Recruiting Associate - Madison, WI

Oxford Global Resources; Middleton Junction (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Out-of-office team outings

Meals provided

In-office team events

Job summary

Oxford Global Resources is looking for a Recruiting Associate to join a 6-week paid, temp-to-perm training program. You will source talent, interview consultants, and book interviews while meeting daily targets.

The program culminates in potential full-time opportunities at graduation, with coaching and live feedback throughout. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence engaging people over the phone.
• Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• An eagerness to learn, openness to feedback, and the ability to apply coaching quickly.
• A positive, persistent mindset and the ability to engage in frequent conversations.

Responsibilities

• Source talent and engage qualified technical consultants using LinkedIn Recruiter and Nexus.
• Stay connected with consultants; call to check in and request referrals.
• Conduct consultant interviews to assess fit, interest, and technical depth.
• Book interviews at volume and handle objections on pay rate and exclusivity.
• Receive live coaching and apply feedback to improve weekly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Coachability

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Nexus

Job description

Join our team and experience how we lead with passion, positivity, and accountability to deliver the Right Talent. Right Now. We create an environment where you can think big, have fun and truly make a difference.Recruiting AssociateFor more than 40 years, Oxford Global Resources has helped organizations solve complex business and technical challenges by connecting them with specialized expertise. We work across industries including technology, life sciences, engineering, and healthcare, providing services that range from individual staffing support to co-managed projects and fully managed programs.Our work is built on understanding what each organization needs and bringing the right people and approach to the challenge. Behind that work are teams across Oxford who strengthen how we operate, support our people, and help us deliver for clients. If you’re looking for a place where your work connects to a larger purpose and has a visible impact, there’s an opportunity to do that here.What We’re Looking ForEvery successful placement at Oxford starts with a recruiter who knows how to find the right talent and build strong, lasting relationships. The Oxford Recruiter Academy is designed to teach you how to do just that.This 6-week, paid, temp-to-perm training program is built for early-career professionals looking to launch a career in recruiting. Through hands-on training and in-person collaboration with a cohort of peers, you’ll gain practical experience from day one while building the skills needed to succeed as a recruiter. The Academy also serves as a pathway to full-time recruiting opportunities at Oxford.During the Academy, you’ll take on the core of the recruiter role: sourcing, update calls with consultants, and consultant interviews. Your work helps Oxford connect clients with specialized technical talent.We’re looking for people who are curious, strong communicators, detail-oriented, coachable, and motivated by building relationships through meaningful conversations.Reports to Oxford Academy DirectorSchedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM | Cohort Start Date: January 25, 2027What You’ll DoSource talent. Find and engage qualified technical consultants using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and Nexus.Stay connected with consultants. Call consultants in our network to check in, learn what’s next for them and ask for referralsInterview with care. Conduct consultant interviews that assess fit, interest, and technical depth in your discipline, and route consultants in Nexus.Book interviews at volume. Work daily call targets and handle common objections, including pay rate, exclusivity, and availability.Grow through coaching. Recieve live call coaching, scorecard debriefs, and time shadowing senior recruiters, then use that feedback to improve every weekWhat the Program CoversThe first two weeks are shared with the Oxford Sales Academy. The final four weeks are a dedicated recruiter track that builds toward independent consultant interviews. Along the way, you’ll learn:How Oxford works and how the recruiter role fits inLive update calls to consultants, plus sourcing with LinkedIn Recruiter and NexusHow to prepare for, conduct, and score consultant interviewsDaily call targets, interview booking, and handling common objectionsLive call coaching and shadowing with senior recruitersPath to a Full-Time RoleThis is a temp-to-perm opportunity. Along the way, you’ll be coached by experienced recruiters and complete five weekly readiness checks and a final exam. At the end of the program, associates who show they have the skills and knowledge to hit the ground running will receive full-time offers.What You Bring to the TableEducation or Experience: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence engaging people over the phone.Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.Coachability: An eagerness to learn, openness to feedback, and the ability to apply coaching quickly.Resilience: A positive, persistent mindset and a willingness to engage in frequent conversations, navigate challenges, and keep moving forward.What We Bring to the TableA 6-week paid, temp-to-perm training program with a cohort of peers, hands-on recruiting work from the start, live call coaching, and the opportunity to earn a full-time offer at graduation.Salary RangeThe base compensation for this position is $25.00 per hour.Commission EligibilityThis role is eligible for commission under Oxford’s compensation plan.PerksOut-of-office team outings, some meals provided, and in-office team events.Background Check NoticeEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check conducted in accordance with applicable law. Depending on the requirements of the position, the background check may include, but is not limited to verification of employment history, education, criminal history, motor vehicle records, credit history, and other job-related information. Motor vehicle record and credit checks will be conducted only when relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the role.For US job seekers:Salary Information:$23.00-$24.00 HourlyPlease contact [e-mail] if you are interested in this position.Oxford is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oxford will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. Oxford provides holiday pay, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefit plans, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee tuition reimbursement, student debt assistance and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. Oxford is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.Know Your Rights | Pay Transparency | Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act