HR & Recruitment Specialist (Drivers & Office Staff) — Evening Shift

Company: Arctic
Location: Chisinau, Moldova
Schedule: 15:00 – 00:00 (3:00 PM – 12:00 AM), Evening Shift

About Us
We are a growing transportation company committed to safe, reliable service. We’re looking for an experienced HR professional to manage recruitment for drivers and office staff and handle general HR functions during the evening shift.

Position Summary
The HR & Recruitment Specialist is responsible for sourcing, screening, hiring and on boarding drivers and office employees, and for carrying out day-to-day HR operations. This role works closely with operations and management to ensure staffing needs are met, compliance with transportation and employment regulations is maintained, and employees receive timely HR support. Fluent English is required.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for drivers (CDL and other license classes where applicable) and office personnel: job postings, screening, interviewing, reference and background checks.
- Manage onboarding and orientation for new hires, including paperwork, benefits enrollment, safety training coordination, and issuance of company policies.
- Ensure compliance with DOT/transportation-specific regulations, licensing requirements, and company policies.
- Maintain and update employee records in HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
- Coordinate pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, motor vehicle record (MVR) checks, and other screenings as required.
- Support payroll/attendance data collection and liaise with payroll for timely processing.
- Handle employee relations issues, policy interpretation, and escalate conflicts to management as needed.
- Assist with performance management, disciplinary processes, and terminations.
- Produce routine HR reports (turnover, hiring metrics, open requisitions) for management.
- Contribute to HR projects: training programs, retention initiatives, and process improvements.
- Work closely with operations supervisors to forecast staffing needs and schedule driver hiring drives or job fairs as required.

Qualifications
- Proven HR/recruitment experience (2+ years preferred), ideally with experience hiring drivers or in transportation/logistics.
- Strong understanding of DOT/transportation hiring requirements and experience managing MVRs, drug testing, and license verification preferred.
- Fluent English (verbal and written) — required.
- Familiarity with HRIS and ATS systems, MS Office (Excel, Word), and basic reporting.
- Excellent interviewing, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently during evening shift hours and coordinate with daytime teams.
- High degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred
SHRM or similar HR certification.
Bilingual abilities EN RU

Working Conditions & Requirements

Evening shift (15:00–00:00).
- Occasional overtime or weekend events (e.g., hiring drives) may be required.
- On-site presence required
- Must pass background check and drug screening (as applicable).

Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary (DOE) — [$1000 - $1500]
- Medical, vision.
- Paid time off, retirement plan options
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities

How to Apply
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to: hr@arctictransportation.us with subject line: HR & Recruitment Specialist — Evening Shift.” Include availability to start.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Arctic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.