Talent Acquisition Partner

Epika Fleet Services is seeking an experienced and proactive Talent Acquisition Partner to join our growing team. You’ll own full-cycle recruiting for diesel and fleet maintenance technician roles across our Northeast markets — Boston, Rochester, and surrounding areas — working across Epika and partner accounts. The right candidate has a minimum of 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in blue-collar, skilled trades, or distributed/mobile workforce environments, and has the discipline and drive to operate independently in a remote environment.

Please note: This position requires hands-on experience recruiting for skilled labor or trade roles (e.g., diesel technicians, mechanics, fleet/logistics, construction, manufacturing. Applicants must be based in the Northeast region. Candidates located outside the Northeast will not be considered.

Qualifications

What You'll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for diesel and fleet tech roles across the Northeast — Boston, Rochester, and surrounding markets
• Source passive candidates aggressively using Indeed Smart Sourcer, boolean strings, and targeted keyword strategies
• Screen candidates via phone, document findings, and submit detailed write-ups to hiring managers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, RSMs, and field leadership — including pushing back when needed
• Manage candidate pipeline in ATS (iCIMS / transitioning to Paradox) with accuracy and real-time updates
• Identify and escalate req-level issues (pay misalignment, title problems, stale postings) proactively — don't just throw candidates at the problem
• Leverage AI tools to improve efficiency across sourcing, screening, and administrative tasks
• Collaborate with the recruiting team on onboarding, SOPs, and process improvements

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in blue-collar, skilled trades, or distributed/mobile workforce environments (manufacturing, welding, construction, fleet, logistics, etc.)
• Proven sourcing ability — you know how to work and build boolean strings, and fill roles that get zero applicants
• ATS experience required — any platform considered; Paradox or iCIMS experience is a plus
• Remote work experience and the self-discipline that comes with it
• Strong communicator: written, verbal, and when it counts — holding hiring managers accountable for feedback and follow-through
• Comfortable working in ambiguity; you can improvise when there's no playbook
• Working knowledge of AI tools and genuine interest in integrating them into your workflow

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with recruiting in densely populated, weather-challenged Northeast markets
• Experience managing high requisition volumes (30+ concurrent reqs)
• Track record of creative problem-solving when faced with recruiting bottleneck

Soft Skills and Cultural Fit

• Self-starter with strong personal accountability and ownership mentality
• Adaptable — comfortable when processes change, tools evolve, and structure is still developing
• Resourceful and persistent — "I'm going to figure it out" attitude
• Trustworthy and self-disciplined in a remote work environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to push back professionally and hold others accountable
• Comfortable speaking up about challenges and escalating appropriately
• Takes pride in quality of work and closing requisitions

Core Value Alignment: "Win with integrity and grit"

Benefits

What We Offer You:

• Monday–Friday schedule
• 100% Remote work
• Paid Time Off including holidays
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days of employment
• Health Insurance and Dental Plans
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family-oriented company that values work/life balance
• Dedicated, experienced team
• Growth opportunities across a nationwide footprint

Pay Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.