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Recruiter - Entry Level

Arlington, VA · On-site

$50K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a full-desk recruiter, you'll work with clients to find the right candidates to fill their open positions. This role is located in our Arlington office, only a few minutes' walk from the Ballston ...

Recruiter - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$50K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a full-desk recruiter, you'll work with clients to find the right candidates to fill their open positions. This role is located in our Philadelphia office, in the heart of Center City, but we also ...

Recruiter - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$50K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a full-desk recruiter, you'll work with clients to find the right candidates to fill their open positions. This role is located in our Los Angeles office, in the Westwood region ,but we also have ...

Recruiter - Entry Level

Dallas, TX · On-site

$50K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a full-desk recruiter, you'll work with clients to find the right candidates to fill their open positions. This role is located in our Dallas office, in Victory Park, but we also have ...

Recruiter - Entry Level

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a full-desk recruiter, you'll work with clients to find the right candidates to fill their open positions. This role is located in our Chicago office, but we also have opportunities across North ...

Recruiter - Entry Level

Boston, MA · On-site

$50K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a full-desk recruiter, you'll work with clients to find the right candidates to fill their open positions. This role is located in our Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, but we also have ...

Recruiter - Entry Level

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$50K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a full-desk recruiter, you'll work with clients to find the right candidates to fill their open positions. This role is located in our New York City office, in Midtown Manhattan, but we also have ...

Recruiter - Entry Level

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$50K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a full-desk recruiter, you'll work with clients to find the right candidates to fill their open positions. This role is located in our down town Phoenix across from CityScape, but we also have ...

Recruiter - Entry Level

San Jose, CA · On-site

$50K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a full-desk recruiter, you'll work with clients to find the right candidates to fill their open positions. This role is located in ourSan Jose office, downtown in the heart of Silicon Valley, but ...

Great in-training position for an individual with a strong desire to build a career as a Full Desk Recruiter. Selected individual will be working hand-in-hand with a Technical Search Team supporting ...

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How much do full desk recruiter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for full desk recruiter in the United States is $42,751.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,000.00 and $50,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full desk recruiter?

To thrive as a Full Desk Recruiter, you need strong skills in sales, client relationship management, candidate sourcing, and negotiation, often supported by a bachelor's degree and recruiting or sales experience. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), customer relationship management (CRM) software, and recruitment platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter is typically required. Outstanding communication, resilience, multitasking, and proactive problem-solving are top soft skills for excelling in this fast-paced role. These abilities ensure you can effectively manage both client and candidate needs while growing a successful recruitment desk.

What is a full desk recruiter?

A Full Desk Recruiter manages the entire recruiting process, from sourcing candidates to building client relationships and closing job placements. They act as both a recruiter and a salesperson, finding top talent while securing job orders from employers. This role requires strong networking, negotiation, and business development skills to ensure successful matches between candidates and companies.

What are the primary challenges faced by full desk recruiters and how can they be successfully managed?

Full Desk Recruiters often juggle the dual responsibilities of developing client relationships while finding and managing candidates, which can be challenging due to competing priorities and tight deadlines. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing client requirements or candidate availability. Building solid relationships through consistent communication and follow-up greatly helps overcome obstacles and maintain a steady workflow. Leveraging available recruitment tools and maintaining a robust pipeline of candidates can also streamline the process and reduce common pain points. With experience and dedication, many Full Desk Recruiters find these challenges rewarding and develop expertise that leads to rapid career growth in the recruitment industry.

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Infographic showing various Full Desk Recruiter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 79% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,751 per year, or $20.6 per hour.

Recruiter - Entry Level

Motion Recruitment

Arlington, VA • On-site

$50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

Join our company today to become a full-desk Tech Recruiter and learn how to grow a successful tech placement portfolio with the support of a dedicated team. As a full-desk recruiter, you'll work with clients to find the right candidates to fill their open positions. This role is located in our Arlington office, only a few minutes' walk from the Ballston metro, but we also have opportunities across North America.
What does a Full Desk Tech Recruiter do?
• This is a Sales + Recruiting position where you will be running your own full desk, working with clients and candidates to be successful in your role!
• Target new candidates and clients using Motion's market research and sourcing programs.
• Open new client accounts using proven sales best practices and the positive foundation of Motion's brand and reputation.
• Build trustworthy and valuable relationships with customers leveraging the collective information pool and deep expertise of a dedicated local market team beside you.
• Facilitate positive process outcomes from start (sourcing) to finish (hiring) using Motion's extensive library of placement guides and advice from experienced team members.
• Connect with the tech community via our proprietary meetup series "Tech in Motion" through community events, as well as other recommended networking channels.
• Participate in Motion's immersive and ongoing training program with access to over 150 courses on recruitment best practices and proven methodology.
Why should I choose a career at Motion?
• Compensation: $50,000
• A starting base salary + bonus structure with a clear and achievable path to commissions and unlimited income potential in year two.
• Highly competitive benefit package including health, vision, dental, paid time off (includes vacation and sick time), health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), critical illness coverage, volunteer and activism time off, paid parental leave, 401k match with company match, and employee discount programs.
• Training, training, and more training - our virtual training program offers a library of 100+ courses with classes-based, as well as self-led content that will develop the necessary foundation for you to succeed and flourish in your role, as well as continue your learning throughout your time at Motion Recruitment
• Ongoing one-on-one support and mentorship in all aspects of your role and development
• Fun, energetic, team-oriented work environment that makes you excited to go to work every day.
What are the qualifications to apply?
• Formal recruiting experience is preferred but is not a requirement, and other types of professional business experience will be considered.
• The ideal applicant must however be able to share their own experiences and examples of working successfully on a team, leading and influencing others, solving problems, and building relationships.
• Our most successful hires have excellent communication skills and are highly ambitious, hard-working, and goal-driven individuals looking for a career in sales.
• You should be comfortable with developing leads, pitching opportunities to candidates, acquiring new relationships with clients, and able to thrive in a metrics-oriented environment.
• A 4-year college degree or honorable discharge from the military is preferred for this role.
Since 1989, Motion Recruitment - A Kelly Company has grown into a leading global recruitment service provider offering outsourced talent solutions, perm and contingent staffing, and MSP programs to growing companies around the world. Motion Recruitment - A Kelly Company's network of operating brands (Motion Recruitment, Sevenstep, The Goal) have a strong and proven track record with filling mission-critical positions using a unique, team-based approach to talent acquisition. We are accepting candidates on an ongoing basis. Apply now to learn more about the job opportunity and our unique culture and work environment.
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.