Recruiting Specialist

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)

Recruiting Specialist sourcing candidates for hourly and Management positions in Aviation Cargo Handling. Building a pipeline of qualified candidates and managing the candidate search process.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruiting for Aviation Cargo Handling positions, utilizing various sourcing strategies and maintaining candidate pipelines. Proficient in managing the candidate search process, conducting interviews, and facilitating onboarding while ensuring compliance with pre-employment requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Aviation Recruiting ExperienceCandidate Sourcing StrategiesInterview Protocol DevelopmentPre-Employment VerificationTime Management Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Candidate SourcingInterviewingOnboardingRecruitment StrategiesBackground Check ProcessingPipeline ManagementJob Fair AttendanceMarket Research

Soft Skills

Positive AttitudeDetail OrientedSelf-DirectedGoal OrientedAccountability

Tools & Technologies

SAP Applicant Tracking SystemOnline Databases

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryCargo HandlingHourly PositionsManagement Jobs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit for hourly positions and Management jobs in Aviation 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 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

Ability to maintain confidential information.
Must have a positive attitude, be self-directed, goal oriented and career minded.
Experience working in the aerospace industry is preferred but not required.
Must have strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task.
Must have a sense of urgency and accountable to results.
Must be detail oriented with professional phone demeanor.
Must be willing to work overtime (as requested).
Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site.
Must pass pre-employment background check.
Reports to work on a regular and timely basis.
Light travel to support Regional Recruiting efforts.
One to three years previous Recruiting experience preferably in aviation and cargo handling for hourly roles.
Independent judgment and decision-making skills required.
Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered!
Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!