About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

As an Associate Recruiter for our confidential client you will join a fast-track recruiter development program focused on sourcing, qualifying, and placing IT and technical professionals. Working closely with senior recruiters and account managers, you will contribute to full-cycle recruiting and build a consultative relationship with candidates and clients.

• Identify, source, and engage candidates to build long-term relationships.
• Pre‑qualify active and passive IT professionals by phone (warm leads and cold-calling).
• Meet with candidates and clients (virtual or in-person) to understand skills, interests, and hiring needs.
• Create and execute recruiting strategies to find qualified talent.
• Evaluate candidate strengths versus client requirements and match candidates to job orders.
• Maintain and grow a pipeline of consultants and industry contacts for timely client response.
• Negotiate wage rates and employment terms with candidates.
• Manage candidate lifecycle activities, including reference checks and other pre-employment verifications.
• Maintain accurate activity and candidate records and communicate effectively with team members and clients.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum).
• Entry-level sales, customer-facing, or recruiting experience (internships, campus roles, civic organizations, or work experience).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, network, and close opportunities.
• Competitive, goal-oriented mindset with a high-achieving work ethic.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handling multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission plan.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) plan and employer-paid short-term disability.
• Voluntary life insurance options.
• Unlimited responsible paid time off policy.
• Performance-based rewards and recognition, including travel incentives.
• Structured career path and measurable development benchmarks with enterprise dashboards for visibility.

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About the Confidential Client

The confidential client is a leading global talent and workforce solutions provider with an extensive presence across multiple locations. The organization combines staffing expertise and technology to deliver recruiting and workforce outcomes at scale. The role is part of a recognized recruiter development program designed to accelerate your recruiting career with robust training and growth opportunities.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Tampa, FL (on-site / local office) — position listed for Tampa, Florida.
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Expected start: January 2027 (program start date indicated)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.