Associate Recruiter
About The Staff Pad
The Staff Pad is a recruitment partner that helps organizations build high-performing teams across healthcare, finance, technology, and other key industries. We operate as an extension of our clients, delivering consistent, high-quality talent through a relationship-driven and process-oriented approach.
Our team is collaborative, performance-focused, and committed to delivering results while maintaining a strong candidate and client experience.
Position Overview
The Staff Pad is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Recruiter to support our recruiting team. This is an opportunity designed for individuals who are eager to build a career in recruiting and talent acquisition.
In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and qualifying candidates across a variety of positions. You will play a critical role in building candidate pipelines and ensuring that only well-qualified candidates are presented to our clients.
This position offers hands-on training, structured development, and a clear path to a full-cycle recruiting role.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and identify candidates using job boards, social media, and other sourcing tools
- Conduct initial phone screens to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and overall fit
- Evaluate candidates against job requirements and determine alignment for submission
- Present qualified candidates with clear, concise, and professional summaries
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within the applicant tracking system (ATS)
- Coordinate interviews and support communication between candidates and recruiters
- Proactively follow up with candidates throughout the recruiting process
- Stay informed on market trends, talent availability, and competitive hiring activity
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and ongoing development initiatives
Qualifications
- 2+ years of similar professional experience
- Strong interest in recruiting, sales, or talent acquisition
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- High level of organization and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
- Comfortable working with technology, recruiting tools, and people
Preferred Skills
- Experience with sourcing platforms
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) or CRM tools
- Previous experience in client facing, sales, or administrative roles
What We Offer
- Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced recruiting professionals
- Clear career progression into a full-cycle recruiter role
- Exposure to a wide range of industries and hiring needs
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to directly contribute to client hiring success
Career Growth
This role is designed as a foundation for long-term success in recruiting. High-performing Associate Recruiters will have the opportunity to advance into full-cycle recruiting positions, managing client relationships and owning the hiring process from intake to placement.
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