Junior Recruiter

NTT DATA, Europe & LATAM, Branch in USA, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Junior Recruiter to join our People team, focusing on technical hiring across the United States, Mexico, and Latin America. The role is based in Arlington, VA, with on-site work four days per week.

You will manage the full life cycle—from kickoff calls and sourcing through interviews, offers, and onboarding—building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates while applying AI-assisted recruiting practices to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, Business, or Communications.
• 1+ year of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment coordination.
• Experience with ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Responsibilities

• Manage requisitions across full recruitment lifecycle including intake, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer letters.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements and priorities.
• Source and engage candidates across the US, Mexico, and Latin America using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and referrals.
• Conduct initial candidate screens and provide timely updates to candidates and stakeholders.
• Maintain candidate records and recruiting activity in ATS.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Recruiting coordination

Sourcing

AI tools in recruiting

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Communications

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking System

Office tools

Job description

At NTT DATA, we believe the best transformations happen when people, technology, and bold ideas come together.

We are a global business and technology services company with more than 190,000 professionals across 50+ countries. As a Global Top Employer, we partner with organizations around the world to drive innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.

Here, you will be part of a truly global organization where collaboration goes beyond borders, ideas are encouraged, and people have the opportunity to grow while making an impact. Our culture is highly collaborative, entrepreneurial and built around being the place where people grow—empowering everyone to Respect every voice, Think big. Be bold, Deliver the outcome, and Win together.

We are looking for a Junior Recruiter to join our People team and support recruiting for global clients, with a primary focus on technical positions across the United States, Mexico, and Latin America. This hands-on role combines talent acquisition, recruitment coordination, and opportunities to contribute to broader People initiatives. This position is based in Arlington, VA, where our team collaborates onsite four days per week.

You will manage the full lifecycle recruiting process from kickoff calls and sourcing through interviews, offer letters, and onboarding. You will build relationships with hiring managers, learn the business, gather and share relevant market information, follow established processes, and communicate proactively. You will also assist with ad hoc People and office initiatives, including employee activities, meeting coordination, and occasional office logistics.

The ideal candidate is dependable, trustworthy, accountable, and motivated to take action. They ask thoughtful questions, keep stakeholders informed, follow through on commitments, and take initiative without needing repeated direction. They are detail-oriented, people-first, coachable, and comfortable adapting as priorities and processes evolve. Most importantly, they are eager to learn, contribute, and grow into greater responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned requisitions across the full recruitment lifecycle—including intake, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and offer preparation with coaching and support available as needed.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand job requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring priorities.
• Source and engage candidates across the United States, Mexico, and Latin America using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and other sourcing channels.
• Conduct initial candidate screens and provide clear, timely updates to candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs.
• Schedule interviews and support a positive, consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely candidate records and recruiting activity in the applicant tracking system and related tracking tools.
• Learn the differences among regional talent markets and adapt sourcing and outreach approaches for different candidate audiences.
• Manage assigned priorities, follow through on commitments, and communicate proactively with a globally distributed team.
• Continuously build knowledge of emerging AI tools and apply relevant learnings to improve day-to-day recruiting work.
• Explore and share practical ways AI can strengthen recruiting practices, streamline processes, and improve team efficiency.
• Support ad hoc people initiatives, including employee engagement efforts, office activities, team projects, and other improvements that enhance the employee experience and workplace effectiveness.

Required Experience

• 1+ year of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting coordination, sourcing, human resources, or a related field.
• Proven experience working within an applicant tracking system and leveraging sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve recruiting or business workflows, with the curiosity and practical knowledge to introduce new approaches, share best practices, and help the team expand its capabilities.
• Aptitude to learn new roles, technologies, markets, and recruiting tools.
• Eagerness to learn, openness to feedback, and the ability to apply coaching and take on greater responsibility over time.
• A proactive and resourceful approach, with the confidence to ask questions, follow up, and move assigned work forward.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and teammates.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential information and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Nice-to-Have

• Professional proficiency in Spanish to support collaboration across Mexico and Latin America.
• Experience in a staffing agency, corporate recruiting team, or similarly fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to technical recruiting or sourcing for technology-related roles.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to support research, organization, sourcing, or recruiting workflows.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $55,000 - $65,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

About NTT DATA

As a Top 5 global IT services provider, NTT DATA brings together more than 190,000 professionals across 50+ countries, supported by a strong ecosystem of established and emerging technology partners. Our capabilities span business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. As part of NTT Group, headquartered in Tokyo, we combine global scale with deep industry expertise to help clients navigate change and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.