High-Volume Candidate Processing Specialist (Contract Recruiting)

Technology Navigators; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a High-Volume Candidate Processing Specialist in Austin, TX. In this full-time role, you will manage large incoming candidate volumes, ensuring efficient progress through the hiring stages. Responsibilities include handling candidate data, conducting screening activities, and maintaining workflow accuracy under tight deadlines. Ideal candidates possess proven experience in fast-paced environments, strong ATS skills, and excellent communication. This role offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $40 to $45.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume, process-driven environments.
• Strong experience using application tracking systems.
• Highly organized and able to meet throughput targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage large volumes of candidates through the hiring process.
• Conduct screening activities and ensure data completeness.
• Move candidates through the ATS efficiently.

Skills

High-volume processing experience

ATS and CRM proficiency

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

High-Volume Candidate Processing Specialist (Contract Recruiting)

Onsite - Austin, TX

Our client is seeking a high-volume candidate processing specialist to manage and move large numbers of candidates through an established hiring process. This role is not a sourcing or traditional recruiting position. Success in this role is driven by speed, accuracy, organization, and the ability to work efficiently within an applicant tracking system (ATS).

Technology Navigators provided pay range

This range is provided by Technology Navigators. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage a high volume of inbound candidates through defined hiring stages
• Review candidate information, applications, and data for completeness and alignment with basic requirements
• Conduct high-volume screening activities (data review, compensation alignment, eligibility checks, next-step readiness)
• Move candidates through the ATS quickly and accurately, ensuring proper status updates and documentation
• Communicate next steps, process updates, and offer-related information to candidates as needed
• Ensure candidates progress smoothly through internal systems and workflows
• Maintain accuracy and consistency while working under tight timelines and volume-driven goals

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience working in high-volume, process-driven environments (recruiting operations, HR operations, onboarding, admissions processing, customer operations, data processing, or similar)
• Strong experience using ATS, CRM, or workflow tracking systems
• Ability to manage repetitive tasks at scale while maintaining attention to detail
• Comfortable handling candidate data, compensation details, and process compliance
• Highly organized, efficient, and able to meet daily throughput targets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Background in recruiting coordination, HR operations, or talent operations
• Experience supporting enterprise or large-scale hiring initiatives

What This Role Is Not

• No sourcing or candidate search required
• No job marketing or outreach responsibilities
• No need for deep role‑specific recruiting expertise

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other; Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Semiconductor Manufacturing

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