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Recruiter Trainee

Populus Group
Troy, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

The PG Difference

PG is a Minority and Veteran Owned Workforce Solutions company. Our culture and our brand are built around our people-first mentality. We place an emphasis on building relationships and getting to know our PG community and business before we train employees on their day-to day jobs. Our goal is simple, to help our employees build a network of lasting relationships based on trust and respect for each other. This allows us to foster an environment that supports employees' choices to balance what’s most important to them. Our hybrid environment provides employees opportunities to connect, develop, and succeed, while still giving them autonomy and flexibility to work remotely or from a local office based on their needs. We believe that everyone’s voice matters regardless of their role or tenure. Within PG, employees have access to leadership of all levels and the opportunity to give and receive feedback to influence change in both formal and informal ways. We also like to have quite a bit of fun along the way!


Job Description

Great technology starts with great people, and that’s where you come in. As a Recruiter Trainee you’ll be responsible for finding, attracting and retaining exceptional technical talent while delivering an outstanding candidate experience. Our team collaborates with IT, engineering and business leaders, uses data and market insights to guide and inform hiring decisions and helps scale teams that make an impact.


Responsibilities

• Develop recruiting strategies designed to identify qualified candidates through various tools

• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline within technical skill focus

• Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of candidates through screening and interviews

• Manage and maintain relationships with contract employees while on assignment


Skills & Requirements

• Seamless fit into our unique, energetic and gritty culture

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Experience in a sales-focused environment

• Super strong communication skills

• Ability to network & develop relationships


Unique Benefits

We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed. This is why it is so important to us that our employees’ have access to a wide variety of development options to help them become better professionals and people. This includes informal opportunities for self-development, skills-based development, and formal training. The opportunities are endless, highlighting some of our options below:

  • Our hybrid environment provides autonomy and flexibility to work remotely or from a local office based on team need
  • Degreed Online Learning Platform
  • Employee Development Program offering learning opportunities for varying levels of experience
  • Tuition Reimbursement for both Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees
  • 1k Treat Yourself Account (after 6 months’ employment)
  • Free Book Program (Yup, free books sent right to your door!)
  • Internal development lunches and Snack Chats (Yes.. snacks!)
  • Annual Training Fund
  • Community Service Hours
  • 20 Days PTO (Not Including Observed Paid Holidays!)


Projected Budgeted Compensation

During the training period, you’ll be considered a Recruiter Trainee and start at an hourly rate of $19.23. After completion of the training program, you’ll then move into a Technical Recruiter role with a base salary of $45,000 and with unlimited earning potential through commission. Commissions start on the first dollar after moving to Technical Recruiter, there are also several tiers for you to progress through after graduated for increased base and commission structure! Cost of Labor Adjustment applicable in specific market.


Position Benefits:

401K with Company Match; Health; Dental; Vision; Long & Short Term Disability; Life Insurance; Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (PTO); Treat Yourself Fund; Tuition Reimbursement for Continuing Education/Professional Certification



Populus Group is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email ClimberHR@PopulusGroup.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact PGinternalrecruiting@populusgroup.com.

Salary : $45,000

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