Onboarding Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-11
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HR/Recruitment
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition
Job Title
Onboarding Specialist I
DepartmentHuman Resources
CountryUnited States of America
State/ProvinceArkansas
CityLowell
Full/Part TimeFull time
Job SummaryUnder routine supervision, this position completes DOT applications and onboards commercial, non-commercial, and contract drivers. The Onboarding Specialist documents information from driver applicants during the hiring process and assists drivers throughout the onboarding process.
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with driver-applicants through verbal and written communication to ensure engagement and readiness through the onboarding process
- Utilize various systems to document all contact with driver-applicants to improve internal communications and maintain compliance
- Request, order, and provide driver applicants’ travel arrangements using company software and communicating with internal partners (client managers & operations personnel) for potential details and hotel arrangements.
- Order driver-applicants’ pre-employment drug tests using company software to ensure DOT and company standards are met
- Gather & communicate pertinent information for safety, operations, and compliance personnel using various internal and external systems required for company policies and DOT regulations
- Inform driver-applicants who do not meet hiring requirements that they are currently ineligible, but keep the driver interested in working for J.B. Hunt for a future time
- Continue to promote the company to driver-applicants in the recruiting process. Ensure drivers have all pertinent information such as job descriptions and onboarding location.
- Receive phone applications, screen, & schedule qualified driver-applicants for onboarding and gather all required DOT and company paperwork for applicants using multiple systems to ensure DOT requirements are met before hire
- Balance inbound and outbound calls within a call center
Minimum Qualifications
The pay for this position is $19.50 an hour.
- Ability to provide effective written and verbal communication
- 1 year of related experience, such as in a fast-paced office or call center
- Basic experience in Microsoft Office Programs
- Aptitude to learn new computer programs quickly
- Experience with Dynamics or ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Basic time management skills
- Ability to influence across multiple levels
- Ability to think critically, problem solve, and troubleshoot
- Ability to remain professional during difficult conversations
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Provide superior service resulting in a favorable perception of the Company.
- Computer efficiency, comfort with web navigation, ability to quickly navigate across multiple computer programs and systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment that shares common goals and daily expectations.
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
CompensationFactors 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.
BenefitsThe Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to effect:
- 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…
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