RECRUITER (ENTRY LEVEL) – WCL GROUP
COMPANY HIGHLIGHT
WCL Group is a growing staffing and workforce solutions firm that connects skilled professionals with leading companies across energy (oil and gas and renewables), engineering, construction, manufacturing, supply chain, and life sciences. With offices in Boise, Idaho and Lafayette, Louisiana, our team partners with clients to find the right people for critical roles, and helps candidates land careers that move them forward. This is an opportunity to launch a recruiting career with a close-knit team that invests in training, rewards performance, and gives you a direct line to leadership as the company grows.
LOCATION
Boise, Idaho
COMPENSATION
$45,000 base salary plus uncapped commission
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) with company match
SCHEDULE
Working Model: Hybrid; local candidates only
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm MT
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Recruiter owns the front end of the hiring process, from sourcing and screening candidates to guiding them through interviews and offer. This is an entry-level role: no prior recruiting experience is required, and you will be fully trained on our tools, industries, and process. We are looking for a driven, personable communicator, often someone coming from sales, marketing, or communications, who enjoys building relationships, thrives on goals, and wants a career where effort translates directly into earnings.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with Client Managers to understand each client, their hiring needs, and the details of every open requisition
- Build a sourcing plan for each role and find candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, our internal database, referrals, and networking
- Write and post engaging job descriptions and outreach messages that attract active and passive talent
- Reach out to candidates by phone, email, text, and LinkedIn to introduce opportunities and build rapport
- Screen resumes and conduct phone and video interviews to assess skills, experience, and fit
- Present qualified candidates to Client Managers with clear, concise submission summaries
- Coordinate and prepare candidates for client interviews, gather feedback, and keep all parties updated
- Support the offer process, including candidate expectations and negotiation, through start date
- Keep candidate records, notes, and pipeline activity accurate and up to date in our ATS
- Grow a network of qualified professionals to draw from as new positions open
- Collaborate with the recruiting team and leadership to share ideas and refine recruiting strategies
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
- Daily and weekly outreach and candidate activity levels
- Number of qualified candidate submittals to Client Managers
- Submittal-to-interview and interview-to-placement ratios
- Placements and commission revenue generated
- Candidate and Client Manager feedback on communication and responsiveness
- Accuracy and completeness of ATS records
- Progress through training and ramp-up milestones
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree (business, communications, marketing, human resources, psychology, or related field preferred)
- 1+ years of professional experience in sales, marketing, communications, customer service, or another client- or people-facing role (internships count)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable making high volumes of calls
- Competitive, goal-oriented mindset with motivation to earn commission
- Strong organization and time management; able to juggle multiple roles and deadlines
- Coachable, curious, and eager to learn new industries
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new software
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior recruiting, sourcing, or staffing agency experience
- Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, or an applicant tracking system (ATS)
- Exposure to oil and gas, engineering, construction, or other technical industries
- Familiarity with Managed Service Provider (MSP) or Vendor Management System (VMS) environments