Recruiter II (AIS Herndon)

Recruiter II

As a Recruiter II, you will be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, checking references, making offers, and conducting orientation for new employees. This role involves performing exit interviews and processing changes in employee status. You will rely on your extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, leading and directing the work of others as needed. A high degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and check references for potential candidates.
• Make job offers and conduct orientation for new employees.
• Perform exit interviews and process changes in employee status.
• Lead and direct the work of others as necessary.
• Engage in intake sessions and build recruitment plans.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs.
• Reach out to candidates through various communication channels.
• Engage in dialogues and conversations with candidates and hiring managers.
• Share learnings and contribute to a fun and collaborative team environment.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in recruiting or a related area.
• Familiarity with recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience in high volume technical recruiting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and operate in a goal-driven environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with technical SDE recruiting is preferred.
• Proficiency in using ATS systems.
• Ability to conduct Boolean searches.
• Cold calling experience and scheduling phone screens.
• Experience in tech industry recruitment.

Work Environment

The work environment is collaborative, with ample individual desk time. The team is engaging and values open dialogue and sharing of learnings. The role involves working with both internal business customers and candidates, primarily through email and virtual communication. The team fosters a fun and dynamic atmosphere, and team members are encouraged to contribute and share their experiences.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/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 1, 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 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.