Junior Recruiter Job at Whitridge Associates in Randolph
Whitridge Associates, Randolph, MA, United States
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Recruiter to join our growing team. This entry-level role is an excellent opportunity to start a career in IT and/or Life Sciences recruiting. As a Junior Recruiter, you will support the full recruitment lifecycle, learning how to source, screen, and place candidates successfully. Your drive to succeed, eagerness to learn, and interest in building relationships will be essential in helping us grow. This is a commission-based role that also offers performance-based incentives.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with account managers, lead recruiters, and senior stakeholders to understand industry and job requirements.
- Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract highly skilled professionals through various channels, including LinkedIn, other job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
- Conduct thorough screenings and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including resume review, candidate interviews, coordination of technical assessments, interview prep calls, and reference checks.
- Manage candidate information in the applicant tracking system and maintain organized records.
- Build and maintain a professional network for future opportunities in IT and Life Sciences fields.
- Collaborate with the HR team to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.
- Stay updated on industry trends and market demands to effectively align talent acquisition strategies with organizational needs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Interest in recruitment and/or experience in hospitality, customer service, human resources, or sales-related roles.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm for building relationships and connecting with candidates.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
- Motivation to learn and develop skills in recruitment and talent acquisition.
- Experience with social media, LinkedIn, or recruitment tools is a plus.
This position includes comprehensive hands-on training programs and mentorship from senior staff members.
Why Whitridge?
- We offer a competitive salary, commission, other performance-based compensation options, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
- We have many strong client relationships that have lasted 10-30 years.
- We have a large office building with easy access to Route 24, I-95 & I-93. The building offers great amenities, including a fully stocked professional kitchen, on-site gym, ping-pong tables, and large cubicles to create your own space.
- We offer a strong technology stack, from our ATS to our sourcing tools, and have a seasoned back-office team to support the placement process, ensuring your time is spent on candidates, not paperwork.
- Culture is important to us. We have a fun and supportive team and prioritize hiring those who embrace our core values.
If you are a competitive, self-motivated individual with a drive for financial success, a desire to learn and succeed, and a love for working with people, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your resume and include direct contact information.
We are not looking to outsource our recruiting opportunities. Please do not solicit.