Recruiting and Administrative Support Specialist

Position Summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions is seeking an organized and motivated Recruiting Coordinator to support our Talent Acquisition team. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for someone interested in recruiting who enjoys working with people, researching potential candidates, and keeping activities organized.

The position will initially focus on interview scheduling, candidate communication, recordkeeping, and recruiting administration. With guidance from experienced recruiters, this individual will also learn how to identify potential candidates, conduct outreach, and support hiring across multiple business units.

We are looking for someone who is curious, eager to learn, and interested in developing the skills needed to grow into a recruiter role.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting Coordination and Administrative Support

• Schedule candidate screenings, interviews, and follow-up meetings across multiple calendars and time zones.
• Prepare interview invitations, meeting links, candidate resumes, and scheduling details.
• Confirm attendance, communicate schedule changes, and provide candidates with interview instructions.
• Assist with posting and updating job openings on the company's careers page and approved job boards.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruiting trackers, and hiring status updates within the applicant tracking system.
• Organize recruiting documents, templates, and shared files.
• Follow up with recruiters and hiring managers on pending feedback and next steps.

Candidate Communication

• Communicate professionally with candidates regarding availability, scheduling, and hiring process logistics.
• Send outreach messages and follow-up communications with guidance from the recruiting team.
• Share approved information about Amphenol, its business units, and available opportunities.
• Help provide a positive candidate experience through timely responses and consistent follow-through.

Candidate Sourcing and Research

• Learn to identify potential candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, the applicant tracking system, and other recruiting resources.
• Assist with basic resume review to identify experience and qualifications relevant to open positions.
• Research target companies, job titles, and industry terminology to support candidate searches.
• Learn foundational sourcing techniques, including keyword searches and Boolean search basics.
• Build and maintain organized candidate lists for current and future opportunities.
• Support outreach efforts and track candidate responses under the direction of recruiters.

Hiring and Onboarding Support

• Assist with collecting required information and preparing hiring documents using approved templates.
• Track outstanding pre-employment and onboarding items and communicate updates to HR.
• Help coordinate orientation invitations and first-day information.
• Support recruiting events, career fairs, and internship program activities as needed.

Learning and Development

• Participate in recruiting team meetings to learn about hiring priorities and position requirements.
• Develop familiarity with Amphenol's business units, products, and common technical and commercial roles.
• Shadow recruiters during candidate screenings and hiring manager discussions.
• Learn how to assess basic qualifications, document candidate conversations, and prepare candidate summaries.
• Take on additional recruiting responsibilities as skills develop and business needs allow.

Qualifications

Required

• Interest in talent acquisition, candidate sourcing, and developing a career in recruiting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow instructions, and meet deadlines.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, with a willingness to learn new systems.
• Comfort conducting online research and communicating with new people.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to ask questions, and openness to feedback.

Preferred

• Professional experience in administrative support, customer service, human resources, or recruiting.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, job boards, or applicant tracking systems.
• Experience coordinating calendars, meetings, or events.
• Interest in learning about engineering, manufacturing, and technical careers.

Career Development

This position provides hands-on exposure to recruiting operations and candidate sourcing. As the individual builds experience and demonstrates readiness, responsibilities may expand to include initial candidate screenings, more independent sourcing, and greater involvement in the recruiting process. The role offers an opportunity to build a foundation for future growth into a recruiter position.

Success Factors

The ideal candidate is dependable, curious, and eager to learn. They communicate promptly, keep information organized, follow through on commitments, and take an active interest in finding and engaging candidates.