Associate Recruiter (Denver, CO - Hybrid)

Korn Ferry; India; Hybrid; INR 5,283,000 - 6,244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation days

401(k) plan

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Korn Ferry is hiring an Associate Sourcing Recruiter in Denver, CO. This hybrid role requires 2 onsite days weekly with the rest remote. You will build talent pools, map markets, and partner with hiring managers to deliver qualified candidates for corporate functions and hourly roles.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of sourcing/recruitment experience, ATS proficiency, and strong communication. Compensation ranges from $50k–$65k with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of full cycle recruitment or sourcing experience in light industrial production roles and/or corporate functions (I.T.,HR, legal, supply chain, accounting, customer service, etc)
• Ability to be onsite 2 days weekly in downtown Denver
• 1+ years of experience developing and executing sourcing methodologies to include market mapping, recruitment strategies and Boolean searches
• 1+ years of Applicant Tracking System experience
• 1+ years of client facing experience interacting with Hiring Managers throughout the recruitment process
• 1+ years of experience conducting competency/behavioral based interviews
• High School Diploma; 4-year degree preferred
• Expected compensation range is $55K-$65K

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Business Partners to align sourcing activities to workforce plans and understands recruitment needs
• Identify the channels and strategy to source candidates matching client requirements
• Define, designs and help implement the sourcing strategy for building talent pools of specific candidate profiles
• Ensure the development and optimization of broad range sourcing channels that will improve the quantity and quality of the client talent pools
• Measures and monitors the effectiveness of the strategic sourcing framework against predefined outcomes
• Assist clients to clearly define and develop a compelling employee value proposition and incorporate this into the sourcing strategy framework
• Source, secure and leverages relevant media and communication channels
• Ensure effective candidate relationship management strategies are developed and utilized by the sourcing team to build strong relationships with the passive candidate community
• Define and lead the framework for client sourcing strategies: gathering competitive intelligence, developing targeted sourcing environments, conducting research into competing companies and creates talent maps
• Partner with the recruiters and team members to generate ideas and share information to facilitate effective searches
• Provide responsive and proactive customer service via telephone, e-mail, etc.
• Provide support, advice and coaching to team members

Skills

Full cycle recruitment

Sourcing strategies

Boolean searches

Applicant Tracking System

Client facing

Behavioral interviews

onsite 2 days

Education

High School Diploma

4-year degree preferred

Job description

Associate Recruiter (Denver, CO - Hybrid)

Country United States of America

Location type Hybrid

State / Province Colorado

City Denver

Application Deadline 15 October 2026

About Us

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership Development
• Rewards and Benefits

Korn Ferry is searching for an Associate Sourcing Recruiter in Denver. This is a hybrid role with 2 days onsite in downtown Denver and the remainder of the week work from home. This position is best suited for a Sourcer/Recruiter with 1-3 years of experience sourcing for a mix of corporate functions and hourly production roles.
The Associate Recruiter is responsible for ensuring a strong potential candidate pipeline strategy for all Korn Ferry RPO/Project clients through indirect and direct candidate sourcing, sourcing channel optimization and proactive development of talent pools. To achieve personal targets and contribute to the overall success and positive image of Korn Ferry through candidate and client interaction, demonstrating the highest level of ethical behavior and personal integrity with a positive and pro-active communication style with peers and colleagues building effective relationships within and across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Business Partners to align sourcing activities to workforce plans and understands recruitment needs
• Identifies the channels and strategy to source candidates matching client requirements
• Defines, designs and helps implement the sourcing strategy for building talent pools of specific candidate profiles
• Ensures the development and optimization of broad range sourcing channels that will improve the quantity and quality of the client talent pools
• Measures and monitors the effectiveness of the strategic sourcing framework against predefined outcomes
• Assists clients to clearly define and develop a compelling employee value proposition and incorporate this into the sourcing strategy framework
• Sources, secures and leverages relevant media and communication channels
• Ensures effective candidate relationship management strategies are developed and utilized by the sourcing team to build strong relationships with the passive candidate community
• Defines and leads the framework for client sourcing strategies: gathering competitive intelligence, developing targeted sourcing environments, conducting research into competing companies and creates talent maps
• Partners with the recruiters and team members to generate ideas and share information to facilitate effective searches
• Provides responsive and proactive customer service via telephone, e-mail, etc.
• Provides support, advice and coaching to team members

Required Skills:

• 1+ years of full cycle recruitment or sourcing experience in light industrial production roles and/or corporate functions (I.T.,HR, legal, supply chain, accounting, customer service, etc)
• Ability to be onsite 2 days weekly in downtown Denver
• 1+ years of experience developing and executing sourcing methodologies to include market mapping, recruitment strategies and Boolean searches
• 1+ years of Applicant Tracking System experience
• 1+ years of client facing experience interacting with Hiring Managers throughout the recruitment process
• 1+ years of experience conducting competency/behavioral based interviews
• High School Diploma; 4-year degree preferred
• Expected compensation range is $55K-$65K

Salary Range $50,000.00 - $65,000.00

Salary range represents the compensation Korn Ferry expects to pay to a candidate with the requirements for the job posted. Korn Ferry offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.

Korn Ferry may useAIas part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made byhumans.

Korn Ferry Benefits

The Korn Ferry Cares Wellbeing Platform offers Employees health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment), Critical Illness, Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in Korn Ferry's Tax Deferred Savings plan 401(k). Employee Stock Purchase Program is available to all permanent employees who work 20 hours or more after 6 months of service.

Employees are eligible to receive a total of 15 days vacation annually plus paid time off for 16 company holidays. Full time eligible employees will accrue sick time commencing on the first date of employment at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period for an annualized maximum of 80 hours.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The successful candidate will need to complete background checks as part of our recruitment process, this may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to your employment qualifications