Entry Level Recruitment Associate Jobs

New grad recruitment associate jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated interest in talent acquisition can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, with employers like TikTok, JD, and Paycom hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles36
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTikTok
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type79% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Early Career Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Early Career Talent Acquisition Specialist
Truist
Charlotte, North Carolina
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Internship - Talent Acquisition
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Internship - Talent Acquisition
Wells Enterprises
Le Mars, Iowa
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist
Smithfield Foods
Saint James, Minnesota
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Strategy & Corporate Development
$50k - $70k/yr
10,000+

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HR Associate Recruiter
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HR Associate Recruiter
Quadax, Inc.
Middleburg Heights, Ohio
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Talent Acquisition Specialist I - Camino Media
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Talent Acquisition Specialist I - Camino Media
Clinica Sierra Vista
Bakersfield, California
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$81k - $104k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Recruitment Associate Job Market

Who's Hiring

TikTok6 open roles
JD1 open role
Paycom1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software11
  • Healthcare & Medical Services5
  • Education3
  • Consulting & Professional Services3
  • Construction & Real Estate2

Entry Level Recruitment Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level recruitment associate job?

Start by highlighting any internship, campus recruiting involvement, or administrative experience that shows you can manage a process and communicate clearly. Employers at this level look for candidates who are organized, personable, and comfortable working with applicant tracking systems. A demonstrated interest in people operations, even through volunteer work or coursework in HR or business, gives you a real edge over candidates with no relevant background.

Which companies hire entry level recruitment associates?

Companies hiring entry level recruitment associates right now include TikTok, JD, and Paycom, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you'll find openings at staffing agencies, corporate HR teams, and fast-growing companies that build dedicated recruiting functions as they scale.

Are there remote entry level recruitment associate jobs?

Yes, though on-site roles are still common at this stage. About 21% of entry level recruitment associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many employers now run distributed hiring teams. Remote roles at the entry level often support sourcing, scheduling, and candidate coordination rather than senior strategic functions.

Are these new grad recruitment associate jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior recruitment associate roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or campus work in lieu of full-time history, or calls out that a portfolio of coordinated projects can substitute for a long resume. If the job description does not require prior recruiting experience as a strict condition, it is worth applying as a new grad.

Which industries hire the most entry level recruitment associates?

Entry Level recruitment associate roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have high hiring volume and ongoing talent needs, which creates steady demand for entry level recruiters who can support sourcing, screening, and candidate outreach at scale.