The posting
Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.
At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.
With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.
Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.
What We Offer
This is an opportunity to lead a specialist recruiting team responsible for one of the most operationally critical talent segments in North America. You will shape and deliver driver hiring strategies across both permanent Maersk-employed and temporary workforce channels, partnering closely with Operations, People Function, Safety/HSSE, Procurement and external staffing providers.
- Leadership responsibility for a dedicated team delivering high-volume driver recruitment across North America
- Opportunity to shape sourcing, assessment and attraction strategies for DOT/FMCSA-regulated and non-DOT driver populations
- Ownership of permanent and temporary driver hiring delivery, including peak demand, new site launches and operational ramp-ups
- High visibility with regional Operations, People Function and Safety/HSSE leaders
- Ability to improve recruitment processes, workforce planning, supplier governance and candidate experience
- A fast-paced, collaborative environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance, performance and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop the North America Driver Recruiting team, establishing clear accountability for delivery, quality, service and candidate experience.
- Own end-to-end recruitment delivery for permanent Maersk-employed and temporary drivers, aligning hiring plans with operational demand, approved headcount and workforce forecasts.
- Develop targeted sourcing and attraction strategies for DOT/FMCSA-regulated CDL drivers and non-DOT driver populations, including CDL A, box truck and yard driver requirements where applicable.
- Partner with Operations and People Function leaders to convert demand by location, role type, license class, shift and start date into practical hiring plans.
- Work with Safety/HSSE and operational teams to support the appropriate driver qualification, licensing, background screening, drug and alcohol testing, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and onboarding requirements.
- Lead recruitment for peak periods, site launches, expansions and urgent operational ramp-ups, maintaining disciplined project management, risk tracking and stakeholder communication.
- Govern temporary driver staffing suppliers, monitor recruitment data and market insights, and implement improvements across sourcing, assessment, screening, offer, pre-employment and onboarding.
What We Are Looking For
- Continuous improvement mindset: We are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset, curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.
- Proven experience leading recruiting teams in a high-volume, multi-site environment across North America, ideally within driver recruitment, transportation, logistics, trucking, last-mile delivery or another safety-sensitive operation.
- Practical knowledge of DOT/FMCSA-regulated and non-DOT driver hiring, including CDL requirements, driver qualification processes and pre-employment screening dependencies.
- Experience managing direct employee recruitment and temporary or contingent workforce delivery through staffing agencies or third-party providers.
- Strong stakeholder, process and project management capability, with the confidence to influence Operations, People Function, Safety/HSSE and senior business leaders.
- A data-driven and commercially aware approach, using pipeline, conversion, time-to-hire, source effectiveness, offer acceptance, early attrition and supplier performance insights to improve outcomes and communicate risk.
Company Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k + Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
And more!
Pay Range:
$100,000-$135,000
*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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