Recruiter

  • XPO
  • Chicago Heights, Illinois
  • Full Time
What you'll need to succeed as a Recruiter at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience

1 year of professional recruitment experience

Preferred qualifications:

3 years of professional recruitment experience

2 years of experience with a leading applicant tracking system, preferably SuccessFactors

Recent high-volume recruiting experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Experience in the transportation, logistics and/or freight brokerage industry

Demonstrated expertise in advanced internet searching, researching candidates and cold calling

Demonstrated confidence in all settings when advising/working with business partners; capable to maintain professionalism and focus in an ambiguous environment

About the Recruiter job

Pay, benefits and more:

Competitive compensation package

Full health insurance benefits available on day one

Life and disability insurance

Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year

9 paid company holidays

401(k) option with company match

Education assistance

Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you'll do on a typical day:

Partner with management to develop recruitment strategies, including building pipelines for current and future needs

Develop and maintain a network of contacts to easily identify and source qualified talent through a variety of channels, including internet and social networking sites, cold calling, referrals, job fairs, networking events, etc.

Identify and initiate contact with potential qualified talent for specific positions via direct sourcing

Recruit both passive and active candidates for entry-level, high-volume, hourly roles as well as salaried individual contributor and leadership roles as needed

Screen candidates in regard to work history, skill level and organizational fit, and make recommendations to the hiring teams

Manage interview scheduling and logistics

Conduct regular business partner meetings to advise on recruiting best practices and market data

Manage offer process to include salary recommendations, offer letter generation and offer acceptance/rejection; collaborate with business partners on all negotiations

Maintain data integrity within the applicant tracking system

Ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
Job ID: 517744045
Originally Posted on: 4/17/2026

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