(Onsite) Recruiter

Aston Carter; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an entry-level Recruiter I to join our Seattle, WA team on a contract basis. You will source, interview, check references, extend offers, and support new hire orientation while managing candidate pipelines in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in high-volume recruiting or coordinating support, with strong communication and a customer-focused mindset. This onsite role emphasizes process adherence and teamwork with university hiring managers during

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a high-volume sourcing or recruiting environment.
• Experience in a high-volume administrative role supporting offer processing, transfers, or similar employment transactions.
• Knowledge of commonly used recruiting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform recruiting and administrative tasks.
• Strong attention to detail in handling candidate information, offers and employee status changes.
• Experience with recruiting and sourcing activities, including outreach and pipeline management.
• Knowledge in talent acquisition or recruiting coordination, with exposure to full-cycle recruitment support.
• Ability to work effectively under immediate supervision and report regularly to a supervisor or manager.
• Strong communication skills to interact professionally with candidates and hiring teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to delivering a positive candidate and stakeholder experience.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates proactively using various channels and tools to build strong talent pipelines for high-volume hiring needs.
• Reach out to potential candidates, introduce opportunities, and engage them throughout the recruitment process.
• Keep candidates warm and engaged between stages of the interview process through timely and clear communication.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assess qualifications in line with established guidelines and role requirements.
• Check candidate references as part of the pre-employment screening process.
• Extend job offers to selected candidates and clearly communicate offer details and next steps.
• Answer questions from candidates and hiring teams regarding the recruitment process, timelines, and role expectations.
• Support new hire orientation activities to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for incoming employees.
• Perform exit interviews and document feedback from departing employees in accordance with company procedures.
• Process changes in employee status, such as transfers and other employment updates, with a high level of accuracy.
• Follow pre-established recruiting processes, instructions, and guidelines to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with supervisors, hiring managers, and the university recruiting team to meet peak hiring demands.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail in all administrative tasks, including offer processing and data entry.
• Manage multiple requisitions and candidate pipelines simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Provide a customer-obsessed experience to candidates and internal stakeholders through professional, responsive communication.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Administrative support

Recruiting concepts

Follow guidelines

Attention to detail

Sourcing/pipeline

Talent acquisition

Supervision

Communication

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Description

This entry-level Recruiter role focuses on sourcing, interviewing, and supporting candidates through the full recruitment lifecycle in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. You recruit, interview, check references, extend offers, and support new hire orientation, while also conducting exit interviews and processing employee status changes. You follow established processes and guidelines, work under close supervision, and play a key role in delivering a customer-obsessed candidate experience for a university hiring team during peak hiring periods.

This entry-level Recruiter role focuses on sourcing, interviewing, and supporting candidates through the full recruitment lifecycle in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. You recruit, interview, check references, extend offers, and support new hire orientation, while also conducting exit interviews and processing employee status changes. You follow established processes and guidelines, work under close supervision, and play a key role in delivering a customer-obsessed candidate experience for a university hiring team during peak hiring periods.

Job Title

Recruiter I

Responsibilities

• Source candidates proactively using various channels and tools to build strong talent pipelines for high-volume hiring needs.
• Reach out to potential candidates, introduce opportunities, and engage them throughout the recruitment process.
• Keep candidates warm and engaged between stages of the interview process through timely and clear communication.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assess qualifications in line with established guidelines and role requirements.
• Check candidate references as part of the pre-employment screening process.
• Extend job offers to selected candidates and clearly communicate offer details and next steps.
• Answer questions from candidates and hiring teams regarding the recruitment process, timelines, and role expectations.
• Support new hire orientation activities to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for incoming employees.
• Perform exit interviews and document feedback from departing employees in accordance with company procedures.
• Process changes in employee status, such as transfers and other employment updates, with a high level of accuracy.
• Follow pre-established recruiting processes, instructions, and guidelines to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with supervisors, hiring managers, and the university recruiting team to meet peak hiring demands.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail in all administrative tasks, including offer processing and data entry.
• Manage multiple requisitions and candidate pipelines simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Provide a customer-obsessed experience to candidates and internal stakeholders through professional, responsive communication.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of experience in a high-volume sourcing or recruiting environment.
• Experience in a high-volume administrative role supporting offer processing, transfers, or similar employment transactions.
• Knowledge of commonly used recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform recruiting and administrative tasks.
• Strong attention to detail in handling candidate information, offers, and employee status changes.
• Experience with recruiting and sourcing activities, including outreach and pipeline management.
• Knowledge in talent acquisition or recruiting coordination, with exposure to full-cycle recruitment support.
• Ability to work effectively under immediate supervision and report regularly to a supervisor or manager.
• Strong communication skills to interact professionally with candidates and hiring teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to delivering a positive candidate and stakeholder experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field may be required, depending on role specifications.
• Experience as a recruiting coordinator or in a similar talent acquisition support role.
• Comfort working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and requisitions simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain clear documentation and records.
• Interest in supporting university hiring programs and seasonal peak recruitment cycles.

Work Environment

This role is 100% onsite in either Chicago, IL or Seattle, WA. You work in a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environment that is highly customer-focused, collaborating closely with supervisors, hiring managers, and the university recruiting team during peak hiring periods. The position operates under immediate supervision with established processes and guidelines, providing structure and clear expectations for daily work. You spend much of your time using standard office technology and recruiting tools to manage candidate pipelines, process offers and transfers, and communicate with candidates and internal stakeholders.knowle

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard 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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.