Operations Recruiter

Zum is a student transportation company headquartered in the United States that provides technology-driven school bus and ride services for K-12 students. The company partners with school districts to modernize student transportation through a platform that connects drivers, schools, parents, and students in real time, offering improved safety, visibility, and efficiency compared to traditional school bus operations. Zum emphasizes the use of data and technology to optimize routes and improve the overall transportation experience for families and school administrators. A core part of Zum's mission is accelerating the transition to clean transportation by deploying electric vehicles for student transit. The company has committed to electrifying its fleet and has partnered with school districts and utilities to introduce electric school buses, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality for children and communities. Zum positions itself as a leader in sustainable student mobility, aligning fleet electrification with broader climate goals. What makes Zum unique is its integrated approach combining a managed services model with proprietary technology and a growing electric vehicle fleet. Rather than simply selling software, Zum takes on the full operational responsibility of running transportation programs for school districts, making it easier for districts to transition to greener, more efficient systems without the burden of fleet ownership or logistics management.

About Zūm:

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.