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Warehouse Recruiting Assistant (Staffing)

Reading, PA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

May assist recruiter, and warehouse hiring specialist, in posting jobs via job boards, college career sites, and state workforce sites. Screens resumes from databases and applications from Penske ...

Warehouse Recruiting Assistant (Staffing)

Reading, PA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

Job Responsibilities: • Upon direction from a member of Penske's Staffing team, search for new candidates matching the provided . • May assist recruiter, and warehouse hiring specialist, in ...

Warehouse Recruiting Assistant (Staffing)

Reading, PA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

May assist recruiter, and warehouse hiring specialist, in posting jobs via job boards, college career sites, and state workforce sites. Screens resumes from databases and applications from Penske ...

Recruiting Assistant

Ontario, CA · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Deliver exceptional customer service * Assist Recruiters with the many administrative tasks in finding and placing candidates * Develop and maintain relationships with placed candidates, clients and ...

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How much do assistant recruiter jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 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 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.

What are Assistant Recruiters?

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.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Recruiter job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 15% 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.
Warehouse Recruiting Assistant (Staffing)

Warehouse Recruiting Assistant (Staffing)

Penske

Reading, PA • On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

The Recruiting Assistant - Warehouse Hiring Center will primarily support processes around warehouse candidate sourcing and hiring process administration.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about ensuring positive candidate experiences, have high energy and a positive attitude, and who have an attention to detail and capacity to deliver results. 
 
Qualified candidates for this role will have prior experience demonstrating strong customer support through administrative and process completion, including issue resolution and strong follow-up. In this role you will need to be proficient in the use of technology, being able to capture candidate information via phone while managing multiple screen computer applications. Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred as our operation supports geographies across the United States and Canada.
 
This position is an office first role, consisting of 4 days in the office. The schedule will be Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm.
 
Job Responsibilities: 
Upon direction from a member of Penske's Staffing team, search for new candidates matching the provided job description.  
May assist recruiter, and warehouse hiring specialist, in posting jobs via job boards, college career sites, and state workforce sites. 
Screens resumes from databases and applications from Penske's Taleo system to identify candidates meeting minimum qualifications. 
May conduct brief phone screening conversations.  
May schedule candidate interviews with hiring managers. 
Maintains accurate records on applicant status and provides timely responses to all applicants. 
Assist in coordination of onsite hiring events and Meet & Greets for warehouse candidates. 
May assist in providing offer letters and initiating/communicating the background screening process for selected candidates.  
Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor.
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Qualified candidates will have:
Associate's degree equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or minimum one year related experience preferred.
Prior demonstrated high-touch customer service and follow-up experience required.
Candidates with prior warehouse recruiting/ recruiting support highly preferred, other general recruiting support will be considered
Prior Oracle or other applicant tracking system experience highly preferred.
Prior experience in mining candidate resume databases and phone screening applicants is highly preferred. 
Bilingual, fluent English/Spanish written and verbal communication a plus.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Word and Excel, and must be internet savvy. 
A sense of humor is helpful, as this can be a stressful job with competing priorities at any given time.
Qualified candidates must be effective communicators who are not afraid of the phone.
Candidates who are highly technically savvy (internet, good with internet data research, cell phone/text messaging, etc.) are highly preferred.

Optimal candidates will have:
2-3 years recruiting experience in a large, decentralized or centralized company environment.
Bachelor's degree or at least 3 years of equivalent work experience.
Demonstrated internal customer service skills, including troubleshoot and problem solving experiences.
Demonstrated strong organizational and documentation skills .
Ability to communicate effectively both in-person and through written correspondences and presentations with candidates, peers, managers, and leadership. 
Ability to work in dynamic, fast paced environment, and keep up with a high volume of activity.
Ability to travel locally as needed.
Detail oriented, self-motivated, strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Excellent knowledge of Internet candidate data mining; recruiting certification preferred.
Strong knowledge of enterprise applicant tracking systems required, prior experience with Taleo preferred.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.  The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.  The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

About Penske Logistics:
Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates a premier fleet of vehicles and serves its customers from locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Penske's product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Visit www.GoPenske.com to learn more.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.