Technical Recruiter I — High-Volume Software Talent (Chicago)

Aston Carter; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Recruiter I in Chicago, IL for a contract role focused on attracting and hiring technical talent, especially for software development and other technology roles. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and screening to offers and onboarding, under supervision, with emphasis on compliance and process adherence.

The role involves high-volume recruiting, partner collaboration with hiring teams, university and early-career sourcing, and continuous

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in sourcing candidates, preferably technical or university recruiting environments.
• Experience in recruiting and talent acquisition, with exposure to high-volume recruitment processes.
• Demonstrated ability to source and attract technical talent, particularly in software development and related technology roles.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in recruiting and talent acquisition.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions accurately.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple requisitions and tasks in a high-volume setting.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with candidates, hiring teams, and supervisors.
• Comfort working under immediate supervision and reporting to a supervisor or manager.
• Attention to detail in conducting interviews, checking references, processing offers, and documenting employee status changes.

Responsibilities

• Source qualified technical candidates for software development and other technology roles, with a focus on L4-level and similar positions.
• Conduct end-to-end recruiting activities, including initial outreach, screening, and interview coordination for a high volume of requisitions.
• Partner with hiring teams to understand role requirements and identify suitable talent through proactive sourcing strategies.
• Perform candidate interviews to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit based on established criteria and guidelines.
• Check professional references and verify candidate information to support informed hiring decisions.
• Prepare and extend job offers, ensuring clear communication of role details and alignment with organizational policies.
• Coordinate and conduct orientation for new employees, helping them understand policies, processes, and expectations.
• Perform exit interviews for departing employees and accurately document feedback and reasons for separation.
• Process changes in employee status, ensuring timely and accurate updates to relevant systems and records.
• Follow instructions, pre-established guidelines, and standard operating procedures to complete recruitment and HR-related tasks.
• Maintain accurate and organized candidate and employee documentation in accordance with internal standards.
• Collaborate closely with supervisors and team members, providing regular updates on recruitment progress and challenges.
• Support university and early-career recruiting activities as needed, including sourcing and engaging candidates from academic programs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing and recruiting practices within a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Skills

13 years of experience sourcing

High-volume recruitment

Technical recruiting

Candidate interviewing

Reference checks

Offer coordination

University recruiting

Campus outreach

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree in a relevant field

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Recruiter I in Chicago, IL for a contract role focused on attracting and hiring technical talent, especially for software development and other technology roles. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and screening to offers and onboarding, under supervision, with emphasis on compliance and process adherence.

The role involves high-volume recruiting, partner collaboration with hiring teams, university and early-career sourcing, and continuous