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 a Talent Acquisition Associate, you will support end-to-end recruiting activities to identify, engage, and place qualified candidates for the confidential client. This is an entry-level opportunity with hands-on training and mentorship.

• Source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, social media, referrals, and networking strategies
• Conduct phone screenings and preliminary interviews to assess candidate qualifications and career goals
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates throughout the recruiting lifecycle
• Coordinate interviews and communications between candidates and hiring managers
• Maintain candidate pipelines and ensure accurate tracking in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Learn industry-specific recruiting practices across banking, mortgage, financial services, and professional services sectors
• Assist with job posting creation, recruiting campaigns, and talent marketing initiatives
• Collaborate with senior recruiters and leadership to support client hiring needs
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience from first contact through placement
• Continuously develop skills in recruiting, sales, business development, and relationship management

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (recent graduates strongly encouraged to apply; all qualified applicants are welcome)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude
• Highly motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow in recruiting and staffing
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and common recruiting/communication platforms

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Preferred Experience

• Internship experience in recruiting, HR, or related areas
• Customer service experience
• Sales, retail, hospitality, or professional service experience
• Leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, or campus involvement

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Why Join Confidential Client?

Confidential Client is investing in future recruiting professionals by providing comprehensive training, direct mentorship, and a clear career path. You’ll gain exposure to recruiting, business development, account management, and client relationship management while working in a collaborative, performance-driven culture.

• Comprehensive recruiting and talent-acquisition training
• Direct mentorship from experienced staffing professionals
• Clear career progression and advancement opportunities
• Exposure to multiple industries and hiring functions
• Hybrid work schedule balancing in-office collaboration and flexibility
• A performance-driven environment where results are recognized

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Compensation & Logistics

• Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid schedule — onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays)
• Employment type: Contract or Full-time (as posted)
• Estimated pay: $47,541 per year (estimated) — actual compensation will be confirmed by the hiring organization
• Careertakes is acting as a recruiting platform; you will be employed by the confidential client if hired

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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.