Recruiter (junior level)

WEX Inc.; Maine; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

WEX Inc. is seeking a Recruiter to manage full life-cycle recruitment for Sales, Marketing, and Operations. You will partner with hiring managers, leveraging ATS/CRM tech to source passive talent and build strong pipelines.

You will screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coach managers on interview techniques while navigating offers, negotiations, and onboarding. The role emphasizes data-driven recruiting, compliance, and a candidate-focused experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full life-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for Sales and/or Non-Technical Business Functions.
• Direct experience with Workday and Phenom for candidate management.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, GSuite, and modern sourcing tools.
• AI affinity and ability to evaluate AI-generated input for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruiting lifecycle for sales and non-technical roles—from intake to offer.
• Lead intake meetings to define role requirements and realistic timelines.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial phone interviews, and evaluate candidates.
• Collaborate with HR and leaders on offers, negotiations and onboarding.
• Build and nurture talent pools using Phenom CRM to sustain pipelines.
• Maintain accurate data in Workday and Phenom for compliance and metrics.

Skills

Full life-cycle recruiting

Sales recruiting

Workday & Phenom

LinkedIn Recruiter

AI affinity

Tools

Workday

Phenom CRM

LinkedIn Recruiter

GSuite

Job description

About the Team/Role

Our Global Talent Acquisition team is at the forefront of attracting, sourcing, and hiring the exceptional talent that drives our business forward. We provide a best-in-class experience for candidates and hiring teams, balancing high performance with a collaborative culture. We are looking for a Recruiter to manage full life-cycle recruitment for our Sales, Marketing, and Operations requisitions. In this role, you will act as a trusted talent advisor to hiring managers, leveraging both ATS and CRM technology to source passive talent, build strong pipelines, and deliver a seamless hiring experience. This is an role ideal for an agile recruiter looking to broaden their impact and grow within a fast-paced global organization.

How you’ll make an impact

Manage the complete recruiting lifecycle for assigned sales and non-technical business functions—from intake call to offer acceptance. Conduct intake meetings to define role requirements, align on candidate profiles, establish realistic timelines, and coach managers on effective interview techniques. Screen resumes, conduct initial phone interviews, and evaluate candidates on functional competencies, sales aptitude (where applicable), and alignment with company culture. Partner with HR and business leaders to construct competitive offer packages, navigate counter-offers, handle negotiations, and manage offer extensions through onboarding. Utilize creative and proactive sourcing methodologies to engage top talent. Build and nurture talent pools for sales and corporate roles using Phenom (CRM) to maintain a strong pipeline for future hiring needs. Deliver a transparent, highly responsive experience for every applicant, keeping them informed throughout the pipeline. Maintain real-time accuracy within our systems (Workday ATS & Phenom CRM) to support compliance and data-driven recruiting metrics. Maintain strict adherence to EEO, ADA, affirmative action guidelines, and internal Talent Acquisition Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Identify bottlenecks in the recruitment funnel and recommend streamlined, efficient practices to reduce time-to-fill.

Experience you’ll bring

• Minimum 2+ years of full life-cycle recruiting experience, ideally within a corporate environment or high-volume agency setting.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for Sales (Account Executives, SDRs, Account Managers) and/or Non-Technical Business Operations (Marketing, Customer Service, Finance, HR).
• Direct experience navigating Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday) and a recruitment CRM (Phenom) for candidate management and engagement.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, GSuite, and modern sourcing tools.
• AI Affinity: Demonstrated comfort and foundational understanding of AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, AppScripts, Co-Pilot, Claude) and the critical thinking skills required to evaluate AI-generated input and responsibly inform decision-making. Exposure to AI-enabled platforms or workflow optimization tools is beneficial.

Key Competencies

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to advise, influence, and build trust with cross-functional hiring managers.
• Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; adept at articulating company value propositions and negotiating offers.
• Analytical Acumen: Comfortable using data to track funnel metrics, identify trends, and inform sourcing strategies.
• Adaptability & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while reprioritizing on the fly in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

GTA Guiding Principles & Behaviors

• Be Authentically Transparent: Build trust through open, honest communication with candidates and managers.
• Seek and Hire the Best Talent: Keep bar-raising standards for every team we touch.
• Innovate and Simplify: Find smarter, streamlined ways to work and reduce recruiter/candidate friction.
• Take Ownership: Own the outcome from initial kickoff to successful candidate onboarding.
• Learn and Be Curious: Continuously learn new sourcing strategies, business functions, and market trends.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $64,000.00 - $78,100.00

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more.

About WEX

WEX is a global commerce platform that helps businesses solve for operational complexities like employee benefits, managing and mobilizing fleets, and streamlining payments. With over 6,500 employees, we work with large and small companies in more than 200 countries and territories, and can tailor our services to meet the unique needs of their businesses. We hire people who share our passion for continuous innovation and client service that is unparalleled in the industry.

WEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected status. WEX promotes a drug-free workplace. Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you require a reasonable accommodation as a result of your disability at any point in the job application process, please submit your request through our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.