Now Hiring Area Recruiter – N. Charleston/South Region

Location: Hybrid – Remote and Onsite N. Charleston, SC

The Area Recruiter is responsible for recruiting efforts within the states of LA, SC, NC, TN, & GA. This hybrid role balances remote recruiting activities with onsite presence at partner locations, job fairs, community events, and hiring sites. The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, organized, and comfortable managing multiple requisitions while serving as a local ambassador for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for positions within the North Charleston
Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, role requirements, and hiring timelines
Attend onsite recruiting events, job fairs, school visits, and community outreach initiatives
Represent the organization professionally at local events and partner locations
Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to track candidates, interviews, and hiring metrics
Coordinate onboarding logistics and support a smooth candidate transition into employment
Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws
Provide regular updates and recruiting reports to leadership

Hybrid Work Expectations

Remote work for sourcing, screening, interviewing, and administrative tasks
Onsite presence required for:
Hiring events and job fairs
Meetings with hiring managers
Facility visits and candidate interviews (as needed)
Must reside in or near the North Charleston, SC area and be able to travel.

Qualifications

2+ years of recruiting, staffing, or talent acquisition experience (regional or high-volume recruiting preferred)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and community partners
Experience with ATS platforms and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Strong time-management and organizational skills
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel

Preferred Qualifications

Experience recruiting in Transportation (preferably School Bus and CDL in general).
Knowledge of the LA, SC, NC, TN, & GA labor market
Experience with community outreach or campus recruiting

Skills & Competencies

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and remotely
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Professional, adaptable, and solution-oriented
Strong attention to detail and follow-through

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Flexible hybrid work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Supportive and collaborative recruiting team

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

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