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.
The Bilingual Region Staff Recruiter is responsible for managing and executing comprehensive recruitment strategies across multiple locations and levels, including field-level staff, maintenance, and management roles. This position involves proactively sourcing candidates, fostering relationships with hiring managers and community partners, and optimizing recruitment and hiring processes to meet organizational needs. Please note that being bilingual in french and english is a requirement for this role.
Recruitment Strategy and Execution:
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent for various positions across multiple locations and organizational levels.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs, assess hiring strategies, and ensure successful recruitment outcomes.
- Tailor and optimize recruiting strategies using market insights, automated tools, and proactive sourcing.
- Lead or contribute to special recruitment projects and initiatives. Manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Sourcing and Candidate Development:
- Proactively build and maintain diverse candidate pipelines through job boards, social media, community outreach, and networking.
- Utilize creative sourcing methods such as complex internet searches, cold calling, and sourcing platforms to identify passive candidates.
Relationship Building and Community Engagement:
- Establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations, schools, military bases, and other external groups to enhance the recruitment process.
- Represent the company at career fairs, job shows, conferences, and other community events, promoting the organization’s brand and career opportunities.
- Provide exceptional candidate experience through consistent communication and support throughout the recruitment process.
Recruitment Operations and Compliance:
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, offer negotiation, pre-employment background checks, and onboarding
- Ensure all recruitment activities comply with federal, state, and company policies, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and other compliance regulations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Regularly track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and recruitment metrics such as candidate flow, source effectiveness, and time-to-fill.
- Analyze recruitment data to identify trends, adjust strategies, and continually improve the recruiting process.
- Prepare and present recruitment reports to management and stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with marketing teams to develop targeted recruitment campaigns and promotional materials.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., HR, training) to ensure smooth transitions from candidate sourcing to onboarding.
- Contribute to the development and execution of specialized recruitment programs (e.g., campus recruiting, military recruitment).
Minimum Education or Certifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum Experience or Skills Required
- 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with experience in corporate, agency, or military recruitment a plus.
- Must be fully Bilingual in French & English
- Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on relationship-building and customer service.
- Strong analytical skills to assess sourcing strategies and make data-driven improvements.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high levels of integrity and confidentiality.
Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
First Student is a leading provider of school transportation services. We operate in 460 locations across the US and Canada, working with school districts to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation for five million students per school day. We employ more than 48,000 people and operate and maintain over 43,000 buses.
Apply today to join our team!
We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.
