Situated in Edina, MN, Award Staffing invites an entry-level Associate Recruiter to immerse in the fundamentals of recruiting, candidate sourcing, onboarding, and supporting client accounts on site. This on-site role offers a starting salary of $40,000 to $44,000 per year and a clear path to grow into a recruiter through hands-on training. The position emphasizes learning our processes and collaborating with teams to fulfill staffing needs for contingent labor and contract staff.
Responsibilities
- Meet and strive to exceed individual KPI targets.
- Engage in all training and learn company processes with the aim of advancing to a recruiter role.
- Develop skills in interviewing and screening candidates and maintain proper documentation.
- Collaborate with assigned client accounts to fill contingent labor and contract staffing orders with qualified candidates.
- Utilize staffing software to manage candidate, employee, and client data and to efficiently fill orders.
- Source candidates using job boards and online resources for placement at client companies.
- Provide targeted candidate recommendations to clients.
- Support contingent employees in person and by phone, answering questions about openings, assignments, and related issues.
- Coach contingent workers on professional interview conduct for client opportunities.
- Maintain positive client relationships through courteous communication and timely issue reporting to management.
- Coordinate pre-employment steps including background checks, drug tests, skills assessments, and other requirements.
- Provide regular updates to clients on order status via phone and email.
- Ensure I-9 documentation remains current to maintain compliance.
Requirements
- Strong phone communication skills.
- Ability to manage a high volume of inbound and outbound calls with colleagues, candidates, and clients.
- Robust multitasking abilities in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Capacity to craft professional communications.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Attention to data integrity.
- bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Technologies
- MS Word
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Excel
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
Company Perks
- Traditional business hours
- PTO
- Supportive colleagues
- Weekly team trivia
- Company social events
- Themed dress-up days
- Regular opportunities to give back to the community
Desired Employee Traits
- Meticulous: strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate tasks, resources, and timelines
- Empathetic: understands and relates to others’ experiences and perspectives
- Integrity: acts with honesty and consistency between words and actions
- Intrinsically Motivated: driven by internal satisfaction and passion for the work
- Collaborative: team-oriented and proactive in working toward shared goals
- Coachable: open to feedback and guidance from others
Our Purpose
Although simple, our organizational purpose is to “connect people through meaningful work.” We believe that work should be fulfilling, purposeful, and empowering.
AAP/EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Award Staffing Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace/EEO Employer.
