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Infographic showing various Independent Contractor Sustainability job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,624 per year, or $59 per hour.

Independent Contractor Sourcing Specialist

GEODIS

Brentwood, TN • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 23 days ago

GEODIS rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 123 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

288th of 365 rated logistics

Job description

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SOURCING SPECIALIST

The Independent Contractor Sourcing Specialist is responsible for full cycle recruiting and selection and document verification for independent contract CDL and non CDL drivers. This position is responsible for creating a pipeline of 1099 candidates through recruiting efforts in order to maintain business staffing
plans success.

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. Our hybrid work schedule requires team members to be in the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week.

Your role on the team:  

  • Owns full cycle recruiting selection and document verification.
  • Identifies potential candidates through various forms of recruitment, such as resume review, local career fairs, networking, candidate sourcing
  • Screens resumes and conducts phone screens with potential candidates.
  • Ensure external and internal candidates complete full application for consideration
  • Communicates hiring manager Operations leaders through the search process.
  • Maintains a tracking system and other staffing reporting to ensure business needs are being met
  • Manages the scheduling of candidate interviews.
  • Follow up and the timely completion of required paperwork.
  • Performs recruitment advertising.
  • Communicates contract terms, rates and conditions
  • Maintains the internal job board
  • Partners with external recruiting agencies as necessary
  • Keeping up to date on current legislation and regulations related to independent contractors
  • Other duties as required and assigned
  • Supports GEODIS’ programs for Safety, Health, Environment, Quality , Ethics, Compliance, CSR and Sustainability

What you need: (requirements)

  • Minimum 2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience in regional recruiting for 1099 self-employed contractors
  • Experience in sourcing and networking to identify candidates
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws regulating use of independent contractors
  • Knowledge of behavioral interviewing
  • PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and Excel
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills that demonstrate a proven ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customers
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

What you gain from joining our team:

  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
  • Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
  • Free financial wellness programs
  • Daycare discount program
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
  • + more! 

Join our Team!

Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.

OR

Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply!

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