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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Flock FreightChicago, Illinois, United StatesRemote, Hybrid, Onsite

Flock Freight is a FreightTech company that uses patented technology to move freight more efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. The company’s guaranteed terminal-free truckload service, FlockDirect, finds the best options to pool freight among billions of possible combinations, optimizing routes while finding and filling trucks’ empty spaces. Shipments stay safe in a single truck, driven by a single driver, all the way to their destination allowing shippers to only pay for the space they need and enabling carriers to earn more from every linear foot of capacity — all while slashing carbon emissions by up to 40% compared to traditional shipping methods.
Flock Freight has been a Certified B Corp since 2020, meeting high social, environmental, transparency, and accountability standards to all of our stakeholders.At Flock Freight, we're on a mission to completely change the way freight moves, and we're in search of a motivated and versatile Talent Acquisition Specialist to be a pivotal force in this journey. As an essential member of our People team, you will own the recruitment process from start to finish, playing a critical role in shaping the future of our company.

Your mission will be to source, screen, and recruit the finest professionals in Sales, Operations, and Finance, directly collaborating with our leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance our processes. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for detail, a strategic approach to multitasking, and a deep-seated passion for talent acquisition, boasting a proven track record of attracting, engaging, and securing the industry's best talent.This role is more than a job; it's an opportunity to accelerate your career in recruitment all while making a tangible impact on the world. Supported by industry giants like Google Ventures and SoftBank, Flock Freight stands out as the only logistics company in the US awarded B Corp status, reflecting our unwavering commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices.

Your Impact:


  • Take ownership of the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to successful hire, ensuring a seamless and efficient process.
  • Work in tandem with hiring managers to develop and implement comprehensive sourcing and hiring strategies.
  • Manage the entire candidate lifecycle from screening, scheduling, and closing to ensure that the candidate has the best experience possible. 
  • Keep a pulse on the progress of open positions providing key metrics and updates to your stakeholders
  • Use data to make changes to processes that will allow us to move more quickly and efficiently 
  • Effectively manage our ATS (Greenhouse), ensuring a smooth transition for candidates through the interview and hiring stages.
  • Build and maintain trust through high-level credibility, integrity, and effective communication with hiring managers, team members, and candidates.
  • Innovate and expand upon existing recruitment strategies to cultivate a strong talent pipeline.
  • Build a strong network of professionals both active, and passive, to ensure hiring pipelines are maintained.

What You Bring to the Table:


  • At least 4 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, focusing on full-time, highly-skilled roles, in the logistics industry.
  • At least 1 years of experience at Brokerage in either a recruiting capacity or as a carrier or customer representative. 
  • Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (Greenhouse, Lever, Jobvite, etc.).
  • Demonstrated ability to strategize, manage, and thrive in a high-volume corporate recruiting environment.
  • A collaborative spirit and readiness to contribute to various recruiting initiatives and projects.
  • Self-motivation, exceptional time management, and organizational prowess.
  • A professional demeanor, positive attitude, and superior communication skills, both written and verbal.

Compensation 


The expected range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000 per year. This range reflects typical earning potential in this role. When determining an offer, we take into account a variety of factors that are important in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: skill sets; experience and tenure; education and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate is based on market data. Salary bands may, in some circumstances, be adjusted to a different geographic area depending on the candidate's position and location.In addition to salary, full-time employees are also eligible for an equity package and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Flock Freight.

Our policy is that we target candidates local to one of Flock Freight’s headquarters locations (San Diego and Chicago) and ask that employees work in-office.

Life & Benefits of the Flock:


  • Hybrid Work Model: As an organization we value in-office collaboration, working cross-functionally, and winning together. Through scheduled in-office and work from home days, we are able to work more efficiently and collaboratively.
  • 401(k) Employer Match: We know Flock may just be a stepping stone in your epic journey, but we want to be sure you’re setting your future self up for success! For that reason, we provide a 401(k) plan that offers a 4% employer match.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision: Generous coverage for employees and dependents. Both HMO and PPO options provided with 100% Employer paid options for employees.

Our promise to you:


Flock Freight is committed to creating an environment that’s fair and inclusive. We fill our open positions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We value the skills of people from all backgrounds and are proud to hire, promote, and retain talent from a diverse candidate pool. Diverse perspectives are central to innovation at Flock Freight and make our team better. We're interested in your inherent abilities, not just the skills you bring from your last role - if you think you have what it takes to succeed in the role but don't check every box, please still get in touch.

We'd love to start a conversation with you.Flock Freight has zero tolerance for behavior that negatively impacts marginalized groups, including women, people of color, veterans, immigrants, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We invite people of all identities to join the Flock!

Life at Flock Freight

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