Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transports aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.
We're committed to being the best at whatever we do. We're continuously growing, adapting, and responding, and we're successful because of the outstanding hard work and creative energy of our associates.
Job Description Ingram Barge Company, the leading carrier on America's inland waterways, is seeking a Recruiter, focused on marine role hiring, to join the Human Resources team in our Paducah, KY location. In this position you'll be responsible for full cycle recruiting, meaning, you are empowered to source, interview, make hiring decisions, and see your candidates through to their first day of Orientation. A team player at heart, the successful Recruiter will demonstrate robust communication skills and collaborate with leaders' company-wide to achieve staffing objectives to keep our vessels fully staffed.
What you will be doing: Maintaining organizational job postings and advertisements Sourcing marine candidates through various methods including social media Screening high volume applications and resumes Assessing candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitude by interviewing in person and virtually Extending job offers on the spot and informing candidates of offer details, employment requirements, etc. Facilitating or assisting with facilitation of drug screens, background checks, and pre-employment physicals Managing candidates through post offer process by continuous communication, and consistent, accurate data entry Consistently providing status updates to candidates and hiring managers Onboarding new associates for New Hire Orientation Attending job fairs and walk-in interviews Representing Ingram Marine at educational or informative events (High Schools, River Discovery Works, Marine Day, etc.) Supporting department activities with regular and prompt attendance Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Self-motivated approach to achieving staffing goals Recruiting experience preferred, HR experience a plus Marine industry experience preferred Bachelor's degree preferred Keen attention to detail Intermediate skills with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel and other online tools/systems/databases Understanding of employment law as it relates to recruiting a plus Ability to travel 5-10%, to include overnight Ability to work occasional Sundays Ability to handle high volume calls and work Strong judgment and decision-making skills Additional Information Why Work at Ingram? A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA. 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 2 floating holiday's 401(K) match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance programs, Group Legal, & more Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community Casual Dress Code All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates ("Company") is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
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