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Robert Half

Recruiting Associate

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What they do

A Recruiting Assistant works for a company or organization to help recruit qualified candidates for open positions, or works with a recruiting agency to identify candidates and match jobseekers with job placements. Assists recruiters in identifying and placing potential candidates.

$53,135 / year median in New Jersey

-3% projected decline

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Job Description

We are looking for a Recruiting Associate to support hiring efforts for a broad mix of technical, operational, and project-driven positions in Neptune, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage a fast-moving recruitment workload while partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver an organized, thorough experience for candidates from initial outreach through onboarding. The role also contributes to core HR initiatives by helping maintain documentation, supporting team programs, and assisting with process improvements that strengthen overall department effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end recruitment activity for a high volume of open positions, managing candidate flow from application review through final hiring steps.
  • Partner with hiring managers and interview teams to clarify role needs, align on candidate profiles, and coordinate efficient interview scheduling.
  • Review resumes, conduct candidate screenings, and identify individuals whose backgrounds match technical, field-based, and support-focused openings.
  • Prepare employment offers, distribute benefits-related information, and launch background checks and other required pre-employment actions.
  • Keep applicant tracking records and related hiring documentation current, accurate, and well organized throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
  • Gather interviewer feedback after each stage and follow up to ensure hiring decisions move forward in a timely manner.
  • Maintain a strong candidate experience by providing clear communication, status updates, and attentive support during the hiring and onboarding process.
  • Assist with HR operations by updating templates, contributing to employee engagement efforts, and helping document or refine procedures to improve efficiency.
  • Provide additional administrative and project support to the HR team as business needs and departmental priorities evolve.