Senior Recruiter - Full-Time

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Training & development

at least one Senior Recruiter must be Seattle-based)

Full-Time (W2 Employee)

AKIVA is an AI-native engineering firm specializing in enterprise services, domain-specific solutions, and high-performance infrastructure from strategy through deployment. We build innovative systems that drive measurable results for commercial enterprises and government agencies. AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

AKIVA is seeking Senior Recruiters (2 FTEs) to source, screen, assess, and place qualified candidates into temporary and temp-to-hire assignments for a public-sector client in the Seattle metropolitan area. The role manages full-desk recruiting across administrative, IT, accounting, and clerical classifications, delivering a fast turnaround (2 business days standard, 5 business days for hard‑to‑fill roles) and strong candidate quality. The position supports SLA performance and AKIVA’s long-term growth in the Pacific Northwest staffing market, utilizing AI‑assisted sourcing, candidate‑matching, and outreach tools.

Own the candidate pipeline for assigned labor categories—administrative, IT, accounting, clerical, and adjacent classifications.

Source candidates via job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, social media, local associations, community organizations, and AKIVA’s proprietary sourcing tools.

Conduct phone and in‑person interviews with every candidate before referral, following client requirements.

Assess technical, administrative, and software skills—including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other relevant applications.

Maintain accurate ATS records—candidates, submittals, interviews, placements, dispositions, and ongoing relationships.

Represent AKIVA at local hiring events, career fairs, industry associations, and community organizations.

Collaborate with the Account & Billing Coordinator on candidate onboarding and assignment launch.

Meet defined placement targets, candidate‑quality metrics, time‑to‑fill standards, and client satisfaction scores.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

5+ years of full‑desk recruiting or staffing experience with proven placements in administrative, IT, accounting, clerical, or closely adjacent labor categories.

Proficiency with ATS platforms (Bullhorn, JobDiva, Avionte, Crelate, or similar) and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Ability to work hybrid in the Seattle metropolitan area (at least one Senior Recruiter must be Seattle‑based).

Experience recruiting for public‑sector, housing‑authority, or nonprofit clients in the Pacific Northwest.

Existing candidate network in the Seattle metropolitan area across at least two of the four target classifications (administrative, IT, accounting, clerical).

Bilingual skills (Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Chinese, or other languages common in the Seattle community).

Experience partnering with HUD Section 3 residents, veteran‑hiring programs, workforce‑development boards, or community hiring initiatives.

Familiarity with AI‑assisted sourcing, candidate‑matching, and outreach‑automation tools.

ATS/Sourcing: Bullhorn, JobDiva, Avionte, Crelate, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Resume, ZipRecruiter

Microsoft Office skills testing (Outlook, Word, Excel), structured behavioral interviews

Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint

Community/Partner Outreach: local associations, workforce‑development boards, career fairs

AI Assist: sourcing, candidate matching, outreach automation

AKIVA is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical disability, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people within a qualified candidate pool.

Legal Disclaimer

AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

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