Director, Driver Engagement & Recruiting
$100,000–$130,000 year
On-site · Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage a team of driver recruiters across multiple locations and remote environments to scale fleet growth, optimize driver acquisition, and improve retention. Own the full driver acquisition strategy, including recruiting funnel performance, cost-per-hire optimization, and 30/60/90-day retention alignment. Partner with Operations, Safety, Marketing, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment with business goals; develop scalable pipelines for Local and Linehaul owner-operators, and manage relationships with vendors, campaigns, and technology platforms to maximize ROI. Role focuses on strategy, analytics, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to build a best-in-class driver recruitment engine for a national network.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, marketing, or related field preferred
- 5–8+ years of experience in driver recruiting or transportation talent acquisition, including leadership experience
- Proven success managing high-volume recruiting operations
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations awareness, and transportation industry hiring practices
- Experience leading remote or multi-site recruiting teams
- Hands-on experience with recruiting analytics, funnel optimization, and digital performance marketing metrics
- Experience managing recruiting budgets and vendor contracts preferred
- Proven ability to improve early-stage driver retention through cross-functional alignment
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