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Recruiter (junior level)

WEX, Inc.
South Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

About the Team/Role

Our Global Talent Acquisition team is at the forefront of attracting, sourcing, and hiring the exceptional talent that drives our business forward. We provide a best-in-class experience for candidates and hiring teams, balancing high performance with a collaborative culture.


We are looking for a Recruiter to manage full life-cycle recruitment for our Sales, Marketing, and Operations requisitions. In this role, you will act as a trusted talent advisor to hiring managers, leveraging both ATS and CRM technology to source passive talent, build strong pipelines, and deliver a seamless hiring experience. This is an role ideal for an agile recruiter looking to broaden their impact and grow within a fast-paced global organization.


How you'll make an impact

  • Manage the complete recruiting lifecycle for assigned sales and non-technical business functions-from intake call to offer acceptance.
  • Conduct intake meetings to define role requirements, align on candidate profiles, establish realistic timelines, and coach managers on effective interview techniques.
  • Screen resumes, conduct initial phone interviews, and evaluate candidates on functional competencies, sales aptitude (where applicable), and alignment with company culture.
  • Partner with HR and business leaders to construct competitive offer packages, navigate counter-offers, handle negotiations, and manage offer extensions through onboarding.
  • Utilize creative and proactive sourcing methodologies to engage top talent.
  • Build and nurture talent pools for sales and corporate roles using Phenom (CRM) to maintain a strong pipeline for future hiring needs.
  • Deliver a transparent, highly responsive experience for every applicant, keeping them informed throughout the pipeline.
  • Maintain real-time accuracy within our systems (Workday ATS & Phenom CRM) to support compliance and data-driven recruiting metrics.
  • Maintain strict adherence to EEO, ADA, affirmative action guidelines, and internal Talent Acquisition Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Identify bottlenecks in the recruitment funnel and recommend streamlined, efficient practices to reduce time-to-fill.

Experience you'll bring

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of full life-cycle recruiting experience, ideally within a corporate environment or high-volume agency setting.
  • Demonstrated success recruiting for Sales (Account Executives, SDRs, Account Managers) and/or Non-Technical Business Operations (Marketing, Customer Service, Finance, HR).
  • Direct experience navigating Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday) and a recruitment CRM (Phenom) for candidate management and engagement.
  • Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, GSuite, and modern sourcing tools.
  • AI Affinity: Demonstrated comfort and foundational understanding of AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, AppScripts, Co-Pilot, Claude) and the critical thinking skills required to evaluate AI-generated input and responsibly inform decision-making. Exposure to AI-enabled platforms or workflow optimization tools is beneficial.

Key Competencies

  • Stakeholder Management: Ability to advise, influence, and build trust with cross-functional hiring managers.
  • Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; adept at articulating company value propositions and negotiating offers.
  • Analytical Acumen: Comfortable using data to track funnel metrics, identify trends, and inform sourcing strategies.
  • Adaptability & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while reprioritizing on the fly in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

GTA Guiding Principles & Behaviors

  • Be Authentically Transparent: Build trust through open, honest communication with candidates and managers.
  • Seek and Hire the Best Talent: Keep bar-raising standards for every team we touch.
  • Innovate and Simplify: Find smarter, streamlined ways to work and reduce recruiter/candidate friction.
  • Take Ownership: Own the outcome from initial kickoff to successful candidate onboarding.
  • Learn and Be Curious: Continuously learn new sourcing strategies, business functions, and market trends.

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.

Pay Range: $64,000.00 - $78,100.00
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disability

 

Salary : $64,000 - $78,100

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