Entry Level Recruiter - $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

TQL•Grand Rapids, MI
•Onsite

About The Position

Recruiting at Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is an opportunity to build a career with a freight brokerage industry leader. The Recruiting team finds sales talent nationwide. The recruiter owns the full candidate search process and manages the needs of a dedicated on-site hiring manager. The role emphasizes urgency and results. No prior experience is necessary; TQL provides a paid training program, making the role suitable for recent graduates. The recruiter cultivates relationships and communication with candidates, hiring managers, teammates, and business partners; sources candidates; conducts phone screens; manages interviews through offer and supports a seamless initial onboarding experience. The role also involves documenting recruiting activity in Avature and accurately processing onboarding and candidate disposition paperwork. The position is 100% in-office at 2650 Horizon SE., Suite 130, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The listed base salary starts at $45,000, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus and uncapped bonuses. First-year average earnings are stated as $65,517. TQL describes structured career paths and promotional pay opportunities, with most recruiters receiving their first promotion and pay increase after six months. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and reports more than 9,000 employees. Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position.

Requirements

  • Self-motivated, with ambitious goals and the determination to achieve them.
  • Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
  • Coachable and able to thrive in a metrics-driven environment.
  • Elite work ethic; the position requires 100% in-office work.
  • Strong customer focus.
  • Ability to work with the latest technologies.
  • Desire to contribute to TQL’s continued growth.

Nice To Haves

  • College degree preferred but not required.
  • Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate relationships and maintain strong communication with candidates, hiring managers, team members, and business partners to fill positions with the best talent.
  • Generate a high volume of candidate flow through a variety of sourcing methods.
  • Conduct phone screens and manage the entire interview process from sourcing to offer, while ensuring candidates’ initial onboarding experience is seamless.
  • Document conversations, interview progress, offers, and feedback in the Applicant Tracking System (Avature).
  • Process onboarding and candidate disposition paperwork accurately.

Benefits

  • $2,500 sign-on bonus.
  • Uncapped bonuses.
  • Structured career paths with promotional raise opportunities.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Employee discounts.
  • Financial wellness planning.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid training program.
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