Associate Recruiter Emerging Talent

About Us

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry's largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

We are seeking a dynamic Associate Recruiter to support and scale our emerging talent strategy. This role goes beyond coordination-owning full-cycle recruiting while co-leading key programs that build our future workforce.

This position will support our Emerging Talent team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of Dallas, TX.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management for technical and corporate function roles

• Drive hiring outcomes and pipeline quality, moving beyond scheduling and coordination

• Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, aligning talent strategy to business needs

• Travel to campuses, conferences, and recruiting events to engage and assess top talent from universities, technical colleges, and high schools

• Evaluate candidates against real business needs and role requirements

• Co-manage Summer Internship and Return-to-Work programs

• Support end-to-end program execution, including onboarding, curriculum development, and overall experience design

• Partner cross-functionally to deliver a high-impact, consistent candidate and intern experience

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of experience working within a talent acquisition team, providing recruiting support and engaging directly with candidates

• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, ideally in early career or high-volume environments

• Exposure to program management or interest in building talent programs

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Willingness to travel for recruiting up to 30%

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Travel Requirements

Travel 25% to 50%

What We Offer

The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Parental Leave

• Life, Accident and Disability

• Retirement with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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