Early Talent Recruiter at QXO

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recruiting, Sourcing, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Relationship Building, Diversity And Inclusion, Data Management, Candidate Experience, University Partnerships, Talent Acquisition, Engagement Programs, Operational Efficiency, Customer Experience, Assessment Events, Market Trends

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

We’re looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary — and reshape the future of building products distribution. QXO is a publicly traded company founded by Brad Jacobs with the goal of building the market-leading company in the building products distribution industry. On April 30, 2025, QXO completed its first acquisition: Beacon Building Products, a leading distributor in the sector. We are building a customer-focused, tech-enabled, and innovation-driven business that will scale rapidly through accretive M&A, organic growth, and greenfield expansion. Our strategy is rooted in delivering exceptional customer experiences, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging data, digital tools, and AI to modernize a historically under-digitized industry. What you'll do: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Early Talent Recruiter to support our campus and early career hiring efforts. This role will focus heavily on full-cycle recruiting during the peak college recruiting season and will pivot during the non-peak period to strengthen university partnerships, develop engagement programs, and support strategic talent initiatives. The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a strong interest in relationship-building and providing a best-in-class candidate experience. What you’ll do: Partner with hiring managers and interview teams to understand role requirements and identify high-potential candidates. OR Educate and advise hiring managers on early talent recruiting best practices, timelines, and candidate assessment to support effective hiring decisions. Lead full-cycle recruiting for early talent, intern and rotation program roles during the college recruiting season including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer management. Potential add: Plan and manage high-volume interview days, assessment events, and hiring timelines for campus and early career programs. Represent the company at career fairs, on-campus events, and virtual engagements, serving as an ambassador for our culture and opportunities. Build and maintain strong university relationships, including career services, faculty, and student organizations, to drive brand awareness and pipeline development. During non-peak periods, design and support early talent programs (e.g., intern events, early career development initiatives, and campus partnership programming). Ensure a seamless candidate experience through consistent communication and timely updates throughout the process. Support inclusive and equitable hiring practices by engaging diverse student populations and applying structured, bias-aware recruiting processes. Maintain accurate recruiting data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and report on pipeline and hiring metrics. Stay up to date on early talent market trends, campus recruiting best practices, and innovative sourcing strategies. Potential add-ons: Partner with internal teams to drive offer acceptance through engagement, follow-ups, and program-level yield strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and program stakeholders to deliver a cohesive early talent experience. Contribute to continuous improvement of early talent recruiting processes and programs through feedback, data, and post-season retrospectives. Support employer branding initiatives, including social media, content creation, and student-facing messaging. What you'll bring: What you’ll bring: Have 2–3 years of recruiting or sourcing experience, ideally with exposure to university or early talent programs. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple searches during high-volume seasons. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; you enjoy building relationships with students, stakeholders, and university partners. Are proactive and resourceful, able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team. A passion for connecting emerging talent with meaningful opportunities and advancing diversity and inclusion efforts. What you'll earn 401(k) with employer match Medical, dental, and vision insurance PTO, company holidays, and parental leave Paid training and certifications Legal assistance and identity protection Pet insurance Employee assistance program (EAP) QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Salary Range: USD $90,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

Responsibilities

The Early Talent Recruiter will lead full-cycle recruiting for early talent roles and represent the company at career fairs and campus events. They will also build university relationships and support early talent programs during non-peak periods.