Corporate Recruiter - Entry Level
The Corporate Recruiter supports full-cycle recruiting operations including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, onboarding, and recruiting analytics. This entry-level role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage recruiting data and processes while collaborating with leadership and hiring teams. The position offers growth potential in recruiting, staffing, HR operations, and workforce analytics within a fast-paced 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, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This role supports full-cycle recruiting operations for a confidential client. Primary responsibilities include sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, onboarding support, recruiting operations, and market research to help hiring teams meet staffing needs.
- Source candidates via LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, internal databases, and direct outreach
- Review resumes and identify candidates who meet job requirements
- Conduct initial phone screens to assess qualifications, communication skills, availability, and compensation expectations
- Prepare candidates for interviews and provide timely follow-up during the hiring process
- Coordinate interview schedules between candidates, hiring managers, and clients
- Maintain positive candidate relationships and deliver a professional candidate experience
- Build and maintain pipelines for current and future hiring needs
Recruiting Operations & Administration
- Post job openings to internal and external platforms and update job descriptions and outreach messaging
- Maintain accurate ATS records and recruiting trackers
- Track recruiting metrics (pipeline activity, submittals, interviews, offers, placements, time-to-fill)
- Assist with market research on compensation, candidate availability, and hiring demand
- Analyze recruiting data and provide insights on sourcing effectiveness and hiring challenges
- Support leadership with recruiting reports, workforce trends, and staffing analytics
- Contribute operational feedback for process improvement initiatives
- Support recruitment events, job fairs, and campus recruiting
- Assist with onboarding and pre-employment processes including background checks, drug screenings, offer letters, employment documentation, and new hire reporting
Collaboration & Process Support
- Run intake discussions to clarify job requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring priorities
- Communicate recruiting updates and candidate status to leadership and hiring teams
- Help improve recruiting workflows and documentation standards
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and strong follow-through
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience
- 0–2 years of experience in recruiting, staffing, customer service, sales support, HR coordination, or related fields
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable communicating with candidates and stakeholders throughout the day
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email platforms, internet research, and basic business software
- Ability to learn new systems, recruiting tools, and operational processes quickly
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
- Technical recruiting or staffing industry experience
- Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, job boards, or sourcing tools
- Interest in recruiting analytics, market research, workforce trends, or business operations
- Familiarity with Excel, Google Sheets, or ATS reporting tools
Key Competencies
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Time management and prioritization
- Sense of urgency and responsiveness
- Coachability and willingness to learn
- Accountability and follow-through
- Adaptability in changing environments
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Process improvement mindset
- Professionalism and confidentiality
- Positive attitude and team collaboration
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $23/hr – $26/hr
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; paid sick leave; life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D); long-term disability (LTD); optional voluntary life/AD&D coverage. Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.
Why work at Confidential Client?
Confidential Client is committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Team members benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive health and wellness offerings, and opportunities for professional development. Confidential Client is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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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