Recruiter

Recruiter 1
This role focuses on high-volume, top-of-funnel recruiting and sourcing across a variety of job families, including non-technical and technical roles such as hardware, data engineering, and software development. The recruiter identifies and engages passive candidates, conducts initial screens, coordinates assessments and business interviews, and supports candidates throughout the process. The position operates within an experimental, agile recruiting project designed to quickly respond to pockets of hiring demand, working under established guidelines and immediate supervision while collaborating closely with other recruiting professionals.
Responsibilities

• Recruit, source, and attract candidates for a wide range of roles, including non-technical, hardware, data engineering, and software development positions.
• Focus on top-of-funnel activities, including proactive outreach to passive candidates rather than relying solely on inbound applicants.
• Conduct candidate outreach through various channels to build and maintain strong talent pipelines for multiple job families.
• Perform initial phone screens to assess candidate fit, interest, and qualifications for open roles.
• Set up candidate assessments and business phone screens, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on scheduling and expectations.
• Prepare candidates for interviews by providing clear information about the process, timelines, and expectations.
• Check references as needed and support offer processes in alignment with established guidelines and policies.
• Conduct orientation activities for new employees when required and support changes in employee status.
• Perform exit interviews and process related documentation in accordance with standard procedures.
• Use internal applicant tracking systems (ATS) and tools to track candidate progress, update records, and maintain accurate reporting.
• Generate and maintain reports on recruiting activity, pipeline status, and performance metrics using Excel and other reporting tools.
• Meet weekly and monthly targets for candidate outreach, pipeline generation, and other productivity metrics.
• Collaborate closely with recruiting peers, including corporate recruiters and other talent acquisition professionals, to share insights and best practices.
• Interact with recruiting management in the teams being supported to understand hiring needs and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions, escalating issues and seeking guidance when needed.
• Deliver results in a fast-paced, data-oriented, goal-driven environment while upholding high standards in candidate experience and hiring quality.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions, including a formal recruiter ramp training program, to continuously improve skills and performance.
• Contribute to the success of an experimental agile recruiting project by quickly pivoting to new priorities and supporting emerging pockets of demand.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree (BA) in a relevant field.
• 3-5 years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, with a strong emphasis on sourcing.
• Proven experience in passive candidate recruiting, including identifying, engaging, and converting candidates who are not actively applying.
• Demonstrated ability to fill niche and higher-complexity roles rather than only processing inbound applicants.
• Experience with high-volume recruiting and the ability to deliver a large number of qualified candidates within tight timeframes.
• Technical sourcing experience, particularly for roles in technology or corporate environments.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and related recruiting technologies.
• Strong Excel skills for tracking activity, managing data, and producing reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage candidates and stakeholders clearly and professionally.
• Comfort working with data and metrics, including weekly and monthly productivity and performance targets.
• Ability to work under immediate supervision, following established processes, guidelines, and leadership principles focused on delivering results and maintaining high standards.
• Experience in tech or Fortune 500 environments, or agency recruiting experience that translates well to high-demand corporate settings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, such as human resources, business, or a similar field.
• Experience in both corporate and agency recruiting environments is highly valued.
• Experience in technical sourcing for corporate technology roles is preferred.
• Familiarity with advanced internal AI tools and recruiting technologies is beneficial.
• Experience working in fast-paced, data-driven, goal-oriented recruiting teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including peers and recruiting management across different teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple requisitions and candidate pipelines.
• Comfort operating within an experimental or agile project structure and adapting quickly to shifting priorities.
• Prior experience as a recruiter within large, complex organizations is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.

Work Environment
This position is 100% onsite in Austin and is part of an experimental, agile recruiting project within a larger organization. The team culture is fast-paced, data-oriented, and strongly focused on goals and productivity, with clearly defined weekly and monthly metrics. The role operates under immediate supervision, with access to recruiter ramp training and approximately one week of structured onboarding. Recruiters collaborate closely with onsite recruiting peers and management and may support multiple job families across non-technical and technical domains. The environment offers exposure to advanced internal AI tools and specialized recruiter technologies, creating a modern and engaging workspace. Work is conducted during standard business days, and the role is not required to work on holidays. Dress code and daily routines align with a professional corporate office setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 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 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.

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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.