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Assistant Recruiter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Recruiting Assistant

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Recruiting Assistant Industry: Healthcare Location (city, state): Oak Brook, IL Pay: $22-$24 per hour Work Schedule: Hybrid -- 2 days onsite per week in Oak Brook, with Wednesdays required onsite.

Recruiting Assistant

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Recruiting Assistant Industry: Healthcare Location (city, state): Oak Brook, IL Pay: $22-$24 per hour Work Schedule: Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week in Oak Brook, with Wednesdays required onsite.

Mandarin Bilingual Contract Recruiter

Hayward, CA · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity in the ATS. * Follow up with candidates throughout the interview process and provide timely updates. * Assist recruiters with pipeline ...

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Mandarin Bilingual Contract Recruiter

Fremont, CA · On-site

$20.50 - $26.25/hr

Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity in the ATS. * Follow up with candidates throughout the interview process and provide timely updates. * Assist recruiters with pipeline ...

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Mandarin Bilingual Contract Recruiter

Alameda, CA · On-site

$21.75 - $27.75/hr

Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity in the ATS. * Follow up with candidates throughout the interview process and provide timely updates. * Assist recruiters with pipeline ...

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How much do assistant recruiter jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant recruiter in the United States is $18.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant recruiter?

Assistant Recruiters are entry-level professionals who support recruitment teams in sourcing, screening, and coordinating with job candidates. They help manage job postings, schedule interviews, and maintain candidate databases. Their role is essential in ensuring a smooth hiring process by handling administrative tasks and communicating with applicants. Assistant Recruiters often work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand job requirements and find suitable candidates.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant recruiter, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Recruiter, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of human resources or talent acquisition, often supported by a relevant degree or internship experience. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), resume databases, and basic HR software is typically required. Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask make candidates stand out in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for efficiently sourcing candidates, supporting recruiters, and ensuring a smooth hiring process for both applicants and employers.

What are some common challenges faced by assistant recruiters, and how can they be effectively managed?

Assistant Recruiters often juggle multiple tasks, such as screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and maintaining candidate databases, all while meeting tight deadlines. A common challenge is managing a high volume of applicants while ensuring a positive candidate experience. Effective time management, strong organizational skills, and clear communication with both candidates and hiring managers can help address these challenges. Regular check-ins with the recruitment team and utilizing applicant tracking systems can also streamline workflows and reduce stress.

What is the difference between Assistant Recruiter vs Recruiter?

AspectAssistant RecruiterRecruiter
ResponsibilitiesSupports recruiting activities, screens candidates, schedules interviewsManages full-cycle recruiting, sources candidates, makes hiring decisions
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles prefer a bachelor’s degreeBachelor’s degree often preferred; recruiting certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, team collaboration, entry-level tasksOffice or remote, more autonomous, strategic involvement

Assistant Recruiters typically support the recruiting process with administrative and screening tasks, while Recruiters handle the full-cycle hiring process independently. Both roles often require similar educational backgrounds, but Recruiters usually have more experience and responsibility in candidate selection and hiring decisions.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Recruiter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,996 per year, or $18.7 per hour.

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Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Associate Recruiter 

Job Summary and Qualifications

JOB TITLE – Associate Recruiter

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for ensuring candidates move through the hiring and onboarding process swiftly and efficiently. The Associate Recruiter will also maintain assist in candidate retention. The Associate Recruiter provides assistance in: placement with facilities; relocation issues; and any other issue that may arise.  They will also serve in a protégé role with the recruiters they are working with. The Associate Recruiter is expected to be working towards developing the necessary skill set to transition into a Permanent Placement Recruiter role. 

SUPERVISOR – Director of Recruitment, Permanent Placement Division.

SUPERVISES – None 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

    • Primary function is to assist Recruiter in helping candidates through hiring and on boarding process and maintaining a focus on candidate retention
    • Maintain candidate profiles in database and updates information as needed
    • Prequalify candidates for open positions by determining appropriate position requirements
    • Provide information to candidates on requirements of positions, market, location and verify actual availability and level of interest of candidates for placement
    • Submit qualified candidates to recruiters for their review and approval
    • Follow up with the recruiters on pending candidates and maintain communication with candidate as needed
    • Perform reference checks on new candidates
    • Recruit and source for appropriate jobs for recruiters
    • Other duties as assigned

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES – This position requires the following minimal requirements:

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities
    • Ability to work well independently and within a team environment
    • Maintains working area and equipment in accordance with environmental and safety regulations
    • Experience using office productivity software tools like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.

    EDUCATION –High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required; College Degree or coursework preferred 

    EXPERIENCE – Prefer 1-2 years’ experience in the recruiting environment with emphasis in healthcare a plus.

    CERTIFICATE/LICENSE – None 

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

    • Exert up to 20 lbs force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs frequently
    • Requires prolonged sitting and some bending, stooping, and stretching.
    • Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.
    • Requires the perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
    • Requires normal range of eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.
    • Requires dexterity to type.
Benefits

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you looking for a healthcare career that offers opportunities for personal and professional growth? Look no further than HealthTrust Workforce Solutions. At HealthTrust, we believe that healthcare is all about people - those who provide it and those who receive it. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of HCA Healthcare and a preferred partner to thousands of top-performing hospitals, we are the largest managed services provider in the healthcare industry. With over 28,000 professionals placed in healthcare roles each year, we take pride in expanding skill sets, broadening career horizons, providing economic stability, and cultivating personal growth. Join us and pave the way for a fulfilling healthcare career.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Associate Recruiter opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.