Join the West's Leading 3PL Provider in a Key Role Supporting Our Strong Growth and Evolving Culture

If you are a proven high-volume recruiter, ideally with Logistics, Supply Chain or related industry experience, who combines a passion for social media with the drive to learn and serve as HRs digital expert, the role of Talent Acquisition and Social Media Specialist with Weber Logistics offers you some compelling opportunities. You will:

• Make an impact as our first internal recruiter in our nearly 100-year history. This is a rare opportunity to significantly influence recruiting strategy and see the results of your efforts. Quick question for you - click here
• Help drive employee engagement and culture in a dynamic environment where you can influence candidates from pre- to post-hire through social media outreach. 
• Enjoy wide visibility as you work closely with HR leadership and three HRBPs, and with Marketing, management, from site managers to the C-suite, and with other stakeholders.
• Become part of a rapidly growing company with a long history of success. We're pursuing growth initiatives, both organic and via acquisition, and are adding talent to help us reach our goals. You will play a critical role in our growth and goal attainment.
• Showcase your potential to take on additional responsibilities and advance in our organization. Growth = opportunity and while we can't promise what the next step will be, we anticipate ample opportunities for proven performers as we move from a California-based to a bi-coastal organization. 

This position is HYBRID REMOTE. You will work remotely from your home office  but additionally you will work one or two days a week in one our various Southern California sites of your choosing, and you will also occasionally visit distribution and transportation service centers in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and the Inland Empire.

Founded in 1924, Los Angeles-based Weber Logistics is the leading logistics provider on the West Coast and has evolved into a nationwide provider of logistics solutions. We are a private, family-owned and asset-based provider. Weber's expertise includes freight management, LTL and TL services including temperature-controlled, dedicated and shared warehousing, distribution, cross-docking/pool distribution, transloading, network optimization and analysis, retail compliance, order fulfillment, material handling, supply chain management and more.

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a strong fit for the Talent Acquisition and Social Media Specialist opportunity, you will have:

• 2-4 years exempt and non-exempt recruiting experience in full life-cycle environment, including management of multiple high-volume roles simultaneously
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent; college coursework, ideally resulting in an associate's or bachelor's degree, is an advantage
• Experience in the Logistics, Supply Chain or another relevant industry, ideally including driver recruiting
• A passion for and knowledge of social media with some experience posting content, such as on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. Quick question for you - click here
• Strong computer skills including:
  • Microsoft Office programs (Word and Intermediate Excel skills)
  • Social media and digital marketing tools or the ability to learn them (you can influence which social media tools we'll use)
• Ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content and social media space
• Strong copywriting and copy-editing skills
• Ability to travel locally approximately 50%, and to other geographies approximately once per quarter, including an occasional overnight

Preferred, but not required:

• A bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of experience with B2C social media marketing or content development
• Computer skills including:
  • Direct experience using social media management tools (Hootsuite, Sprinklr, Sprout Social)
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premier Pro) or equivalent digital media editing tools a plus
  • Proficiency with video and photo editing tools, digital media formats, and HTML
  • ADP workforce software a plus
• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Union experience is a plus

In addition, you will need the following core competencies and characteristics:

• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of personnel
• Strong analytical skills; independent thinking and reasoning ability
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task
• Hands-on style and ability to work under pressure
• Passion for excellence and a strong sense of urgency
• High level of professional integrity and honesty

Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, as Talent Acquisition and Social Media Specialist, you will take ownership of a hybrid role responsible for high-volume recruiting as well as maintaining a strong online presence to promote HR-generated social media outreach to increase employee engagement. You will spend the majority of your time -- up to 70% -- on full-cycle recruiting, focusing on CDL drivers and non-exempt, entry-level up to exempt site management-level roles. You will impact recruiting strategy by identifying current and future hiring needs and channels for drawing talent, and complete essential tactical work from job description generation to sourcing, to interviewing and HM support. 

The other 30% will be spent creating and maintaining a strong online presence by gathering and/or creating appealing and creative content for our company across various social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and the Company Blog. Quick question for you - click here Specifically, in the following areas, you will:

Talent Acquisition

• Design job descriptions, source candidates through various databases and social medial platforms, conduct interviews, and stay abreast of new employment law legislation.
• Apply new and current techniques and develop recruitment programs to attract applicants and to fill specific openings.
• Creatively source and develop a pool of qualified applicants through a variety of advertising techniques including social media, direct sourcing, internet searches, job fairs, and other channels.
• Achieve staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating job candidates, interviewing job applicants, analyzing responses, verifying references, advising managers, and managing relocations and the intern program.
• Establish recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives, studying job descriptions and qualifications, and meeting with managers to discuss needs.
• Remain up-to-date on the requirements of the various positions in the company and will act as an advocate for new and established employees.
• Build applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing information regarding the organization, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; and building maintaining rapport.
• Attract applicants by placing job advertisements, contacting recruiters, and using newsgroups and job sites.
• Arrange management interviews by coordinating schedules, arranging travel, lodging, and meals, and escorting applicants to interviews.
• Evaluate applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers and interviewing applicants on a consistent set of qualifications.
• Improve the organization's attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices, monitoring job offers and compensation practices, and emphasizing benefits and perks.

Social Media

• Generate social media campaigns
• Provide day-to-day management of the HR department’s social media properties
• Gather content from key stakeholders including HRBPs responsible for specific geographies, and Marketing (content targeted to employees)
• Create, edit and/or proof content as needed or required
• Interact with the Marketing team, learning our branding and sitting in on various media sessions 
• Work directly on the Company newsletter

This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

​Autonomy and Support
As long as you are meeting your responsibilities and hitting your KPIs, such as time to fill, you'll enjoy a good deal of autonomy in managing your schedule, including visiting local facilities to meet with HM's. Of course, you'll also find strong support when you need it. 

Professional Development
This is a role where you are bound to add to your skillset, whether that is learning social media, gaining experience in a Union environment, learning 3PL, etc. You bring strong recruiting skills and we'll help you fill in any knowledge gaps.

We are committed to promoting from within whenever possible and because our headquarters and distribution centers are on the West Coast, with a heavy concentration in Southern California, opportunities for strong performers are available without the need to relocate. Prove yourself in this role and you may be able to advance as the HR team and the organization grows.

Growth and Stability
Weber Logistics' growth in both revenue and real estate has been consistently strong for years, even during the COVID pandemic. Combine that growth with a long history of success, and you can be secure knowing your job is safe today, tomorrow and well into the future.

Best of Both Worlds
You'll enjoy the stability and resources of an established industry leader alongside the flexibility and nimbleness of a family-owned business that is not bogged down in bureaucracy. For example, while many 3PLs use manual processes, we are a data-rich company with the tools, resources and detailed information to deliver critical reports and other customer requirements. You'll find the same commitment to supporting our new social media campaigns.

Comprehensive Services
We offer a robust portfolio of services to meet all of our customers' needs. From warehouse and data management to EDI capabilities to in-depth reporting and a customer portal for supply chain visibility, we're positioned as the partner of choice for retailers.

Strong Compensation
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, FSA, long-term disability and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, mileage reimbursement, paid vacation, paid sick, and ten paid holidays per year.

To thrive in this role, you will be highly organized and able to balance diverse responsibilities. A passion for recruiting and social media will be key, as will your ability to pivot as you understand which channels are working and how best to engage potential and existing employees.

In addition, to be an outstanding Talent Acquisition and Social Media Specialist, you will have:

• Excellent listening skills, particularly when working with HMs to understand their needs
• A commitment to continuous learning and development
• A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to communicate your strong ideas 
• The ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• A proactive approach and the ability to work at a fast pace while maintaining high quality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professionalism, sound judgment and an unquestionable work ethic