Entry Level Recruiter
The Entry-Level Recruiter at Confidential Client is responsible for managing the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, and coaching candidates to align with client needs. This role emphasizes building trusted relationships with professionals to support their career advancement within a performance-driven and supportive company culture. Comprehensive training and mentorship are provided to develop recruiting expertise and foster long-term career growth.
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.
Role Overview
This confidential client is hiring an Entry-Level Recruiter (Sales Trainee) for an on-site, full-time role in Denver, CO. No prior recruiting experience is required — this is a training-first opportunity to build a career in talent acquisition and sales-focused recruiting.
- Schedule: Full Time | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- On-site: 5 days per week (Downtown Denver office)
- Employment type: Permanent, Internal
- Overtime potential: Average of 3–5 hours per week
What You’ll Do
You will own the full recruiting lifecycle and support the growth and placement of technical and corporate talent:
- Meet with hiring managers to understand role requirements and priorities
- Source candidates using ATS tools, job boards, and passive sourcing techniques
- Screen candidates via phone and video interviews and conduct reference checks
- Coach candidates for interviews and prepare them for each step of the hiring process
- Communicate role details and support candidate onboarding and early-stage engagement
- Build and maintain a network of consultants and professionals aligned to industry skill sets
- Develop trusted relationships and act as a career partner for your candidates
Training & Career Growth
This role includes a structured training program and ongoing development:
- Paid 13-week training period with role-plays, job shadows, and teach-backs
- Formal and informal mentorship to support professional growth
- A performance-oriented culture with frequent feedback and coaching
- Promotion-from-within focus — clear paths into leadership, management, or other functions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (not strictly required)
- Experience in customer service, sales, or a leadership role is a plus
- Comfortable working in a team-oriented, performance-driven environment
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Motivated, coachable, and eager to learn recruiting and sales best practices
Compensation & Perks
This opportunity offers a competitive pay structure and performance upside:
- Paid 13-week training period (hourly during training)
- Initial base salary of $57,784 after the training period, increasing to $60,000 after one year of employment
- Unlimited commission potential and performance-based incentives
- Quarterly bonuses and all-expenses-paid recognition trips for top performers
- Company-funded investment plan with paid dividends
Benefits:
- Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) plan
- 20 days paid time off (accrued per year)
- Cell phone allowance after first year
- Tuition reimbursement program and employee discounts
- Monthly wellness resources
Our Culture
The confidential client is committed to an inclusive and supportive workplace. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, and community engagement and charitable initiatives are supported through an organizational foundation and matching programs.
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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