Entry Level Recruiter

Hiring multiple Recruiters for a large tech company in Arlington, VA! If interested, please apply directly. Role will be 100% onsite in any of the following hubs: Seattle, WA/Herndon, VA/ Arlington, VA.

Job Description

This role focuses on recruiting talent for infrastructure services that support large-scale cloud and computing platforms. You will recruit across the United States for roles that own and operate the underlying infrastructure, including data centers and engineering functions, ensuring that customers receive reliable cloud and computing services. You will work closely with hiring teams and candidates, managing high-volume requisitions and driving a goal-oriented recruiting process from intake through offer.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and source candidates across the United States for infrastructure and engineering roles that support large-scale cloud and computing services.

• Partner with hiring managers and lead recruiters to conduct detailed intake discussions, understand role requirements, and define recruiting strategies.

• Develop and execute sourcing plans by working backwards from hiring goals, using a variety of channels to attract qualified candidates.

• Manage high-volume sourcing activities, including identifying, engaging, and screening potential candidates.

• Engage with candidates via email, virtual channels, and phone, dedicating a significant portion of time to direct conversations and relationship-building.

• Collaborate with internal business stakeholders as primary customers, ensuring alignment on hiring priorities, timelines, and candidate profiles.

• Maintain ongoing dialogue with candidates and hiring managers to provide updates, gather feedback, and adjust sourcing strategies as needed.

• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting tools to track candidates, manage pipelines, and maintain accurate records.

• Participate in a structured ramp-up and training program, progressively taking on additional recruiting and sourcing responsibilities over approximately 45 days.

• Share learnings and best practices with team members, contributing to a collaborative and supportive team culture.

• Meet or exceed goals in a performance-driven environment, including metrics related to sourcing volume, candidate engagement, and hiring outcomes.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a goal-driven recruiting environment, with the ability to meet defined performance metrics.

• Proven experience managing high-volume recruiting or sourcing activities.

• Recruiting experience within the technology sector, particularly for technical roles.

• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to conduct frequent, effective conversations with candidates and hiring managers.

• Ability to collaborate with both direct and indirect internal customers, including hiring managers and lead recruiters.

• Experience with advanced Boolean search techniques for candidate sourcing.

• Comfort working in a high-volume, fast-paced recruiting environment.

• Ability to adapt quickly during a structured ramp-up period and take on increasing responsibility.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple requisitions and candidate pipelines.

Work Environment

This role is 100% onsite in Arlington, Herndon or Seattle. The team culture combines collaborative work with individual desk time, allowing focused sourcing and recruiting activities alongside regular interaction with colleagues.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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® 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 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.