Recruiter Jobs in Missouri

Recruiter jobs in Missouri are concentrated in St. Louis and Kansas City, where large employers like Cerner (now Oracle Health), Boeing, and SSM Health maintain substantial talent acquisition teams across corporate, healthcare, and technology recruiting functions. Demand is steady at every level from coordinator to senior talent partner, with the strongest activity in healthcare and tech recruiting. The most in-demand specialties statewide include high-volume hourly recruiting, executive search, and technical recruiting for engineering and IT roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles59
Top employerPositive Behavior Supports
Top cityKansas City, MO
Cities hiring22
Work type45% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Commerce Bank
Talent Acquisition Support Specialist
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Talent Acquisition Support Specialist
Commerce Bank
Kansas City, Missouri
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$21.4 - $31.5/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Guarantee Electrical
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Guarantee Electrical
St. Louis, Missouri
Business Development
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
1,001-5,000

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Talent Acquisition Partner
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Talent Acquisition Partner
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Lee's Summit, Missouri
Business Development
Marketing
Sales
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Driver Resource Center
Saint Ann, Missouri
Corporate Training
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
$53k - $70k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Headlands Research
Senior Manager, Participant Recruitment Strategy & Transformation
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Senior Manager, Participant Recruitment Strategy & Transformation
Headlands Research
St. Louis, Missouri
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$120k - $150k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in marketing

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Recruiter Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kansas City
15 jobs
Springfield
4 jobs
Columbia
2 jobs
Saint Ann
2 jobs
Kirksville
2 jobs
Creve Coeur
2 jobs
Chesterfield
2 jobs
Jefferson City
2 jobs

Recruiter Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Positive Behavior Supports
Positive Behavior Supports4 open roles
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland3 open roles
Dayton Freight
Dayton Freight2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in recruiter jobs across Missouri.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field required
  • One or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate or agency setting
  • Proficiency with an applicant tracking system such as Workday, Taleo, or iCIMS
  • Strong sourcing skills using professional networks, Boolean search, and direct outreach
  • Experience recruiting for the role's industry such as healthcare, technology, or logistics
  • PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification preferred by many Missouri employers

Recruiter Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a recruiter in Missouri?

Missouri does not require a state-issued license to work as a recruiter, so the path is credential and experience driven. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Earning a SHRM-CP or PHR certification strengthens your candidacy and is increasingly expected at mid-level roles. Entry often comes through HR coordinator or sourcing roles at large Missouri employers in healthcare, logistics, or financial services.

How much do recruiters make in Missouri?

Recruiters in Missouri earn a median of about $66,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $44,730 for the lowest 10% to over $110,660 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire recruiters in Missouri?

Companies currently hiring recruiters in Missouri include Positive Behavior Supports, Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, and Dayton Freight, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Missouri's concentration of large hospital systems, aerospace employers, and national headquarters in St. Louis and Kansas City keeps demand for in-house talent acquisition teams consistently active.

Which Missouri cities have the most recruiter jobs?

Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield account for the largest share of recruiter openings in Missouri. St. Louis and Kansas City drive the bulk of demand through their corporate headquarters, major health systems, and technology employers, while smaller markets like Springfield see openings tied to regional healthcare networks and growing distribution operations.

Are there remote recruiter jobs in Missouri?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 55% of recruiter openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how naturally the role translates to virtual work. Phone screens, video interviews, and ATS management require no physical presence, so corporate and agency recruiting roles are among the most consistently remote-eligible positions in the HR field.

How can I get hired as a recruiter in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is an HR coordinator or recruiting coordinator role, which large Missouri health systems such as BJC HealthCare and Mercy Health hire regularly and treat as a pipeline into full-cycle recruiting. Staffing agencies in St. Louis and Kansas City also hire with no prior recruiting experience, training candidates on the job. A SHRM student membership or a completed SHRM-CP prep course signals commitment and gives candidates without experience a concrete credential to point to.

Where can I find and apply to recruiter jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to recruiter jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across St. Louis, Kansas City, and the rest of the state. Search the roles that fit your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that match your background.

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