Location: Marlborough, MA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Base Salary + Commission/Bonuses
We are seeking a motivated, people-driven Junior Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Coordinator to support and grow our recruiting operations at our corporate office in Marlborough, MA.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys talking to candidates, building rapport, closing opportunities, and seeing people successfully start new jobs. You will work closely with senior leadership to manage inbound applicant leads, conduct warm outreach to prospective candidates, and guide candidates through a regulated onboarding and compliance process.
This is not a purely administrative role — success in this position depends on follow-up, persuasion, organization, and the ability to move candidates from interest offer cleared start date.
Respond promptly to inbound applicants from Indeed and other job boards
Conduct initial phone screens and candidate qualification calls
Effectively present job opportunities and close candidates on next steps
Perform warm outreach to candidates identified through searches who have not applied
Maintain consistent follow-up to prevent candidate drop-off
Manage candidate pipelines and track progress through each stage
Coordinate interviews with recruiters, hiring managers, and clients
Work with candidates to confirm availability, interest, and start dates
Prepare candidate status updates for internal stakeholders
Guide candidates through required onboarding steps, including:
Employment history collection
Background checks
Drug screens
Immunization records and medical clearances (when required)
Educate and encourage candidates to complete required screenings on time
Monitor compliance checkpoints and follow up proactively to keep starts on track
Ensure documentation meets federal, state, and client-specific requirements
Maintain accurate records in recruiting systems and job boards
Assist with compliance tracking and audit readiness
Support ad hoc recruiting and administrative projects as needed
1+ year of experience in recruiting, staffing, sales, customer service, or a high-volume call environment
(Recent graduates with strong communication skills encouraged to apply)
Comfortable making frequent outbound and inbound phone calls
Strong persuasion, follow-up, and closing skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple candidates and priorities simultaneously
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Prior experience in staffing, recruiting, or talent acquisition
Experience working in healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated environments
Familiarity with background checks, drug screens, or medical clearances
Experience using job boards such as Indeed or applicant tracking systems
Commission or performance-based bonuses tied to successful placements
Opportunity to grow into a full Recruiter or Account-focused role
Hands-on exposure to staffing, compliance, and client-driven recruiting
Youre not just scheduling — youre closing
Clear performance impact tied to results
High visibility with leadership
Strong foundation for a long-term recruiting career
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