Recruiting Associate - Madison, WI

Oxford Global Resource•Madison, WI

4d•Onsite

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 seeking to launch a career in recruiting. The program combines hands-on recruiting work, in-person cohort collaboration, instruction, live call coaching, and shadowing with experienced recruiters. The first two weeks are shared with the Oxford Sales Academy, followed by four weeks in a dedicated recruiter track that builds toward conducting consultant interviews independently. The Academy is a pathway to full-time recruiting opportunities; associates who demonstrate the required skills and knowledge through five weekly readiness checks and a final exam may receive full-time offers. During the program, the associate sources and engages technical consultants, maintains relationships with consultants in Oxford’s network, conducts consultant interviews, and supports interview booking and routing. The role uses LinkedIn Recruiter and Nexus. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a cohort start date of January 25, 2027. The position is based in Madison, Wisconsin. Base compensation is listed as $25.00 per hour in the role description; a separate US salary information notice lists $23.00–$24.00 hourly. The role is eligible for commission under Oxford’s compensation plan. Oxford provides holiday pay, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefit plans, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee tuition reimbursement, student debt assistance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Perks include out-of-office team outings, some meals, and in-office team events. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence engaging people over the phone.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, 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

Find 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 ask for referrals.
Conduct consultant interviews to assess fit, interest, and technical depth in the relevant discipline, and route consultants in Nexus.
Meet daily call targets, book interviews at volume, and handle common objections concerning pay rate, exclusivity, and availability.
Participate in live call coaching, scorecard debriefs, and shadowing with senior recruiters, and use feedback to improve.