Recruiter/Sourcer

Aston Carter • Arlington, VA

4d • $36 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recruiter I / Sourcer attracts and hires technical talent, particularly for software development and other technology-focused roles. The position manages the recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates through interviews, reference checks, offers, and new-hire orientation. It also supports exit interviews and employee status changes. The role follows established processes and guidelines, works under immediate supervision, and contributes to high-volume technical hiring initiatives.

The position is based fully onsite in Arlington, Virginia, in a structured, process-driven corporate recruiting and HR environment. It involves managing a high volume of technical requisitions, collaborating with supervisors and team members, and maintaining accurate documentation. Common recruiting tools and technologies are used for sourcing, candidate tracking, and communication. Professional attire appropriate for a corporate recruiting and HR setting is expected.

Requirements

• 13 years of experience sourcing candidates, preferably in technical or university recruiting environments, as stated in the posting.
• Experience in recruiting and talent acquisition, including exposure to high-volume recruitment processes.
• Ability to source and attract technical talent, particularly for software development and related technology roles.
• Knowledge of commonly used recruiting and talent acquisition concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established guidelines accurately.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple requisitions and tasks in a high-volume setting.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with candidates, hiring teams, and supervisors.
• Comfort working under immediate supervision and reporting to a supervisor or manager.
• Attention to detail when interviewing, checking references, processing offers, and documenting employee status changes.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field may be required or preferred.
• 02 years of experience in recruiting, HR, or a related area; technical hiring exposure is a plus, as stated in the posting.
• Experience in technical recruiting or sourcing for software development and other technology roles.
• University recruiting or campus outreach experience.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume recruiting environment and manage competing priorities.
• Familiarity with standard recruitment tools and platforms for sourcing and candidate tracking.
• Interest in developing expertise in technical talent markets and evolving hiring needs.

Responsibilities

• Source qualified technical candidates for software development and other technology roles, particularly L4-level and similar positions.
• Conduct end-to-end recruiting activities, including candidate outreach, screening, and interview coordination for a high volume of requisitions.
• Partner with hiring teams to understand role requirements and identify suitable candidates through proactive sourcing.
• Interview candidates to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit using established criteria and guidelines.
• Check professional references and verify candidate information.
• Prepare and extend job offers, communicating role details and ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
• Coordinate and conduct new-employee orientation.
• Conduct exit interviews for departing employees and document feedback and reasons for separation.
• Process employee status changes and update relevant systems and records accurately and promptly.
• Follow instructions, established guidelines, and standard operating procedures when completing recruiting and HR-related tasks.
• Maintain organized and accurate candidate and employee documentation.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members and provide updates on recruitment progress and challenges.
• Support university and early-career recruiting activities, including sourcing and engaging candidates from academic programs.
• Contribute to improving sourcing and recruiting practices in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 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 insurance and AD&D coverage for employees 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, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level