Recruiter I

Job Description

This role focuses on high-volume sourcing and recruiting for technical positions that support data center operations, including electrical and mechanical engineering, HVAC, electricians, and engineering technicians. You will partner closely with technical teams and recruiting leaders to design and execute effective candidate generation strategies, manage candidates through a fast-paced interview process, and continuously refine sourcing processes to improve efficiency and candidate experience. The position offers the opportunity to help build a new sourcing function with strong potential for extension and future conversion to a full-time role in key regions. Role is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Engage qualified candidates for a variety of technical roles using multiple sourcing techniques, including high-volume phone, email, and text outreach.

• Partner with key stakeholders to build, refine, and implement effective recruiting and sourcing strategies for data center technical positions.

• Communicate sourcing strategies, plans, and progress to recruiting leaders verbally and in writing, using data, deliverables, and timelines to provide clear updates.

• Work with candidates through the interview process at a quick pace while maintaining a strong focus on providing an excellent candidate experience.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve existing sourcing and recruiting processes to increase efficiency and maximize return on investment, while keeping client and candidate experience as top priorities.

• Utilize CTS/ATS tools to source, track, and manage candidates throughout the recruiting lifecycle, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.

• Apply Boolean search techniques and other targeted sourcing methods to identify and engage technical talent in competitive markets.

• Manage and prioritize multiple searches, projects, and client relationships simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactively network and establish effective working relationships with candidates and stakeholders, continually seeking new sourcing channels and creative approaches to talent acquisition.

• Execute comprehensive recruiting strategies, including employer promotion in the marketplace, candidate management, diversity-focused sourcing, and interview process coordination.

• Collaborate with immediate supervisors and follow established guidelines and instructions while contributing ideas to enhance sourcing effectiveness.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in high-volume sourcing or recruiting, preferably in an agency or similarly fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated heavy call, email, and text outreach experience for candidate engagement.

• High-volume recruiting experience across phone, email, and text channels.

• Experience using a CTS/ATS to source, track, and manage candidates.

• Previous experience and working knowledge of Boolean search techniques.

• Ability to work under immediate supervision while following pre-established guidelines and instructions.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage candidates and update stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and tasks concurrently.

• Ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining a positive candidate experience.

Essential Skills

The anticipated pay range is $38.00 - $38.00.

Work Environment

This 52-week contract role is a fully on-site role, working five days per week in Herndon, VA.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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

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 Herndon,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 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® double diamond 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 View email address on click.appcast.io (%View email address on click.appcast.io) 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.