Sr. Operations and Recruiting Manager

Overview:

The Senior Operations/Recruiting Manager – DMS Services leads the full-cycle recruitment process to meet client needs in the Centerline DMS Services Division. This role drives talent acquisition efforts from sourcing to offer extension, ensuring candidates align with Centerline’s hiring standards, DOT requirements, and any specific account criteria. Additionally, the position emphasizes a customer-centric approach, enhancing Centerline’s reputation as a top employer.

Location: Remote

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary contact and build strong candidate relationships throughout the recruitment process, proactively reaching out to qualified candidates.
• Represent Centerline at community and industry events; coordinate job fairs and hiring events.
• Conduct client and driver site visits quarterly, fostering positive client and candidate interactions.
• Participate in driver safety meetings and support safe-driving initiatives, including Smith System training.
• Manage daily applicant communications, including responding to applicant inquiries and guiding them on DMS job opportunities.
• Source candidates through online platforms (CareerBuilder, Indeed, Tenstreet), social media, and resume databases.
• Create and post recruitment materials, ensuring thorough visibility across various channels.
• Conduct application reviews and candidate interviews, assessing qualifications, work history, and compensation expectations.
• Confirm interview schedules, manage no-shows, and verify employment history within a 72-hour processing timeframe.
• Identify new recruitment sources and contribute to strategic planning for growth in emerging markets.
• Collaborate weekly with the Managing Director of DMS on account growth and prioritize hard-to-fill roles with the DMS team.
• Maintain communication through client updates, reports, and team meetings, including participation in weekly recruiting and safety discussions.
• Coordinate quarterly random drug tests and support location managers with office supply needs.
• Work closely with other Centerline Recruiting Managers to synchronize recruitment activities nationwide, producing weekly reports on applicant flow and hires.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in recruiting, staffing, or transportation.
• Strong selling and marketing skills to attract top talent.
• Proven success in building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel); ATS preferred experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage at all levels of management and with diverse candidates.
• Skilled in behavioral-based interviewing techniques.
• Knowledgeable in federal and state HR and recruiting regulations.
• Valid driver’s license with access to a car for work-related travel.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Understanding of FMCSA and OSHA regulations.

Salary Range: $66,216.09 - $82,770.11 annually, depending on experience and geographic location, plus eligibility for incentive pay, subject to plan terms.

Please note that actual compensation offered may vary based on local pay requirements, and will meet or exceed state-specific minimum wage or salary thresholds.

Benefits and Well-Being:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including 6 paid holidays, 1 paid floating holiday and up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per year, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Company-matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Program, in addition to other programs and perks.

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the application or interview process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact your Recruiter directly, Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com, or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Centerline Drivers, a TrueBlue company, is a trusted staffing and compliance partner in the transportation industry with over 45 years of expertise. We specialize in connecting professional truck drivers with the right opportunities while providing our clients with a reliable and safety-focused workforce. Each year, we fill thousands of assignments across the U.S., helping businesses maintain efficiency and productivity.  Our commitment to safety, client satisfaction, and driver support is exemplified by our perfect DOT audit record and dedicated 24/7 service center. With advanced driver recruitment technology and a dedicated mobile app, Centerline makes it easy for drivers to find positions that match their skills and lifestyle, while businesses benefit from expertly matched drivers ready to meet their unique needs.