Recruiter Jobs in Connecticut

A Recruiter plays a critical role in the human resources industry, where they are responsible for identifying, attracting, and shortlisting candidates for the recruitment process in response to the needs of the organization. They help to streamline the hiring process by sourcing candidates, performing initial interviews, and coordinating the hiring process with hiring managers. Recruiters often use applicant tracking systems and other recruiting software to manage candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Important skills for a Recruiter include excellent communication and negotiation skills, decision-making ability, and knowledge of recruitment software and databases. They should also have a good understanding of employment laws, and being Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) or a Certified Employment Specialist (CES) could be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Recruiter, one might have roles such as a Recruitment Coordinator, HR Assistant, or even a career in sales or customer service that allows them to develop the necessary communication and people skills.

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Direct Support Professional/(Employment Specialist)

  • New Britain, CT
  • 22 hours ago
  • New Britain, CT
  • 22 hours ago

Copy and paste the link below to watch and ear more about our Direct Support Professional Position: Multiple Shifts Available: Monday-Friday Part Time, 08:00 am - 02:00 pm or 09:00 am - 03:00 pm...

230 - Employment Specialist BHS

  • New Haven, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 2 days ago

Benefits + Staff Recognition Program + Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to: + Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay) + Marrakech's Homeownership Program + Perfect Attendance Bonus Program + Recruitment...

Customer Service/Recruiter

  • Putnam, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Putnam, CT
  • 5 days ago

Bi-Lingual Customer Service/Recruiter (not required) Responsibilities for Customer Service/Recruiter Source candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidate pipeline Screen candidates...

Employment Specialist

  • Simsbury, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Simsbury, CT
  • 5 days ago

Openings as of 6/7/2025 Employment Specialist JobID: 1457 Position Type: Support Staff/Employment Specialist Date Posted: 6/4/2025 Location: Farmington Valley Transition Academy Date Available:...

Part-Time Employment Specialist

  • Southbury, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Southbury, CT
  • 6 days ago

Part-Time Employment Specialist Location: Waterbury and Southbury, Connecticut Hours: Part-time, Monday & Thursday, 8:30A-1:30P (10 Hours Total) Salary: $ 21.63 / hour About Us: At Ability Beyond,...

HR Recruiter, Benhaven

  • North Haven, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • North Haven, CT
  • 6 days ago

The primary role of the Human Resources (HR) Recruiter is to lead the recruiting effort for the Agency....

Employment Specialist

  • Clinton, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Clinton, CT
  • 8 days ago

The Employment Specialist will work with individuals with disabilities in securing meaningful employment and providing and/or arranging the necessary job supports to ensure success. Pay Rate:...

Employment Specialist

  • Torrington, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Torrington, CT
  • 8 days ago

Employment Specialist - Multiple positions available! Position 1 Location: Greater Danbury Area Position 2 Location: Greater New Haven Area Position 3 Location: Waterbury/Southbury/Torrington...

Carrier Recruiter - Non-CDL Service Partner- REMOTE

  • Hartford, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 8 days ago

Job Description : Summary The Carrier Recruiter plays a key role in delivering top-tier recruitment services for the Ryder organization, focusing on efficiency and leveraging cutting-edge recruitment...

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Talent Acquisition Specialist - Guilford, CT

  • Guilford, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Guilford, CT
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities Full-cycle recruiting General knowledge and experience working with ATS (preferably Paycor) Working within predefined recruitment processes to meet weekly and monthly hiring goals Excellent...

Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Milford, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 9 days ago

Use applicant tracking system to maintain candidate data and post job openings. Partner with hiring manager to aid them in utilizing our applicant tracking system....

Scheduler and Recruiter

  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 12 days ago

We are looking for a hard-working, professional, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Internal Care Coordinator and Recruiter....

Job Coach / Employment Specialist

  • Hartford, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 15 days ago

Seasonal (July-August) Job Coach, Employment SpecialistJob DescriptionProject Genesisseeks several dedicated and reliableJob Coaches / Employment Specialiststo develop and teach workplace skills...

Senior Recruiter

  • Ridgefield, CT
  • 16 days ago
  • Ridgefield, CT
  • 16 days ago

Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and professional networking platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter). Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills....

Full Desk/Executive Recruiter

  • Shelton, CT
  • 17 days ago
  • Shelton, CT
  • 17 days ago

Previous experience in recruiting or business development a plus....

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Salary for Recruiter Jobs in Connecticut

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Highest Education Level

Recruiters in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.2%
Master's Degree
26.1%
Associate's Degree
7.4%
High School or GED
6.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Recruiters in Connecticut
4-6 years
50.9%
1-2 years
30.0%
2-4 years
7.8%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
6-8 years
4.6%
None
1.6%
10+ years
0.5%



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