Job Title:Early Career Recruiting SpecialistDepartment:Human ResourcesCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:PennsylvaniaCity:BethlehemFull/Part Time:Full timeJob Summary:Under general supervision, this position leads high school, trade school, college, and university recruitment activities for assigned region(s) and/or business unit(s). The incumbent partners with hiring managers, People Business Partners, and other internal stakeholders to address workforce needs, serve as a brand ambassador for J.B. Hunt on campuses, and drive internship program efforts. This role leverages recruiting data and pipeline analytics to optimize campus outreach, manages post-event follow-ups, and coaches recruiters on effective candidate-engagement approaches that reinforce positive outcomes.Job Description:Key Responsibilities:Ensure all recruiting activities adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and company policiesOwn and lead campus recruiting strategy and execution, including, but not limited to, career fairs, advertising, information sessions, and interview days; leverage historical hiring and event data to optimize school strategy and ROIBuild and maintain relationships with students, faculty, and campus organizations to strengthen J.B. Hunt’s employer brandIdentify and implement recruiting strategies that capture a broad range of skills across high schools, universities and trade schools; continuously evaluate approach to optimize recruiting results in partnership with peers across the organizationManage the early-career pipeline for partner schools by tracking candidate flow and overseeing post-event follow-ups; reconcile data to improve conversion from event to applicant to hireExpand candidate access by identifying additional campus groups, events, and outreach efforts that align to the campus strategy and broaden participation beyond "traditional" recruiting channelsAdvise hiring managers on pay/salary and recommend recruiting strategies aligned with business goalsCoordinate with internal stakeholders to align campus relationship work with business needs to ensure talent pools support targeted roles and programsCoach recruiters on candidate-engagement tactics throughout the hiring process to sustain interest, proactively address inhibitors, and continually deliver a positive experience that upholds the J.B. Hunt's employer brand and reinforces trust with partner campusesParticipate in administering intern experience surveys, championing strong response rates and contributing to discussions on incorporating feedback to improve the programQualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Associate's Degree or Trade Certifications with 1 year in a role involving regular customer interactions, building rapport, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalent OR 2 years in a role involving regular customer interactions, building rapport, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalentAND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:Willingness to travelAbility to exercise discretionAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to manage multiple, competing prioritiesAbility to work under minimal directionUnderstanding of the organization's vision and service offeringsAbility to build line of reasoning to influence decision makersDemonstrated ability to consistently apply sustained effort achieving objectives despite of setbacksPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with 1 year in a role involving regular customer interactions, building rapport, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalentUnderstanding of the end-to-end recruiting cycleAbility to process information with high levels of accuracyAbility to quickly learn technical knowledgeAbility to make time-sensitive decisionsAbility to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgmentFlexible to work around candidates' scheduleAbility to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative mannerAbility to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations to provide excellent serviceAbility to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information through various mediumsThis position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.Compensation:Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.Benefits:The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.Education:Associates: Business Administration/Management (Required), Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, GED (Required), High School (Required)Work Experience:Human Resources, RecruitingJob Opening ID:00631901 Early Career Recruiting Specialist (Open)“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.