Recruiter Jobs in North Carolina
Recruiter jobs in North Carolina are consistently in demand, with a strong concentration in healthcare staffing, financial services, technology, and manufacturing sectors and openings at every level from entry-level talent coordinator through senior corporate recruiter. Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham lead hiring activity, anchored by large employers like Bank of America, Duke University Health System, and Lenovo North America, all of which maintain active recruitment functions in the state. The most sought-after specialties right now are technical recruiting, healthcare recruiting, and executive search. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Open roles105+
Top employerPositive Behavior Supports
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Cities hiring38
Work type47% On-site
Top industryEducation
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Manager: Student Recruitment
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Mayer Brown LLP
Manager: Student Recruitment
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2027 Summer Intern: Talent Acquisition
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Spectrum
2027 Summer Intern: Talent Acquisition
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Hoffman & Hoffman Inc
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Collision Partners
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Senior Recruiter (Contract) - U.S. or LATAM
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Worldwide Clinical Trials
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Durham, North Carolina
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Manager: Student Recruitment
Mayer Brown LLP·Charlotte, North Carolina
Job functions:
$132k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Human Resources department in our Charlotte office as a Manager: Student Recruitment.
As the Manager: Student Recruitment, you will manage all aspects of law student, judicial law clerk, and transactional fellows recruitment for the Charlotte and Washington, DC offices. You will collaborate closely with firm leadership, local hiring partners, local recruiting committees, other stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to design and execute best-in-class student recruitment programs. Your expertise will ensure we continue to attract top-tier candidates, while enhancing our reputation as a top tier law firm.
While this position is based in the Charlotte office and is also responsible for Washington, DC, the role will also encompasses responsibilities for US student recruitment initiatives across all offices. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams and stakeholders in multiple locations, ensuring consistent and effective recruitment strategies are implemented organization-wide.
Responsibilities:
Professional Experience:
Technical Skills:
Physical Requirements:
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mayer Brown works with select external search firms that have been vetted against our standards. Firms without a contract or agreement with Mayer Brown are not authorized to represent that they are working with the Firm, nor are they entitled to placement fees. Mayer Brown does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruiters. Submission of an unsolicited CV to Mayer Brown or any of its Partners or employees will not establish any right of priority for the submitting agency.
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Posted Pay Range: The typical pay scale for this position is between USD $132,000.00/Yr. and USD $175,000.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Human Resources department in our Charlotte office as a Manager: Student Recruitment.
As the Manager: Student Recruitment, you will manage all aspects of law student, judicial law clerk, and transactional fellows recruitment for the Charlotte and Washington, DC offices. You will collaborate closely with firm leadership, local hiring partners, local recruiting committees, other stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to design and execute best-in-class student recruitment programs. Your expertise will ensure we continue to attract top-tier candidates, while enhancing our reputation as a top tier law firm.
While this position is based in the Charlotte office and is also responsible for Washington, DC, the role will also encompasses responsibilities for US student recruitment initiatives across all offices. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams and stakeholders in multiple locations, ensuring consistent and effective recruitment strategies are implemented organization-wide.
Essential Functions:
- Lead End-to-End Recruitment: Oversee the full lifecycle recruitment of entry level associates, summer associates, judicial law clerks, and transactional fellows
- Strategic Partnership: Work directly with hiring partners, recruiting committees, practice leaders, and other stakeholders to develop and implement innovative hiring strategies aligned with business goals. This includes leading US recruitment initiatives and projects set forth by the Assistant Director of Student Recruitment
- Campus and Candidate Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with top law schools and regional schools, career services, and student organizations. Organize and schedule on-campus events, such as panels, presentations and dinners and represent the firm at these events as well as on-campus interviews, networking events, and local industry organizations
- Program Management: Design and manage the summer associate programs in Charlotte and Washington, DC, including onboarding, orientation, training, mentoring, work assignments, social events, evaluations, and the offer process
- Brand Ambassador: Collaborate with marketing to enhance the firm’s employer brand through compelling promotional materials, digital campaigns, and targeted outreach
- Data-Driven Decisions: Maintain accurate applicant tracking and reporting, leveraging technology and analytics to drive continuous improvement
- Budget Oversight: Manage local recruitment and summer program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
- Integration & Onboarding: Coordinate the pre-arrival and onboarding process for summer associates and judicial law clerks ensuring a seamless transition and successful integration into the firm
- Staff Management: Manage student recruitment team member and other team members on projects and initiatives. Delegate, manage performance, and provide guidance
Education/Training/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree, required
Professional Experience:
- Minimum of three years of law firm or five years of professional services firm recruiting experience, required
Technical Skills:
- Strong technical skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office products and AI tools, required
- Deep knowledge of law firm student recruiting process and cycle, required
- Prior experience managing summer associate/internship programs, required
- Knowledge of applicant tracking system [LawCruit], interview and events platform [Flo Recruit] work assignments and performance evaluation [viDesktop], and HRIS [PeopleSoft] software, preferred
Performance Traits:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
- Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
- Manages other team members and programs/projects effectively across offices
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
- Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
- Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements:
- This position will require periodic travel for business needs and coverage.
- May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mayer Brown works with select external search firms that have been vetted against our standards. Firms without a contract or agreement with Mayer Brown are not authorized to represent that they are working with the Firm, nor are they entitled to placement fees. Mayer Brown does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruiters. Submission of an unsolicited CV to Mayer Brown or any of its Partners or employees will not establish any right of priority for the submitting agency.
#LI-ONSITE #LI-LG1
Mayer Brown LLP
Manager: Student Recruitment
Charlotte, North Carolina
Added 1d ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
$132k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Overview:
We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Human Resources department in our Charlotte office as a Manager: Student Recruitment.
As the Manager: Student Recruitment, you will manage all aspects of law student, judicial law clerk, and transactional fellows recruitment for the Charlotte and Washington, DC offices. You will collaborate closely with firm leadership, local hiring partners, local recruiting committees, other stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to design and execute best-in-class student recruitment programs. Your expertise will ensure we continue to attract top-tier candidates, while enhancing our reputation as a top tier law firm.
While this position is based in the Charlotte office and is also responsible for Washington, DC, the role will also encompasses responsibilities for US student recruitment initiatives across all offices. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams and stakeholders in multiple locations, ensuring consistent and effective recruitment strategies are implemented organization-wide.
Responsibilities:
Professional Experience:
Technical Skills:
Physical Requirements:
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mayer Brown works with select external search firms that have been vetted against our standards. Firms without a contract or agreement with Mayer Brown are not authorized to represent that they are working with the Firm, nor are they entitled to placement fees. Mayer Brown does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruiters. Submission of an unsolicited CV to Mayer Brown or any of its Partners or employees will not establish any right of priority for the submitting agency.
#LI-ONSITE #LI-LG1
Posted Pay Range: The typical pay scale for this position is between USD $132,000.00/Yr. and USD $175,000.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Human Resources department in our Charlotte office as a Manager: Student Recruitment.
As the Manager: Student Recruitment, you will manage all aspects of law student, judicial law clerk, and transactional fellows recruitment for the Charlotte and Washington, DC offices. You will collaborate closely with firm leadership, local hiring partners, local recruiting committees, other stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to design and execute best-in-class student recruitment programs. Your expertise will ensure we continue to attract top-tier candidates, while enhancing our reputation as a top tier law firm.
While this position is based in the Charlotte office and is also responsible for Washington, DC, the role will also encompasses responsibilities for US student recruitment initiatives across all offices. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams and stakeholders in multiple locations, ensuring consistent and effective recruitment strategies are implemented organization-wide.
Essential Functions:
- Lead End-to-End Recruitment: Oversee the full lifecycle recruitment of entry level associates, summer associates, judicial law clerks, and transactional fellows
- Strategic Partnership: Work directly with hiring partners, recruiting committees, practice leaders, and other stakeholders to develop and implement innovative hiring strategies aligned with business goals. This includes leading US recruitment initiatives and projects set forth by the Assistant Director of Student Recruitment
- Campus and Candidate Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with top law schools and regional schools, career services, and student organizations. Organize and schedule on-campus events, such as panels, presentations and dinners and represent the firm at these events as well as on-campus interviews, networking events, and local industry organizations
- Program Management: Design and manage the summer associate programs in Charlotte and Washington, DC, including onboarding, orientation, training, mentoring, work assignments, social events, evaluations, and the offer process
- Brand Ambassador: Collaborate with marketing to enhance the firm’s employer brand through compelling promotional materials, digital campaigns, and targeted outreach
- Data-Driven Decisions: Maintain accurate applicant tracking and reporting, leveraging technology and analytics to drive continuous improvement
- Budget Oversight: Manage local recruitment and summer program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
- Integration & Onboarding: Coordinate the pre-arrival and onboarding process for summer associates and judicial law clerks ensuring a seamless transition and successful integration into the firm
- Staff Management: Manage student recruitment team member and other team members on projects and initiatives. Delegate, manage performance, and provide guidance
Education/Training/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree, required
Professional Experience:
- Minimum of three years of law firm or five years of professional services firm recruiting experience, required
Technical Skills:
- Strong technical skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office products and AI tools, required
- Deep knowledge of law firm student recruiting process and cycle, required
- Prior experience managing summer associate/internship programs, required
- Knowledge of applicant tracking system [LawCruit], interview and events platform [Flo Recruit] work assignments and performance evaluation [viDesktop], and HRIS [PeopleSoft] software, preferred
Performance Traits:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
- Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
- Manages other team members and programs/projects effectively across offices
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
- Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
- Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements:
- This position will require periodic travel for business needs and coverage.
- May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mayer Brown works with select external search firms that have been vetted against our standards. Firms without a contract or agreement with Mayer Brown are not authorized to represent that they are working with the Firm, nor are they entitled to placement fees. Mayer Brown does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruiters. Submission of an unsolicited CV to Mayer Brown or any of its Partners or employees will not establish any right of priority for the submitting agency.
#LI-ONSITE #LI-LG1
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Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Durham
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1 jobGreenville
1 jobHigh Point
1 jobLincolnton
1 jobSiler City
1 jobWilmington
1 jobChapel Hill
1 jobMills River
1 jobMorrisville
1 jobMount Holly
1 jobWake Forest
1 jobHolly Springs
1 jobKings Mountain
1 jobRecruiter Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
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Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Distribution & Wholesale
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in recruiter jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field required
- Prior experience with applicant tracking systems such as Workday or Taleo
- Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle recruiting from sourcing through offer
- Strong sourcing skills using professional networks and Boolean search techniques
- Experience recruiting for high-volume or specialized roles within a specific industry
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred by many North Carolina employers
Recruiter Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a recruiter in North Carolina?
North Carolina does not require a state-issued license to work as a recruiter. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, and many prefer candidates who hold the SHRM-CP or PHR certification, both of which are nationally recognized and widely respected by North Carolina hiring managers. Gaining experience through HR coordinator or staffing agency roles is the most common path into full-cycle recruiting in the state.
How much do recruiters make in North Carolina?
Recruiters in North Carolina earn a median of about $73,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $46,760 for the lowest 10% to over $126,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire recruiters in North Carolina?
Employers hiring recruiters in North Carolina right now include Positive Behavior Supports, Airbus, and Manpower Internal, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. North Carolina's concentration of large healthcare systems, financial institutions, and technology companies means steady, year-round demand for both corporate and contract recruiters across the state.
Which North Carolina cities have the most recruiter jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham are the North Carolina cities with the most recruiter openings right now. Charlotte's dominance in banking and financial services drives consistent corporate recruiting demand there, while Raleigh and Durham benefit from the Research Triangle's dense technology, biotech, and university employer base, which generates strong ongoing hiring activity across both cities.
Are there remote recruiter jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than most fields. Recruiting is a desk-based, communication-driven role that translates well to remote work, making it one of the more remote-accessible professional functions in the job market. About 53% of recruiter openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted distributed recruiting teams. Sourcing, screening, and coordination roles are the most commonly offered in fully remote formats.
How can I get hired as a recruiter in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a staffing agency, where firms like those concentrated in Charlotte and Raleigh routinely hire people without corporate recruiting backgrounds and train them on full-cycle placement. HR coordinator and talent acquisition specialist roles at large North Carolina employers, including major hospital systems and universities, also serve as common entry points. Earning a SHRM-CP or completing an HR certificate through a North Carolina community college strengthens a candidate's profile meaningfully at the entry level.
Where can I find and apply to recruiter jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to recruiter jobs in North Carolina directly on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings on this page to see roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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