Talent Acquisition Partner

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About the Position

Applicants must be within 2 hour driving distance from Chattanooga, TN

This position will be responsible for executing operational recruiting needs, as well as building external talent pipeline for forecasted talent demand. This position delivers high quality professional candidates and advances the Kenco brand across numerous markets and professional communities, while guiding hiring managers and candidates through the Kenco selection process.  This individual will perform full lifecycle recruiting and maintain excellent relations with hiring managers, candidates and the community-at-large. The TA Partner may be tasked with a dedicated focus on non-exempt or exempt level positions. The ideal candidate must have strong organizational and multitasking skills coupled with a high attention to detail. A successful candidate will be imaginative, a problem-solver, resilient in an environment of fast-paced change and highly collaborative. 

Functions

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Kenco leaders, and other team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results and credibility. 
• Prepare candidates for interviewing with Kenco and specific hiring managers by providing detailed information on the company, our business strategy, department background, job descriptions and expectation setting. 
• Source and recruit for technical and senior level positions on a national, multi-location level. 
• Use effective communication approaches that include proactively keeping others informed, and appropriately expressing ideas and thoughts, both verbally and in written form on a timely basis. 
• Manage workload, prioritize tasks, accept criticism and constructive feedback, and manage time well within a fast-paced and growing organization. 
• Present candidates and prescreening questions to hiring managers for collaboration and approval. 
• Screen candidates for availability, interest level, salary range, relocation needs, basic qualifications and technical expertise. 
• Ensure adherence to the selection process and compliance documentation. 
• Provide timely feedback to all candidates. 
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.  
• Attend job fairs and conferences specific to industry in order to find qualified candidates. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Communications or Marketing preferred; ​or 4 years of equivalent experience required. Equivalent years of experience is defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested​. 
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Human Resources setting, required experience delivering full cycle recruitment solutions with proven results. 
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.  Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. 
• Must demonstrate a track record of proactive problem-solving and excellent follow-up skills.  

Competencies

• Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization. 
• Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects. 
• Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers. 
• Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders. 
• Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long-term organizational strategy. 

Travel Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately ​10% or less​. 
• A passport is not required, but recommended.​ 

Disclosures

• For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/
• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits offered:
 

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and Supplemental Life

• Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off approximately 2  weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)

• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.
 
Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.
https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/