SE Independent Delivery Services, Inc. · 23 hours ago
Independent Contractor Recruiter - Road Warrior
Destin, FL
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSE Independent Delivery Services, Inc. is seeking an Independent Contractor Recruiter who will drive market engagement across assigned regions. The role focuses on active outreach and recruitment of Independent Contractors while building strong local partnerships and operational alignment.
Delivery ServiceFleet ManagementLogisticsTransportation
Hiring Manager
Rashonda Lucas
Responsibilities
Travel to assigned markets to conduct in-person recruitment and driver engagement
Work closely with Recruiting Coordinator (RC) to advance candidates through the recruiting process (from applicants through onboarding)
Act as the primary recruiter and engagement lead for assigned markets
Collaborate with Operations Managers, Safety, and Ambassadors on local driver engagement actions
Document local observations: driver sentiment, competitor updates, referral activity, and forecasted staffing needs
Provide weekly market engagement reporting (driver outreach, referrals, appreciation events, onboarding status, retention trends)
Drive in-market recruiting efforts through direct driver outreach, on-site visits, and field presence
Solicit referrals weekly from active drivers and track referral activity
Deploy localized marketing (signs, flyers, partner businesses) to build visibility
Host recruiting sessions in assigned areas
Pre-screen referred candidates to ensure alignment with company standards (availability, communication, professionalism, and experience)
Track and evaluate lead quality by source to prioritize strong referrals
Partner with Operations to forecast staffing needs and adjust recruiting focus to meet market demand
Maintain visibility and relationships in the market through consistent check-ins with new and at-risk drivers
Monitor driver engagement and identify root causes of disengagement
Partner with Operations, COB, and Ambassadors on coaching and retention strategies
Partner with internal teams to plan and support driver appreciation events
Recognize high-performing drivers in the field and promote them as role models to peers
Actively encourage and recognize referrals as part of ongoing relationship-building
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years of college or equivalent experience
Microsoft Office Suite, moderate Excel knowledge
Strong experience in recruiting, staffing, logistics, or distribution industry preferred
Proven experience in Independent Contractor Recruiting (minimum 3 years)
Previous Class A driving experience with a CDL preferred
Strong interviewing and selection skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage with ICs in the field
Analytical mindset with ability to use data to drive local recruiting and retention decisions
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities
Ability and willingness to travel weekly (up to 80%) to assigned areas
Company
SE Independent Delivery Services, Inc.
SE Independent Delivery Services (SEIDS) is an innovative trucking company that enables a dedicated and professional group of independent contractors/owner operators to provide outsourced delivery services to the fastest growing home furniture retailer in the United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase