Recruiting Specialist

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)

Recruiting Specialist for hourly and management jobs in aviation and cargo handling. Building candidate pipelines, managing searches, and partnering with hiring managers across the industry.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeHebron • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit for hourly positions and Management jobs in Aviation and Ground and Cargo Handling.
Source candidates from various career websites including SAP our internal applicant tracking system.
Support recruiting team by building and maintaining a pipeline of qualified candidates.
Actively source passive candidates by conducting market research, developing professional relationships and referral networks.
Partner with hiring managers to understand qualification requirements of positions and develop appropriate recruitment strategies.
Manage the candidate search process by implementing external sourcing strategies and assessing candidates.
Apply leading-edge recruitment principles to develop strong candidate relationships and deliver high-quality talent to the facilities.
Utilize full range of recruiting methods including Internet and online database searches and attending job fairs and conferences.
Develop interview protocol; interviewing and evaluating applicants; and extending and employment offers.
Perform pre-employment verification and facilitate on -boarding of new hires.
Execute new badge application to Customs and Port Authority and renew expired badge for current employees.
Effective onboarding new hires into automating system.

Requirements

What you’ll need

One to three years previous Recruiting experience preferably in aviation and cargo handling for hourly roles.
Independent judgment and decision-making skills required
Must be able to work some weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays and days off.
Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.
College degree preferred.
Familiarity with personal computer software helpful.
Phone Skills, Recruiting, Interviewing Skills, People Skills, Supports Diversity, Employment Law, Results Driven, Professionalism, Organization, Project Management, Judgment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
401k program offered!
Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

RecruitingInterviewingPre-employment verificationOnboardingCandidate assessmentSourcing strategiesMarket researchEmployment lawProject managementPipeline management

Soft Skills

Independent judgmentDecision-makingInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationOral communicationOrganizationProfessionalismResults drivenPeople skillsSupports diversity