Zūm has reimagined student transportation, the nation's largest mass transit system. Our integrated end-to-end cloud-based platform provides a modern service for school districts purpose-built around the needs of kids and the expectations of their families. Zūm provides one seamless, real-time interface for parents, drivers, schools, districts, administrators, and operators, to transport children safely and with increased visibility and personalized care. Our multi-sized vehicle approach includes an electric vehicle-first commitment, reduces student commute times by up to 20%, and coupled with our marketplace, delivers added fleet efficiency and optimization. We have been driving the industry forward since 2015, and with more than 8 million miles completed to date, we are leading a new era of safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable transportation.
At Zūm, we’re on a mission to reimagine student transportation – making it safer, more efficient, and sustainable. We’re growing fast, and to make that happen, we need someone who’s as passionate about building amazing teams as we are about transforming the way kids get to school. That’s where you come in.
We're looking for a Talent Acquisition expert to initially focus on Business and Director + level roles, and spearhead recruiting across the company. This isn’t a “sit-back-and-manage” type of role – it’s a player-coach position where you’ll recruit for key senior roles yourself, while mentoring the team along the way. If you love building scalable hiring processes, have the experience to avoid pitfalls of hyper growth, and don’t mind getting your hands dirty, this is your next play.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Own the toughest roles. You’ll recruit and close leadership positions across the business, starting with big ones like our Head of Safety.
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Coach and lead the team. Think of yourself as the recruiting team’s “tech lead” – offering guidance on closing strategies, sourcing techniques, and building strong partnerships with hiring manager.
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Build scalable processes. Help us create recruiting workflows that are consistent, efficient, and easy for everyone to follow – from the first intake meeting to the final offer.
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Use data to guide decisions. Keep tabs on funnel metrics, recruiter capacity, and hiring efficiency. Share those insights with the team to keep us improving.
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Collaborate with leadership. Work closely with company leaders to align recruiting efforts with business needs and growth goals.
What We’re Looking For
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Recruiting chops. You’ve recruited for senior roles in business or tech (or both) – ideally at the Director level and above.
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Startup mentality. You move fast, adapt easily, and don’t need a lot of hand-holding.
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Great communicator. You’re comfortable working with everyone, from candidates to executives.
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Player-coach style. You lead by example and aren’t afraid to dive into the work yourself.
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Future leader. You can scale with us and grow into a bigger leadership role over time.
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Mission Driven. You don’t need experience in transportation, but you should be excited about what we’re building at Zūm.
- Technical recruiting experience is a plus, particularly with familiarity in engineering and product hiring processes.
Why Join Us?
- At Zūm, we’re not just filling seats on a bus – we’re building something meaningful that impacts students, families, and communities. We’re a fast-moving, mission-driven team looking for someone who’s ready to dive in, make a big impact, and help us hire the best talent out there.
- If this sounds like you, let’s chat!
The targeted base salary range for this role is listed in the compensation section below. Actual salary may be above or below this range based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. In addition, this position may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity, or commissions. If you are a full-time salaried or hourly worker, we offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Wellness, Vacation, and more. The targeted pay range for this role in US CA is: $150-180k
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