Associate Recruiter (Contract Staffing)

Duration: 3-6 month contract with potential for extension
Location: Remote
Schedule: Full-time contract (approx 40 hours per week)
Start Date: ASAP
Position Overview
MBO Partners is growing, and we are seeking Associate Recruiters (Recruiting Specialists) to join our recruiting delivery team as we support a growing portfolio of client projects. You’ll partner with senior recruiters on high-volume and specialized searches, engaging candidates, conducting thorough screens, and helping qualified talent move through the recruiting process. You’ll also independently manage less complex requisitions across a variety of functional areas.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is motivated by supporting a variety of clients, skill areas, and recruiting initiatives.
What You’ll Do
Conduct structured candidate screens based on defined position requirements and qualifying criteria.
Assess candidates’ experience, skills, availability, compensation expectations, and interest in contract opportunities.
Prepare clear, accurate screening notes to support recruiter review and candidate submission decisions.
Maintain candidate activity, workflow stages, and documentation within recruiting systems.
Partner with Recruiters to manage candidate pipelines and support priority requisitions.
Independently manage less complex requisitions from intake through candidate presentation.
Deliver timely communication and a positive, professional candidate experience.
Shift between requisitions and hiring initiatives as delivery priorities evolve.
Support recruiting operations through requisition setup, interview scheduling, system updates, submittal coordination, VMS entry, reporting, and candidate communications as needed.
What You’ll Bring
At least 3 years of hands-on recruiting experience.
Experience in both staffing and corporate environments is desired.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, recruiting CRMs, or other HR technology.
Ability to manage a high volume of activity while maintaining accuracy and a positive candidate experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and clearly summarize candidate qualifications.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, time management, and follow-through.
Flexibility to support different recruiters, skill areas, and hiring initiatives as business needs change.
A proactive, collaborative approach and comfort working in a fast paced, productivity-focused environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; familiarity with AI productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Work arrangement
Yes