Junior Recruiter

Aston Carter•Westerville, OH

4d•$27 - $29•Remote

About The Position

Aston Carter is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Junior Recruiter to support a client’s Talent Acquisition team. The role focuses on identifying, engaging, and supporting candidates throughout the hiring process and building talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. It involves resume review, candidate screening, sourcing, interview coordination, job posting management, candidate communication, and accurate, compliant recordkeeping. The recruiter partners with Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, and hiring managers to support staffing goals and may assist with recruitment projects, hiring events, and process improvements. This is a fully remote contract role based in Columbus, Ohio. It operates Monday through Friday during standard business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in a collaborative, technology-driven environment using ATS platforms, job boards, sourcing platforms, video conferencing, and other recruiting technologies. The pay range is $27.00–$29.00 per hour. The position is anticipated to close on October 23, 2026. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; an HSA; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in recruiting, staffing, customer service, sales, administrative support, or a related field is preferred.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
Ability to engage effectively with candidates, hiring teams, and internal stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate recordkeeping.
Experience reviewing resumes and assessing candidate qualifications.
Knowledge of recruiting, sourcing, or talent acquisition best practices.
Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies.
Self-motivated, able to work independently, and able to contribute to a collaborative team.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Comfort using digital communication tools, virtual meeting platforms, and online recruiting technologies.
Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
Professionalism, discretion, and a customer-service orientation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, or other candidate sourcing platforms.
Familiarity with ATS, HRIS platforms, or recruiting software.
Prior experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, customer-facing roles, sales, or staffing environments.

Responsibilities

Review resumes and applications to assess candidate qualifications against job requirements.
Conduct initial candidate screenings by phone, video, or email to assess experience, interest, and fit.
Document screening results and maintain accurate candidate records in the ATS.
Coordinate with Talent Acquisition Partners to move qualified candidates through the interview process.
Create, post, and manage job advertisements on company career sites and external job boards.
Source candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, professional networks, referrals, and other recruiting channels.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
Engage passive candidates through outreach and relationship-building.
Provide a strong candidate experience through timely communication, professionalism, and follow-up.
Communicate process updates and next steps to candidates throughout recruitment.
Keep recruiting activities, documentation, and candidate data accurate, organized, and compliant with company standards.
Partner with Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, and hiring managers to support hiring initiatives and staffing goals.
Assist with recruitment projects, hiring events, and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance, if eligible.
Dental insurance, if eligible.
Vision insurance, if eligible.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
Transportation benefits, if eligible.
Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
Time off or leave, which may include PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.