Entry Level Recruitment Assistant

The Market Social; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after training

Mentorship program

Career advancement

Job summary

The Market Social is looking for an Entry-Level Recruiter to help identify, engage, and guide candidates through the hiring process for our expanding client portfolio. This role offers hands-on training and mentorship to develop skills in recruiting, HR, business operations, and talent acquisition within a high-energy, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities include sourcing, screening, interviewing, maintaining candidate records, posting ads, and collaborating with leadership to enhance

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Comfortable learning new technology and web-based software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace is preferred.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Reliable, dependable, and committed to meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and connect with prospective candidates through inbound and outbound communication.
• Review resumes and identify qualified candidates for a variety of open positions.
• Schedule and coordinate Zoom and in-person interviews.
• Guide candidates throughout the hiring process while providing an outstanding candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate candidate records using our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Create and manage recruiting advertisements across multiple online job boards.
• Generate recruiting reports and provide regular hiring updates.
• Research client companies and positions to confidently answer candidate questions.
• Coordinate interview schedules for multiple hiring managers and clients.
• Follow up with candidates to maintain engagement and improve hiring outcomes.
• Meet individual and team recruiting goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve recruiting strategies and hiring efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Coachable

Adaptability

Motivated

People skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Entry-Level Recruiter Are you a people person who thrives in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment? Do you enjoy building relationships, staying organized, and helping others find career opportunities? If you're motivated by results, love talking with people, and want to build a long-term career with unlimited growth potential, we'd love to meet you. Our growing recruiting and talent acquisition team is looking for an Entry-Level Recruiter to help identify, engage, and guide candidates through the hiring process for our expanding client portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in recruiting, human resources, business operations, and talent acquisition while working in a high-energy, team-focused environment. No recruiting experience? No problem. We provide hands-on training and mentorship to help you develop the skills needed to succeed.

• Source, screen, and connect with prospective candidates through inbound and outbound communication.
• Review resumes and identify qualified candidates for a variety of open positions.
• Schedule and coordinate Zoom and in-person interviews.
• Guide candidates throughout the hiring process while providing an outstanding candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate candidate records using our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Create and manage recruiting advertisements across multiple online job boards.
• Generate recruiting reports and provide regular hiring updates.
• Research client companies and positions to confidently answer candidate questions.
• Coordinate interview schedules for multiple hiring managers and clients.
• Follow up with candidates to maintain engagement and improve hiring outcomes.
• Meet individual and team recruiting goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve recruiting strategies and hiring efficiency.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Goal-oriented and motivated by achieving results.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable speaking with people throughout the day.
• Positive, professional, and confident.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Coachable and open to feedback.
• Adaptable and able to pivot as business needs change.
• Competitive with a strong work ethic.
• Passionate about helping others find career opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of professional experience.
• Previous customer service, sales, recruiting, hospitality, marketing, or administrative experience is a plus but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Comfortable learning new technology and web-based software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace is preferred.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Reliable, dependable, and committed to meeting deadlines.

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $650–$750 per week, plus performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work schedule available after successfully completing two weeks of in-office training.
• Comprehensive paid training and ongoing mentorship.
• Clear opportunities for career advancement—we promote from within.
• Exciting travel opportunities throughout the United States and internationally.
• Collaborative, energetic, and supportive team culture.
• Professional development and leadership training.
• Opportunity to build valuable recruiting, leadership, and business development skills.

Additional Information

• Standard workday begins at 7:30 AM.
• Occasional weekend availability may be required based on business needs.
• 90-day introductory period. If you're ambitious, enjoy working toward goals, and are looking for a career where your effort directly impacts your success, we'd love to hear from you.