Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Forward Air seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting for transportation, operations, and corporate roles in a fast-paced, asset-light logistics network. You will partner closely with leaders to define requirements, build sourcing strategies, and deliver high-caliber talent that supports expedited LTL, intermodal, final mile, and truckload services. This role blends strategic workforce planning with hands-on recruiting, employer branding, and data-driven insights. You'll thrive in a performance-driven, safety-focused culture that values collaboration, agility, and customer-focused results, with opportunities to grow in a nationwide organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for transportation, operations, and corporate roles across Forward Air's network
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and create effective sourcing strategies
• Source and engage talent through job boards, social media, networks, and industry events
• Manage candidate screening, interviewing, and selection processes to ensure strong hiring decisions
• Provide data-driven hiring insights and market intelligence to business leaders
• Maintain a strong candidate pipeline and talent pools for critical and hard-to-fill roles
• Ensure an excellent candidate experience that reflects Forward Air's culture and values
• Leverage ATS and HR systems to track metrics, analyze trends, and improve recruiting efficiency
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and internal hiring policies

Required Skills

• Full-cycle recruiting
• Talent sourcing
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Behavioral interviewing
• Data-driven recruiting metrics
• Workforce planning
• Employment law and compliance
• Employer branding
• Stakeholder management
• Offer negotiation