Junior Recruiter

Wheeler Staffing Partners; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners in Plano, TX is hiring a Jr. Recruiter to join a large, high-volume recruiting team and support efforts nationwide for retail roles. This role provides an entry into talent acquisition for agency recruiters and recent graduates with customer service experience.

The position begins in-office with a plan to shift to a hybrid schedule. You will develop sourcing strategies, screen candidates, and coordinate with hiring managers to meet daily goals and maintain compliance.

Qualifications

• College degree (any field).
• Technologically proficient, with experience in Microsoft Office.
• Effective time management and organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong consulting skills, including negotiation, persuasion, coaching, teaching, influencing, listening, and objectivity.
• Assertive and able to take initiative as a proactive change agent.
• Positive, coachable attitude and work ethic.
• ATS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and recruiting strategies to produce the highest quality candidate slate
• Keep abreast of evolving industry trends, recruitment best practices, and sourcing strategies, and adjust accordingly
• Establish consultative relationships with hiring managers to anticipate talent needs and appropriate recruitment strategies
• Establish rigorous criteria for interviewing applicants with applicable KSAOs
• Ensure compliance with all legal aspects of candidate selection
• Organize and manage candidate data via Excel and/or OneNote, outside of or in addition to applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Report to Team Lead and/or RPO Manager on a daily basis

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Coaching

Teaching

Influencing

Listening

Initiative

Coachability

Education

College degree

Tools

Excel

OneNote

Job description

Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is hiring a Jr. Recruiter to work with our client in Plano, TX. This role is a wonderful entry into talent acquisition for agency recruiters and recent college graduates with experience in customer service. As a Jr. Recruiter, you will be working on a large, high-volume recruiting team and hiring for retail positions nationwide. You will be responsible for developing and executing a strategy to identify, recruit, and hire top talent.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sourcing and recruiting strategies to produce the highest quality candidate slate
• Keep abreast of evolving industry trends, recruitment best practices, and sourcing strategies, and adjust accordingly
• Establish consultative relationships with hiring managers to anticipate talent needs and appropriate recruitment strategies
• Establish rigorous criteria for interviewing applicants with applicable KSAOs
• Ensure compliance with all legal aspects of candidate selection
• Organize and manage candidate data via Excel and/or OneNote, outside of or in addition to applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Report to Team Lead and/or RPO Manager on a daily basis

Qualifications:

• College degree (any field)
• Technologically proficient, with experience in Microsoft Office
• Effective time management and organization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong consulting skills, including negotiation, persuasion, coaching, teaching, influencing, listening, and objectivity
• Assertive and able to take initiative as a proactive change agent
• Positive, coachable attitude and work ethic
• ATS experience preferred

Job Requirements:

• Make 40+ outbound calls per day
• Send 20+ emails or texts per day to external contacts
• Meet daily/weekly project goals set by management
• Actively engage on LinkedIn by liking, sharing, and commenting on relevant posts

Please note that the responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive. Employees may be assigned additional tasks by their manager as needed.

This is a full-time contract position, Monday through Friday. The role will begin in-office and transition to a hybrid schedule. Remote work may be required by management due to factors such as weather, office closures, or scheduling needs.

Wheeler Staffing Partners is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Studies show that women and minorities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification.