Technical Recruiter (Entry Level)

Aston Carter; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an entry-level Recruiter to source, interview, and support candidates through the full lifecycle in a fast-paced environment. This on-site role focuses on university hiring during peak periods, with responsibilities from sourcing to offers and onboarding.

The role emphasizes adherence to processes, supervision, and delivering a strong candidate experience, including exit interviews and status updates. Apply to join a team dedicated to recruiting excellence.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 2 years of experience in high-volume sourcing.
• Experience in high-volume administrative roles supporting offer processing, transfers, or similar employment transactions.
• Knowledge of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and established guidelines for recruiting.
• Strong attention to detail with candidate information and offers.
• 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 under supervision and report to a supervisor.
• Strong communication skills with candidates and hiring teams.
• Customer-focused mindset for positive candidate experience.
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience as a recruiting coordinator or similar TA support role.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and requisitions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates proactively using various channels to build pipelines for high-volume roles.
• Reach out to potential candidates and engage them through the recruitment process.
• Keep candidates warm and engaged between interview stages with clear communication.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assess qualifications per guidelines.
• Check candidate references as part of pre-employment screening.
• Extend job offers and communicate details and next steps.
• Answer questions from candidates and hiring teams about timelines and expectations.
• Support new hire orientation for smooth onboarding.
• Conduct exit interviews and document feedback per procedures.
• Process changes in employee status with high accuracy.
• Follow established recruiting processes for consistency and compliance.
• Collaborate with supervisors, hiring managers, and university recruiting teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in all tasks.
• Manage multiple requisitions and pipelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide a customer-obsessed experience to candidates and stakeholders.

Skills

High-volume sourcing

Interview coordination

Offer processing

Reference checks

Onboarding coordination

Exit interviews

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Team collaboration

University hiring knowledge

Recruiting coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Recruiting tools & channels

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.

Role is 100% onsite in Arlington, VA OR Seattle, WA OR Chicago, IL

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

• 6 months 2 years of experience in a high-volume sourcing.

• 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.

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field is required.

• 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.

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 - $36.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

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.