Recruiting Assistant

Hire Up Staffing; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Advancement opportunities

Performance incentives

Job summary

Hire Up Staffing is seeking a motivated Recruiting Assistant to support our recruiting team by sourcing, screening, and qualifying candidates for open positions in Fresno, CA. This role offers a defined training path toward a Recruiting Manager and rewards performance with clear advancement opportunities.

The ideal candidate is organized, results-driven, and enjoys connecting with people. Responsibilities include phone screenings, documenting activity in the ATS, and coordinating with Recruiting

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable conducting a high volume of candidate phone interviews.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to evaluate candidate qualifications and make sound recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based recruiting systems preferred.
• Prior customer service, sales, staffing, recruiting, or administrative experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct phone screenings with candidates to assess qualifications, experience, career goals, and overall fit for open positions.
• Screen a minimum of 40 qualified candidates per week by the end of the second week of employment.
• Ensure at least 75% of screened candidates are qualified and suitable for presentation to the Recruiting Manager for Teams interviews.
• Accurately document candidate information, interview notes, and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system.
• Partner with Recruiting Managers to understand job requirements and candidate profiles.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Assist with job postings, candidate sourcing, resume review, and other recruiting-related administrative tasks.
• Uphold company standards by focusing on quality candidate matches rather than simply meeting activity metrics.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based recruiting systems

Job description

Recruiting Assistant Position Summary

Hire Up Staffing is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Recruiting Assistant to support our recruiting team by sourcing, screening, and qualifying candidates for a variety of open positions. This role is designed for individuals looking to build a long-term career in recruiting, with a clearly defined training and advancement path leading to a Recruiting Manager role. The ideal candidate is organized, results-driven, and enjoys connecting with people. Success in this position requires the ability to identify qualified candidates, conduct effective phone screenings, and consistently present high-quality talent to the recruiting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct phone screenings with candidates to assess qualifications, experience, career goals, and overall fit for open positions.
• Screen a minimum of 40 qualified candidates per week by the end of the second week of employment.
• Ensure at least 75% of screened candidates are qualified and suitable for presentation to the Recruiting Manager for Teams interviews.
• Accurately document candidate information, interview notes, and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system.
• Partner with Recruiting Managers to understand job requirements and candidate profiles.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Assist with job postings, candidate sourcing, resume review, and other recruiting-related administrative tasks.
• Uphold company standards by focusing on quality candidate matches rather than simply meeting activity metrics.

Performance Expectations

During the first several weeks, employees will be evaluated based on:

• Ability to screen and qualify candidates effectively.
• Achievement of weekly screening goals.
• Quality of candidates submitted for Recruiting Manager interviews.
• Professional communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of client requirements and recruiting processes.

The focus is on identifying placeable, high-quality candidates who are a strong fit for current job opportunities and client needs.

Career Growth Path

Recruiting Assistant

New team members begin in the Recruiting Assistant role, where they will learn the fundamentals of candidate sourcing, screening, qualification, and recruiting operations. Consistent performance and achievement of key recruiting metrics are expected during this stage.

Recruiting Manager-in-Training

After demonstrating success in the Recruiting Assistant role, team members may have the opportunity to advance into a Recruiting Manager-in-Training position. This phase focuses on developing a deeper understanding of recruiting strategy, client needs, job requirements, candidate evaluation, and relationship management.

Recruiting Manager

Upon successful completion of the training period and achievement of established performance goals, team members can transition into a Recruiting Manager role. Recruiting Managers are responsible for managing client relationships, recruiting top talent, filling open positions, and contributing to business growth. This role includes the opportunity to earn performance-based incentives and commissions. Our goal is to provide a structured career path that allows motivated individuals to grow into a full-cycle Recruiting Manager role within approximately seven months.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable conducting a high volume of candidate phone interviews.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to evaluate candidate qualifications and make sound recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based recruiting systems preferred.
• Prior customer service, sales, staffing, recruiting, or administrative experience is a plus.

What We Offer

• Structured training and professional development.
• Clearly defined advancement opportunities.
• Performance-based career progression.
• Future commission and incentive opportunities.
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in the staffing and recruiting industry.

If you're motivated by helping people find the right opportunities and are excited about a career path with significant growth potential, we'd love to hear from you. #Recruiter #StaffingJobs #FresnoJobs #HighVolumeRecruiting #HireUpStaffing #INDHP