Human Resources Assistant
Company : Dayton Freight
Location : Dayton, OH
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 29 December 2025
Overview
- Stable and growing organization
- Competitive weekly pay
- Quick advancement
- Professional, positive, and people-centered work environment
- Modern facilities
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
- Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
This is not a hybrid or remote position.
Responsibilities
As the Recruiting Assistant, you will provide support related to various Recruiting and Employee Relations Department functions.
- Post open positions to ATS, job boards, college websites and social media, as directed
- Review, upload, and post job descriptions, as needed
- Update and send out weekly, monthly and quarterly recruiting emails and reports
- Generate, update, audit and maintain recruiting spreadsheets with accuracy
- Track and complete end of month recruiting expense reports and credit card statement
- Assist with updating, assembling and sending out Internship and Trainee training materials
- Become familiar with Operational roles to understand job functions of open positions
- Assist with responding to Recruiting/HR emails and phone calls
- Learn iCIMS processes to execute Hiring Manager requests within the iCIMS platform
- Update Company profile on Glassdoor, Linked In, Handshake and other websites as needed
- Save and track items submitted from Interns, Management Trainees and career fairs
- Assist with recruiting at virtual career fairs
- Run and update daily recruiting spreadsheets for open interviews
- Send out weekly email and text message campaigns to applicant leads
- Assist with open interviews
- Send monthly data to Recruiting Manager on usage of Text Recruit software
- Establish contact with local colleges and universities to recruiting future candidates
- Assist members of the Employee Relations Department with running and auditing reports, meeting preparation, announcements, etc.
- Assist with other recruiting tasks and projects as needed
- Document processes and procedures of job functions
- Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional and positive manner
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude
- Continuously improve processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 2 years of recruiting experience preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships built on trust
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Comfortable making decisions independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods
Benefits
- Stable and growing organization
- Competitive weekly pay
- Quick advancement
- Professional, positive, and people-centered work environment
- Modern facilities
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
- Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
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Frequently asked questions
At Dayton Freight, the Human Resources Assistant actively collaborates with nearby colleges to source future talent. This involves establishing connections and managing internship programs, enabling the company to build a strong recruitment pipeline within Dayton’s academic community.
Dayton’s HR assistant job market shows moderate competition, with many candidates seeking roles in stable companies like Dayton Freight. Candidates with recruiting experience and strong organizational skills generally have an advantage due to local demand for skilled HR support.
The Human Resources Assistant at Dayton Freight focuses on recruitment support, managing job postings, and coordinating communication with candidates and educational institutions. Unlike broader HR roles, this position emphasizes administrative accuracy and process improvement in recruitment operations.
Emphasize your proficiency with applicant tracking systems like iCIMS, strong communication abilities, and organizational expertise. Demonstrating knowledge of recruitment workflows and comfort with Microsoft Office tools is crucial for success in this assistant role.
Yes, Dayton Freight offers quick advancement opportunities from HR Assistant to roles such as HR Coordinator or Recruiter. Building expertise in recruiting processes and gaining leadership experience can accelerate progression within Dayton’s competitive HR job market.
Dayton Freight emphasizes a people-centered work environment with modern facilities and comprehensive benefits. The HR Assistant role here combines traditional recruiting duties with innovative use of platforms like text recruit software, creating a dynamic and engaging workplace.
The company offers stable employment with competitive weekly pay, paid holidays, and personal days, supporting HR Assistants in balancing professional growth with personal well-being within the Dayton community.
Human Resources Assistants in Dayton typically earn between $38,000 and $45,000 annually. Dayton Freight offers competitive weekly pay within this range, paired with strong benefits, making it an appealing choice for local HR professionals.
This role involves generating and auditing recruiting spreadsheets, preparing monthly expense reports, and tracking software usage data. Such responsibilities ensure data-driven recruitment decisions and efficient tracking of hiring metrics.
The assistant is key in managing communications with applicants, hiring managers, and educational partners. Handling emails, phone calls, and coordinating virtual career fairs, they maintain smooth recruitment workflows and professional interactions.