P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) P1-P2
Entry-level recruiters or recruiting coordinators often handle interview scheduling, initial screenings, and ATS data entry.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Schedule interviews
- Ensure data accuracy
- Conduct initial candidate screenings
- Manage applicant tracking system (ATS) entries
- Assist with recruitment marketing efforts
- Coordinate with hiring managers for interview logistics
- Support candidate communication and follow-ups
- Maintain recruitment databases
- Participate in recruitment events
- Assist in onboarding processes
- Schedule and coordinate interviews
- Ensure accuracy in data entry
- Conduct initial screenings
- Manage ATS entries
- Assist in recruitment marketing
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Interview scheduling
- Data entry
- Communication
- Customer service
- ATS proficiency
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Basic recruitment techniques
- Event coordination
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Recruitment processes
- Interview techniques
- Data management
- ATS systems
- Communication strategies
- Organizational policies
- Basic HR principles
- Event planning
- Customer service principles
- Time management techniques
- Scheduling
- Data accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Communication Skills
- Organizational skills
- Basic recruitment knowledge
- Customer service orientation
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Time management
What good looks like
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 0–2 years in recruitment or HR support
- Proficiency with ATS and MS Office
- Associate degree in HR or related field preferred
- Certification in HR or recruitment is a plus
Common titles
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) P1-P2Entry-Level Recruiter/Coordinator
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
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