Salary:

$29 - $33/Hr

Job type:

Full Time

Resume required:

Yes

Street Address:

123 Main St Hartford, CT 06103 United States of America

Posted date:

2025-08-29

Full job description:

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

Now Hiring: Area Candidate Experience Specialist (Remote) - Supporting Connecticut and Surrounding Areas
Pay Range: $29-$33/hr
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET

At First Student, every safe ride to school starts with a smooth hiring process-and our Candidate Experience Specialists are at the heart of it all. We're looking for someone based in Connecticut or nearby states to join our remote team, supporting candidates through each step of their hiring journey, with primary focus on Connecticut and the surrounding region.

Please note: Candidates must reside in Connecticut or a nearby New England state to be considered.

What You'll Do:

• Be the main point of contact for new hires after their interview is scheduled through our AI Recruiting Assistant.

• Guide candidates through offer acceptance, background checks, paperwork, and pre-employment requirements.

• Answer questions, follow up on missing items, and help candidates progress smoothly.

• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure training schedules and compliance steps are all set.

• Track candidate progress in our applicant tracking system and proactively flag any delays.

• Provide clear, timely communication so every new hire feels supported and informed from start to finish.

Who Thrives in This Role:

• Comfortable handling phone and email communication with a friendly, professional tone.

• Organized and detail-oriented, even with a busy workload.

• Experience in a support, call center, or customer service role and ready for a behind-the-scenes focus.

• Interested in building skills in HR, recruiting, or onboarding.

• Enjoys process-driven work and following things through to completion.

What We Offer:

• 100% remote work environment (must be based in CT or surrounding states)

• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ET

• PTO and paid holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Discounts on cell phone plans, car purchases, travel, and more through PerkSpot

• Supportive onboarding and a team that values communication and consistency

At First Student, we believe starting off on the right foot sets the stage for long-term success. If you get satisfaction from helping people, staying organized, and making sure new hires feel supported every step of the way, we'd love to hear from you.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

Job reference:

JR10986