Recruiter I (Austin PXT)

Job Description

Job Description

This Recruiter I position focuses on high-volume, top-of-funnel recruiting and sourcing for a variety of job families, including non-technical, hardware, data engineering, and software development roles. You will recruit, interview, check references, extend offers, and support orientation for new employees, while also conducting exit interviews and processing employee status changes. The role centers on passive candidate sourcing, particularly for niche and more complex positions, and operates within an agile recruiting team designed to quickly respond to fluctuating hiring demands across the organization. You will work under the guidance of a supervisor or manager, follow established processes and guidelines, and contribute to a fast-paced, data-driven, and goal-oriented recruiting environment.

Role is 100% onsite in Austin, TX

Responsibilities

• Source and attract high volumes of candidates for a wide range of job families, including non-technical, hardware, data engineering, and software development roles.
• Focus on top-of-funnel recruiting activities, ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for multiple teams and functions.
• Proactively identify and engage passive candidates, especially for niche and more complex roles, rather than relying solely on inbound applications.
• Conduct candidate outreach using various tools and platforms to generate interest and maintain ongoing communication.
• Perform initial phone screens to assess candidate fit, interest, and qualifications against role requirements.
• Coordinate and schedule assessments and business phone screens with hiring teams and stakeholders.
• Follow pre-established recruiting guidelines, processes, and best practices while working under immediate supervision.
• Collaborate regularly with recruiting peers, including corporate and agency-experienced recruiters, to share insights and align on hiring strategies.
• Interact with recruiting management and hiring teams within the functions you support to understand hiring needs and priorities.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate data in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and other recruiting tools.
• Generate and deliver regular recruiting reports and metrics, contributing to a data-driven approach to hiring.
• Meet weekly and monthly productivity and hiring targets, demonstrating strong execution and adherence to performance metrics.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and recruiter ramp programs to continuously improve skills and performance.
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned requisitions while primarily taking direction from a supervisor or manager.
• Uphold high standards in candidate experience and recruiting quality, aligning with leadership principles focused on delivering results and maintaining high standards.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in a relevant field or area of specialty.
• 3–5 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience for the targeted candidate profile.
• Proven experience in passive candidate recruiting, with a focus on sourcing and engaging candidates for niche and more complex roles.
• Demonstrated ability to perform high-volume sourcing and recruiting in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines and recruiting workflows.
• Proficiency with Excel for tracking, reporting, and analyzing recruiting data and metrics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage candidates and stakeholders clearly and professionally.
• Familiarity with commonly used recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines while working under immediate supervision.
• Comfort working with weekly and monthly targets and performance metrics in a goal-driven environment.
• Experience conducting phone screens and coordinating assessments or business interviews.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and candidate pipelines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in handling candidate information and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience recruiting within technology companies or Fortune 500 organizations.
• Nice to have corporate and agency recruiting environments, with the ability to adapt to different stakeholder expectations.
• Technical sourcing experience, particularly for corporate and technology roles.
• Familiarity with advanced internal recruiting tools and AI-powered sourcing platforms.
• Ability to pivot quickly between different job families and changing hiring priorities.
• Demonstrated success working in a data-oriented, metrics-driven recruiting function.
• Comfort collaborating with multiple recruiting teams and managers across an organization.
• Alignment with leadership principles focused on delivering results and maintaining high standards in recruiting.
• Willingness to participate in and benefit from structured recruiter ramp training and onboarding programs.

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $32.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com 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.