Job Description
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING AN INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY?
Loadsmart is a growth-stage technology company valued at over $1 billion (a true Tech Unicorn)!
We are a collection of industry veterans and user-centered engineers using innovative technology to fearlessly reinvent the future of freight by helping shippers, brokers, warehouses and carriers to move more with less.
With headquarters in Chicago and a globally distributed remote team, Loadsmart continues to attract top talent committed to driving meaningful change. We seek professionals who embody our core values: curiosity, clarity, results, commitment, and teamwork.
We are seeking a results-driven Recruiting Specialist to join our team! Our candidate is someone who knows how to identify and attract top sales and operational talent for a dynamic and fast-paced logistics company. You will be dedicated to our high-volume efforts in Chicago and offshore. You will own the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing to closing top talent, whilst ensuring a positive candidate experience through the first week of onboarding.
Job Type: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Talent Acquisition
LOCATION: Chicago
WHAT YOU GET TO DO:
- Source candidates and evaluate their experience, skills, goals, and competencies to ensure a healthy funnel, fill new hire classes, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience.
- Work closely with hiring managers and teams to understand the requirements and expectations of the position(s).
- Develop out-of-the-box strategies for hiring and attracting top junior sales talent to Loadsmart.
- Assist in the execution of recruitment events supporting the targeted needs of the organization (career fairs, on-site events, etc.).
- Meet established hiring KPIs and time-to-fill commitments.
- Follow up with new hires, collect feedback, and ensure a remarkable employee experience.
- Attend networking and industry events for headhunting.
- Participate in HR Onboarding processes to ensure continuity from the hiring process
- Serve as an HR representative in the Chicago office as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have 1+ year of full-cycle recruitment experience or freight sales experience
- Experience in a high-volume environment is required
- Proven ability to source a high volume of strong sales talent
- Proactivity and persistence are a must
- Demonstrated the ability to actively network and establish working relationships internally and externally
- Desire to seek new sourcing strategies with a passion for developing creative approaches to sourcing and delivering hiring results.
- Strong communication, organizational, and negotiation skills. Ability to prioritize tasks in fast-paced environments
$50,000 - $60,000 a year
The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role’s scope and complexity, the candidate’s experience and expertise.
WORKING AT LOADSMART:
• Competitive base salaries - we believe in rewarding top talent
• Extremely competitive Equity package - become a shareholder in our company!
• Loadie Time Off - PTO and sick days without a limit
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401k Match
*Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Loadsmart will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
At Loadsmart, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Loadsmart treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes, including on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
It is the policy of Loadsmart that all offers of employment made shall be contingent upon successful completion of electronic background check(s). These checks will be job-related, consistent with business necessity and conducted by our vendor, pursuant to all applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures of our candidates’ specific locale.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
