Operations Recruiter

Zūm is a rapidly expanding Series E startup backed by industry leaders Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC, with a bold mission to transform the stagnant school transportation industry. Operating in over 15 states across the United States—with flagship hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle—we are actively extending our reach to the East Coast and Midwest regions. As a technology-driven company, we deploy cutting-edge solutions to manage and operate school district transportation systems while also launching our own charter platform and developing proprietary SaaS offerings. Additionally, we are spearheading a nationwide initiative to electrify school transportation fleets, simultaneously supporting local utilities by feeding much-needed energy back into the grid. We have been recognized as CNBC 50 disruptor, Financial Times 500 fastest growing companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas.

Job Summary

Seeking a dynamic Operations Recruiter to manage high‑volume hiring for hourly school bus operations roles across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will drive efficient recruiting processes, leverage technology, and ensure a smooth, positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment cycle for hourly school bus operations roles across multiple locations simultaneously, from sourcing through offer and pre‑hire steps.
• Build and execute high‑volume recruiting strategies to meet location staffing goals.
• Partner with location leadership to understand staffing needs, structure and adjusting recruiting plans accordingly.
• Create and optimize job descriptions and postings to attract qualified candidates.
• Use the applicant tracking system and other recruiting tools to post jobs, track candidates, and move them through the process.
• Conduct initial screens to assess work history, availability, and skills, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews and other selection activities; manage schedules and follow‑up for both candidates and managers.
• Initiate and track pre-employment requirements and communicate status to candidates and managers.
• Organize and participate in hiring events and community outreach.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and share regular updates with operations leaders.
• Maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in high‑volume recruiting, preferably for hourly or field‑based roles.
• Hands‑on experience with applicant tracking systems and online recruiting tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities at once while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and recruiting best practices.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both candidates and hiring managers
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a metric-driven environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional HR or recruiting certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM‑CP).
• Experience recruiting hourly roles in transportation, logistics, or similar operations.
• Familiarity with background screening, MVR review, and other pre-employment processes for driving roles.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting in a recruiting environment.
  
  

$65,000 - $70,000 a year

Zūm Services, Inc. and all its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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