Recruiting Associate - Madison, WI
About The Position
Oxford Global Resources is hiring a Recruiting Associate for its six-week, paid, temp-to-perm Recruiter Academy, designed for early-career professionals launching a career in recruiting. The program combines hands-on recruiting work with in-person collaboration and training. The first two weeks are shared with the Oxford Sales Academy, followed by four weeks focused on recruiting and building toward independent consultant interviews. Participants receive live call coaching, scorecard debriefs, and opportunities to shadow senior recruiters. Associates complete five weekly readiness checks and a final exam; those who demonstrate the necessary skills and knowledge may receive full-time offers at graduation. The role supports Oxford’s work connecting clients with specialized technical talent. Recruiting Associates source and engage candidates, maintain relationships with consultants, conduct interviews, and book interviews. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. The cohort start date is January 25, 2027. Base compensation is listed as $25.00 per hour in the position details; a separate U.S. salary section lists $23.00–$24.00 hourly. The role is eligible for commission under Oxford’s compensation plan. Perks include out-of-office team outings, some meals, and in-office team events. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background check.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and confidence engaging people over the phone.
- Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Eagerness to learn, openness to feedback, and the ability to apply coaching quickly.
- A positive, persistent mindset and willingness to engage in frequent conversations, navigate challenges, and keep moving forward.
Responsibilities
- Source and engage qualified technical consultants using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Nexus.
- Call consultants in Oxford’s network to check in, learn about their plans, and request referrals.
- Conduct consultant interviews to assess fit, interest, and technical depth in the relevant discipline, and route consultants in Nexus.
- Meet daily call targets and book interviews at volume.
- Handle common objections concerning pay rate, exclusivity, and availability.
- Participate in live call coaching, scorecard debriefs, and shadowing with senior recruiters, and apply feedback to improve.
- Complete five weekly readiness checks and a final exam during the program.
Benefits
- Paid six-week temp-to-perm training program.
- Opportunity to earn a full-time offer at graduation.
- Commission eligibility under Oxford’s compensation plan.
- Out-of-office team outings, some meals provided, and in-office team events.
- Holiday pay and paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefit plans.
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Employee tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
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