Area Recruiter Job at First Student, North Charleston, SC

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  • First Student
  • North Charleston, SC

Job Description

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.

Now Hiring Area Recruiter - N. Charleston/South Region

Location: Hybrid - Remote and Onsite within the South Region

The Area Recruiter is responsible for recruiting efforts within the states of 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 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

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

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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