Associate Recruiter - Fully Remote!

Associate Recruiter

The Staff Pad

About The Staff Pad

The Staff Pad is a recruitment partner that helps organizations build high-performing teams across healthcare, finance, technology, and other key industries. We operate as an extension of our clients, delivering consistent, high-quality talent through a relationship-driven and process-oriented approach.

Our team is collaborative, performance-focused, and committed to delivering results while maintaining a strong candidate and client experience.

Position Overview

The Staff Pad is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Recruiter to support our recruiting team. This is an opportunity designed for individuals who are eager to build a career in recruiting and talent acquisition.

In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and qualifying candidates across a variety of positions. You will play a critical role in building candidate pipelines and ensuring that only well-qualified candidates are presented to our clients.

This position offers hands-on training, structured development, and a clear path to a full-cycle recruiting role.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and identify candidates using job boards, social media, and other sourcing tools  

• Conduct initial phone screens to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and overall fit  
• Evaluate candidates against job requirements and determine alignment for submission  

• Present qualified candidates with clear, concise, and professional summaries  

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within the applicant tracking system (ATS) 
• Coordinate interviews and support communication between candidates and recruiters  
• Proactively follow up with candidates throughout the recruiting process  
• Stay informed on market trends, talent availability, and competitive hiring activity  
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and ongoing development initiatives  

Qualifications

• 2+ years of similar professional experience  

• Strong interest in recruiting, sales, or talent acquisition  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal  
• High level of organization and attention to detail  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment  
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and accountability  

• Comfortable working with technology, recruiting tools, and people

Preferred Skills

• Experience with sourcing platforms  

• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) or CRM tools  

• Previous experience in client facing, sales, or administrative roles  

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced recruiting professionals  
• Clear career progression into a full-cycle recruiter role  
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and hiring needs  
• Collaborative and supportive team environment  
• Opportunity to directly contribute to client hiring success  

Career Growth

This role is designed as a foundation for long-term success in recruiting. High-performing Associate Recruiters will have the opportunity to advance into full-cycle recruiting positions, managing client relationships and owning the hiring process from intake to placement.