Recruiter (Entry Level)

Aston Carter • Berwyn, IL

15h • $36 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recruiter I attracts and hires technical talent, particularly for software development and other technology-focused roles. The position manages the recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and screening through interviews, reference checks, offers, and new-hire orientation, and 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 a contract role based fully onsite in Chicago, Illinois. It operates in a structured, process-driven, fast-paced professional environment, using recruiting technologies and tools to source, track, and communicate with candidates. The role involves close collaboration with supervisors and team members and requires accurate documentation. Professional corporate recruiting and HR attire is expected.

Requirements

• The posting lists 13 years of experience in candidate sourcing, preferably in technical or university recruiting environments.
• 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.
• The posting lists 0–2 years of experience in recruiting, HR, or a related area; exposure to technical hiring is a plus.
• 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 tracking candidates.
• Interest in building expertise in technical talent markets and evolving hiring needs.

Responsibilities

• Source qualified technical candidates for software development and other technology roles, focusing on L4-level and similar positions.
• Conduct end-to-end recruiting activities, including 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, clearly communicating role details and ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
• Coordinate and conduct new-employee orientation on policies, processes, and expectations.
• Conduct exit interviews and document feedback and reasons for separation.
• Process employee status changes and update relevant systems and records accurately and promptly.
• Follow instructions, pre-established guidelines, and standard operating procedures for recruitment and HR-related tasks.
• Maintain accurate and organized candidate and employee documentation in accordance with internal standards.
• 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 continuous improvement of sourcing and recruiting practices in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility and applicable terms.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level