Recruiter - Entry Level

Aston Carter; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Recruiter I to support recruiting for data center and engineering roles in the United States. This contract position is 100% onsite in Arlington, VA (with Seattle as a potential location reference).

You will manage high-volume sourcing, partner with hiring managers, and drive candidate engagement in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment. You will participate in a structured ramp-up over approximately 45 days and leverage ATS and recruiting tools to document progress

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting in technology roles, including data center/engineering.
• Proven track record in high-volume recruiting or sourcing.
• Able to meet hiring targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with talent acquisition processes (sourcing, screening, lifecycle management).
• Familiarity with recruiting technologies and ATS.
• Strong communication with candidates and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and source candidates across the United States for technical/infrastructure roles.
• Partner with hiring managers and lead recruiters on role requirements and business needs.
• Develop and execute recruiting plans aligned to hiring goals.
• Manage high-volume sourcing for multiple requisitions.
• Conduct outreach via email and virtual channels with a professional candidate experience.
• Hold live candidate discussions and assess fit and interest.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Goal-driven

ATS familiarity

Candidate engagement

Communication

Collaboration & teamwork

Boolean search

Tools

ATS

Job description

Job Title: Recruiter IJob Description

This role supports a high-growth information infrastructure services organization that underpins cloud and computing services. You will focus on recruiting within the United States, helping to hire talent for data center and engineering functions that own and operate critical infrastructure. The position combines collaborative teamwork with independent recruiting work, and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to meeting increased hiring demand in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and source candidates across the United States for technical and infrastructure-focused roles, including data center and engineering positions.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and lead recruiters to conduct intake discussions, clarify role requirements, and understand business needs.
• Develop and execute recruiting plans by working backwards from hiring goals to determine appropriate sourcing strategies and timelines.
• Manage high-volume sourcing activities, including identifying, engaging, and nurturing candidate pipelines for multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Conduct outreach to candidates via email and virtual channels, ensuring a professional and engaging candidate experience.
• Hold frequent conversations with candidates to assess interest, qualifications, and fit, with at least a portion of time dedicated to live candidate discussions.
• Act as a point of contact for internal business stakeholders, providing updates on search progress and aligning on priorities and expectations.
• Collaborate with team members to share best practices, insights, and learnings, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work in a goal-driven environment, meeting or exceeding targets related to sourcing volume, candidate engagement, and hiring timelines.
• Support both direct and indirect customers, balancing the needs of hiring managers, recruiting partners, and candidates.
• Participate in a structured ramp-up process over approximately 45 days, progressively taking on additional responsibilities and engagement activities as you are certified to perform them.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruiting tools to document activities, maintain accurate candidate records, and track progress against hiring goals.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in recruiting within the technology sector, with exposure to technical roles.
• Demonstrated success in high-volume recruiting or sourcing environments.
• Ability to thrive in a goal-driven setting, consistently working towards and achieving defined hiring targets.
• Experience with talent acquisition processes, including sourcing, screening, and managing candidates through the recruitment lifecycle.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and related recruiting technologies.
• Strong communication skills, with comfort conducting frequent conversations with candidates and hiring stakeholders.
• Capability to balance collaborative work with independent desk time, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for more technical software development engineer (SDE) roles.
• Exposure to technical sourcing techniques and talent acquisition strategies for engineering and infrastructure positions.
• Knowledge of advanced search techniques, such as Boolean searches, is a plus.
• Prior experience supporting both internal business stakeholders and candidates in a dual-customer recruiting model.
• Comfort working in an environment that emphasizes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.

Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite in Arlington or Seattle. The team culture blends collaborative interactions with dedicated individual desk time, creating an environment where you regularly engage with hiring managers, recruiting partners, and candidates while also focusing on independent sourcing and recruiting tasks. The work is fast-paced and goal-driven, reflecting a 30% increase in hiring demand and expanded temporary resources to cover additional workload. You will participate in a structured ramp-up over approximately 45 days, taking on new tasks and engagement activities as you are certified to perform them. The environment is described as fun, people-focused, and dialogue-rich, with frequent conversations, shared learnings, and a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous improvement. The role relies on virtual communication tools, email outreach, and ATS systems to manage high-volume recruiting activity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Arlington, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Arlington, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA.

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] ([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.