Associate Recruiter

Talanto; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan & PTO

Comprehensive employee offerings

Job summary

Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) is expanding its Digital Health and Healthcare IT executive search division and seeks a motivated professional with at least one year of experience.

This remote role emphasizes phone outreach, relationship building, and market research across digital health technologies and analytics. You will engage candidates, develop specialized knowledge, and present strong matches to clients while maintaining robust CRM activity.

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional work experience, preferably in a sales or agency environment.
• Strong verbal communication skills and confidence on the phone.
• The ability to work independently, manage your time, and stay productive in a remote environment.
• A track record of taking ownership, managing responsibilities, and following through on commitments.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, and sound problem-solving skills.
• A competitive, goal-oriented mindset.
• Curiosity about people, businesses, healthcare, and emerging technologies.
• Resilience and the ability to stay motivated when faced with rejection or setbacks.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and comfort managing multiple priorities.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• A professional, distraction-free home workspace and reliable internet connection.
• Experience in sales, customer service, account management, business development, recruiting, healthcare, technology, or another phone-intensive position can translate especially well to this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Find and engage prospective candidates through calls, referrals, networking, research, and recruiting platforms.
• Lead conversations and build relationships with professionals at different stages of their careers.
• Research companies, competitors, talent markets, and emerging trends across Digital Health and Healthcare IT.
• Develop specialized knowledge of healthcare technology, its key players, and the professionals driving innovation within the industry.
• Evaluate candidates’ qualifications, experience, and career goals, then present strong matches to the team.
• Maintain organized and accurate recruiting activity, notes, and candidate pipelines within our CRM.
• Support candidates and clients throughout the interview and hiring process.
• Manage your daily activity and priorities effectively while working in a remote environment.
• Executive recruiting combines elements of sales, consulting, research, and relationship management. You’ll connect talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities while helping healthcare technology companies build stronger teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Phone proficiency

Remote work

Relationship management

Prospecting

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

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Launch Your Career in Digital Health & Healthcare IT Recruiting

Ready to turn your communication skills, curiosity, and drive into a rewarding career?

Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) is hiring a driven professional to join our Digital Health and Healthcare IT executive search division. We’re looking for someone with at least one year of professional experience who is comfortable on the phone, motivated by goals, able to work independently, and excited to learn a relationship-driven business.

You’ll work within innovative, rapidly evolving markets that include healthcare software, digital health platforms, telehealth, patient engagement, analytics, care management, remote patient monitoring, and other technologies improving how healthcare is accessed and delivered.

You Will:

Find and engage prospective candidates through calls, referrals, networking, research, and recruiting platforms.

Lead conversations and build relationships with professionals at different stages of their careers.

Research companies, competitors, talent markets, and emerging trends across Digital Health and Healthcare IT.

Develop specialized knowledge of healthcare technology, its key players, and the professionals driving innovation within the industry.

Evaluate candidates’ qualifications, experience, and career goals, then present strong matches to the team.

Maintain organized and accurate recruiting activity, notes, and candidate pipelines within our CRM.

Support candidates and clients throughout the interview and hiring process.

Manage your daily activity and priorities effectively while working in a remote environment.

Executive recruiting combines elements of sales, consulting, research, and relationship management. You’ll connect talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities while helping healthcare technology companies build stronger teams.

Why Build Your Career at DRI?

Work in relevant, growing markets. Build expertise while partnering with innovative companies across Digital Health and Healthcare IT.

Make an impact from the start. Join an established team with active searches, strong client relationships, and continued growth.

Receive hands-on training. Learn the executive search business directly from experienced recruiters and healthcare technology specialists.

Work remotely. Build your career from a home-based environment while remaining closely connected to an experienced and collaborative team.

Control your earning potential. Earn base compensation plus uncapped commission tied to your performance and results.

Build a long-term career. Grow from recruiting execution into deeper industry specialization, client development, and potential leadership opportunities.

Join an established firm. DRI brings more than 40 years of executive search experience and long-standing relationships throughout North America.

Be recognized for strong performance. Participate in incentive programs, milestone celebrations, and other forms of performance-based recognition.

Receive comprehensive benefits. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k); paid time off; and additional employee-focused offerings.

Who We’re Looking For

At least one year of professional work experience, preferably in an sales or agency environment.

Strong verbal communication skills and confidence on the phone.

The ability to work independently, manage your time, and stay productive in a remote environment.

A track record of taking ownership, managing responsibilities, and following through on commitments.

Initiative, resourcefulness, and sound problem-solving skills.

A competitive, goal-oriented mindset.

Curiosity about people, businesses, healthcare, and emerging technologies.

Resilience and the ability to stay motivated when faced with rejection or setbacks.

Strong organization, attention to detail, and comfort managing multiple priorities.

A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

A professional, distraction-free home workspace and reliable internet connection.

Experience in sales, customer service, account management, business development, recruiting, healthcare, technology, or another phone-intensive position can translate especially well to this opportunity.

About Us

Direct Recruiters, Inc. is a relationship-focused executive search firm providing contingency search, retained search, and staffing solutions across specialized industries. We help organizations recruit, acquire, and retain high-impact professionals for business-critical positions.

Our Digital Health and Healthcare IT teams partner with organizations that are transforming healthcare through technology, data, software, and innovative services. At DRI, success is built through industry knowledge, meaningful relationships, consistent effort, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for clients and candidates.