Recruiter Jobs

Recruiter jobs are open across technology, healthcare, finance, staffing agencies, and corporate HR departments, from entry-level coordinators to senior talent acquisition leads, with specializations in technical recruiting, executive search, and high-volume hiring. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles3,953+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerPositive Behavior Supports
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type45% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Executive Recruiter
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Executive Recruiter
Mercury Partners Inc
United States
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Partnerships & Business Development
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Urgently Hiring - Delivery Driver
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Urgently Hiring - Delivery Driver
MJB Logistics LLC
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management

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Physical Therapist (PT) - Adult Home Health (Urgently Hiring)
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Physical Therapist (PT) - Adult Home Health (Urgently Hiring)
Olive Branch Therapy Solutions
Glendale, Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy

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Now Hiring – Apprentice Plumber / Plumbing Helper
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Vieko Stone Inc
Los Angeles, California
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$20 - $32.25/hr
2-10

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Talent Acquisition Partner - Academic Enterprise/Corporate Team
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Talent Acquisition Partner - Academic Enterprise/Corporate Team
Vanderbilt Health
Nashville, Tennessee
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Bachelor's degree

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Recruiter Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Positive Behavior Supports75
  • Galliant Care51
  • Anduril43
  • Northrop Grumman40
  • Pediatric Developmental Services36

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software16
  • Healthcare & Medical Services12
  • Education8
  • Manufacturing8
  • Trucking4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in recruiter jobs.

  • Two or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience across sourcing, interviewing, and offer management
  • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems to manage requisitions, candidates, and hiring workflows
  • Experience sourcing passive candidates through professional networking sites and Boolean search techniques
  • Strong communication skills for managing relationships with hiring managers and candidates simultaneously
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, psychology, or a closely related field
  • Familiarity with employment law basics including equal opportunity hiring requirements and I-9 compliance

Tips for Your Recruiter Job Search

Tailor your resume to the funnel

Recruiters reviewing your resume know exactly what a strong recruiting resume looks like. Highlight specific metrics like time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, and requisition volume handled, not just job duties. Vague descriptions of 'sourcing candidates' won't stand out.

Match your specialization to the opening

Technical recruiting, healthcare staffing, and executive search require different skills and networks. When you apply, make sure your resume reflects experience in the same domain the job targets. Applying to a niche role with a generalist resume is the fastest way to get screened out.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists recruiter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing. Acting early on new postings gives you a better shot before hiring managers review a full applicant pool.

Prepare for a sourcing exercise

Many recruiter interviews include a live or take-home sourcing challenge where you find candidates for a sample role. Practice building Boolean search strings, identifying relevant job titles across industries, and explaining your sourcing logic out loud before your interview.

Negotiate with compensation data in hand

Recruiters who handle compensation conversations daily know when a counter-offer is weak. Before negotiating your own offer, research market rates through BLS data and recent comparable postings so you can name a specific number backed by real data.

Follow up with a specific observation

A generic thank-you email after a recruiter interview is easy to ignore. Reference something concrete from your conversation, like a specific hiring challenge the team mentioned, and tie it back to how your experience addresses it. That level of specificity is rare and memorable.

Recruiter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most recruiters?

The companies hiring the most recruiters right now include Positive Behavior Supports, Galliant Care, and Anduril, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Staffing agencies and large technology and healthcare employers tend to post recruiter roles most consistently throughout the year.

How many recruiter jobs are remote?

About 55% of recruiter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible roles in HR and talent acquisition. Corporate in-house roles are more likely to require on-site presence, while agency and contract recruiting positions tend to offer more remote flexibility.

How do you become a recruiter?

Most recruiters start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, then move into a coordinator or sourcing role to learn full-cycle recruiting fundamentals. Building hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems, developing a sourcing strategy using professional networking sites, and earning credentials like the Professional in Human Resources certification can accelerate your path into a full recruiter role.

Can you get hired as a recruiter with no experience?

Yes, entry-level recruiter roles exist, and many hiring managers care more about communication skills, resilience, and organizational ability than prior recruiting experience. Roles at staffing agencies are often the most accessible starting point because they hire in volume and train on the job. Internships in HR, experience in customer-facing or sales roles, and familiarity with any ATS tool all strengthen an entry-level application.

What does the recruiter interview process look like?

Recruiter interviews typically involve a phone screen with HR, one or two rounds with the talent acquisition team or hiring manager, and a practical component such as a sourcing exercise or a role-play scenario simulating a candidate or hiring manager conversation. Some employers also ask for a presentation on how you would build a recruiting strategy for a specific role or department.

Where can I find and apply to recruiter jobs?

You can find and apply to recruiter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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