Warehouse Hiring Specialist (Penske Logistics)

Why join Penske as a Warehouse Hiring Specialist, you ask? It’s simple. A Penske Warehouse Hiring Specialist is responsible for sourcing, interviewing, and making hiring decisions for hourly warehouse worker positions for Penske Logistics Warehouse Operations in Aurora, IL and other locations in the Greater Chicago area. You will be the "voice" of Penske - the person greeting our warehouse candidates via phone and sending them off with a smile. This exciting role will work onsite at our warehouse facility in Aurora, IL. You will work as a part of a team who are committed to ensuring a high-touch, personal approach with warehouse candidates. 

Warehouse Hiring Specialists will need to be proficient in the use of technology, being able to capture candidate information via phone while managing multiple screen computer applications. You will also need to work a flexible schedule including two late evenings and occasional weekends as needed to support the business.  

Warehouse Hiring Specialists will have responsibility for the sourcing, selection, job offer, and assisting with the clinical services process within a complete life-cycle recruiting process. You will interact with candidates and our local operations managers via in-person, phone and electronic correspondence. You will be held accountable to hire against expected workforce planning and ensure new hire/onboard classes are no less than 90% filled each week and/or month. 

What We Offer:
-    Competitive pay, quarterly incentive and benefits package.
-    Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
-    A supportive and inclusive work environment.
-    The chance to make a significant impact on the future of our company by attracting top talent.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Warehouse Lead Sourcing and Management 

Actively source and manage warehouse leads via inbound and outbound calls, e-mail, social media, resume and other internet databases, and associate referrals.  

After qualifying warehouse candidates, you will present them the total value proposition and benefits of working with Penske, and discuss the details of available warehouse opportunities.  

For warehouse leads that may not currently meet our requirements or have interest in current openings, you will use our systems and processes to keep them engaged for the future.  

 

Application Completion and Candidate Management 

-Take phone applications from qualified warehouse leads, accurately capturing their information into Penske’s application systems.  

-Ensure all applications are fully complete and accurate per company requirements. 

-Manage candidates in our application system, Taleo Enterprise, in accordance with all company procedures.  

 

Phone Interviewing and Selection 

-Conduct phone and/or video interviews with qualified candidates, utilizing Penske’s selection process and tools as directed.  

-You will be responsible for ensuring that all candidates meet minimum qualifications.  

-The hiring decisions you make have a direct impact on our business operations and external customer success. Your efforts will contribute to the success of the location keeping a targeted 45% of candidates in background screening and 90% of new hire/orientation classes filled. 

 

Recruiting Administration and Coordination 

-Manage a timely candidate process within Penske’s expected thresholds. 

-Expediting and ensuring all new leads, candidate follow-up, and internal customer follow-up are executed with priority. Return all messages before leaving work each day. 

-Manage the candidate processes such as initiating background screening services through a third-party. 

-Assist in coordination of onsite hiring events and Meet & Greets for warehouse candidates 

-Scheduling drug screening for candidates with approved clinics and notifying providers. Schedule Meet & Greet Tours and manager introductions with our location managers and other operations personnel.  

-Ensure compliance with all federal/state hiring laws and regulations. 

-Actively demonstrate company commitment to diversity and inclusion strategies to ensure strong, diverse candidate slates.  

-Perform other related duties as required or assigned. 

Qualifications:

Experience Requirements 

-At least 2 years of prior work experience in any ONE of the following is preferred: (1) Part of a recruiting function, in a call center environment where you were responsible for making decisions, in a customer facing environment where you were responsible for making decisions, or (2) in a role where you managed or hired warehouse workers. 

-Internal candidates should have at lea