by the VP of Human Resources
Plan and participate in career fairs, recruiting events, and job expos to build brand awareness and source candidates
Build partnerships with CDL schools, trade schools, community colleges, and workforce development organizations to develop talent pipelines
Stay current on recruiting trends, labor market conditions, competitive intelligence, and emerging practices in the transportation and logistics industry
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Training, Driver Development, and other departments to align recruiting efforts with business needs
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field
5+ years of work experience leading a talent acquisition team, initiatives and strategies or a combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities
Expert knowledge of full-cycle recruiting across both professional and hourly/driver positions, including sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, and selection methodologies
Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems with Workday experience highly preferred, including system administration capabilities
Strong analytical skills with experience tracking recruiting metrics, analyzing data, and making data-driven decisions
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities with ability to motivate and guide individual contributors
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and stakeholders at all levels
Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and requisitions simultaneously
Knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and industry-specific requirements (DOT/FMCSA regulations preferred)
Results-oriented with ability to work in fast-paced environments and deliver quality hires within tight timeframes
Preferred
1-2 years of project management experience preferred
Experience in transportation, logistics, or high-volume hourly recruiting environments strongly preferred
Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems with Workday experience highly preferred, including system administration capabilities
1-2 years of project management experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available.
Paid time off, paid holidays, paid community volunteer time
401k retirement plan
Company
CrossCountry Freight Solutions
CrossCountry Freight Solutions is an LTL trucking company with over 40 years of experience delivering a wide variety of freight to business and residential customers throughout the upper Midwest.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Boyd Bischke
Chief Operating Officer
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