Associate Recruiter - Entry Level | No Recruiting Experience Required
This entry-level Associate Recruiter role at Confidential Client is designed for individuals new to recruiting, offering comprehensive training to develop skills in candidate sourcing, interviewing, and relationship management. The position involves fast-paced, goal-oriented work focused on connecting candidates with career opportunities and building a long-term career in staffing and recruiting. The role is hybrid based in Woodbridge, NJ, emphasizing communication, organization, and a drive to learn and succeed in a professional recruiting environment.
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, a recruiting and workforce solutions firm.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Associate Recruiter — Entry Level (Hybrid — Woodbridge, NJ)
Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Associate Recruiters in Woodbridge, NJ. This role is designed for people who are strong communicators, goal-oriented, and ready to learn recruiting from the ground up. No prior recruiting experience required — you’ll receive structured, hands-on training and the tools to build a long-term career in staffing and recruiting.
What You’ll Do
This is an activity-driven, people-focused role where your daily work directly affects your success.
- Find and engage candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and networking
- Conduct professional phone screens and interviews
- Understand candidates’ experience, goals, and motivations
- Build and manage candidate relationships and pipelines
- Match candidates to open roles and assist through the offer process
- Communicate with internal teams and hiring managers
- Use recruiting tools and applicant tracking systems (ATS)
- Track activity and hit weekly goals
What You’ll Learn
Comprehensive, hands-on training will teach you the skills recruiters use every day:
- How to source candidates and run efficient searches
- How to conduct phone screens and behavioral interviews
- How to assess fit, discuss compensation, and present offers
- How to manage pipelines and follow-up consistently
- How to use ATS and recruiting technology
- Communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
A Typical Day
Recruiting is fast-paced and social. Expect to spend your day:
- Speaking with candidates and hiring managers
- Conducting outreach and phone screens
- Following up and moving candidates through the process
- Collaborating with teammates and coaching sessions
- Tracking activity metrics and working toward targets
What We’re Looking For
No prior recruiting experience required. Successful candidates typically share these traits:
- Confident when meeting new people
- Comfortable spending significant time on the phone
- Motivated by goals and results; competitive and driven
- Coachable, reliable, organized, and responsive
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Interested in building a long-term career in recruiting
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
- Relevant backgrounds that translate well: hospitality, retail, customer service, sales, call centers, athletics, campus leadership, or recent graduates
Career Path
This role is intended as a career-starter, not just a temporary job.
- Example progression: Associate Recruiter → Recruiter → Senior Recruiter → Account Management or Leadership
- Recruiting builds transferable skills in sales, negotiation, relationship management, and leadership
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $45,000 — $50,000 per year
- Schedule: Full-Time | Standard EST business hours
- Location: Hybrid — Woodbridge, NJ
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term disability and life insurance
- 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO and 7 paid holidays
- Comprehensive recruiter training and career development
About Confidential Client
Confidential Client is a national recruiting and workforce solutions firm with an award-winning culture and a growing team. They help people connect with opportunities while supporting clients’ talent needs across industries.
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.
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