Junior Recruiter

MasterWord, a leading woman-owned Language Service Provider globally. For over three decades, we've been there alongside public organizations, NGOs, healthcare systems, and educational institutions, providing language and communication access ensuring that no language and no person is left behind.

Consistent with our mission, "Connecting People Across Language and Culture", MasterWord combines the best in human talent and language technology and is driven by heart, excellence, and integrity, fostering continual learning and a commitment to give back to the communities we serve. We have been recognized as the Top Workplace by the Houston Chronicle in 2022 and are the 2023 Gulf South Winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

We provide a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits. Our work environment is both casual and professional, fostering continuous learning and growth within the company. If you're passionate about growth, creativity, and making a real impact, join our innovative team! We are growing and are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition Team.

Junior Recruiter

The Junior Recruiter is responsible for managing recruitment activities including but not limited to sourcing, attracting, and selecting qualified language professionals to provide interpreting services.

Status: Full-time

Location: In Person. 303 Stafford, Houston, TX 77079.

Roles and Responsibilities:

General duties include:

· Carries out such functions as developing sources of qualified applicants, screening applicants, scheduling and conducting interviews, evaluating applicant qualifications, and refer applicants to assessment stage if applicant meets qualifications.

· Proactively recommends programs, plans, and procedures for recruitment, testing, selection, and anticipating staffing needs and trends.

· Assists with writing and placing job advertising in various media.

· Assist with on-campus and off-site recruitment programs including job fairs, including but not limited to participation in, sets up display, and coordinating with attendees.

· Develops and maintains contacts with schools, alumni groups, and other public organizations to find and attract applicants.

· Attend presentations at schools, organizations, and job fairs regarding the organization and opportunities.

· Confers with department management and senior specialists to identify personnel needs, study local demographics, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and skills.

· Reviews applications and interviews applicants to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements, and to provide information about the organization and position.

· Utilizes Internet online recruiting sources to identify and recruit candidates.

· Provides information on company facilities and job opportunities to potential applicants.

· Coordinates communications with applicants via phone, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.

· Keep Project Coordinator abreast of any changes or updates on the Language Professionals pipeline.

· Maintains current knowledge of industry and keeps abreast of changes within the industry and discipline.

· Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or

Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

· 1-5 year’s experience

· Excellent communication and phone skills

· Excellent organizational skills

· Being detail oriented

· Being proactive

· Ability to work independently and multi-task

· Good problem-solving ability

· Excellent ability to listen

· Excellent negotiation skills

· Creativity and resourcefulness

· Must be willing to work occasional extensive hours to meet client project requirements

· Experience working with diverse, multi-cultural populations

· Houston based

Additional Preferred Skills:

Fluent in ANY other language

Language industry experience

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