Recruiter I

Aston Carter • Arlington, VA

6h • $36 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position operates in a structured, process-driven environment with clear procedures and supervisory support. Work is performed fully onsite in Arlington, Virginia, using common recruiting technologies and tools to source, track, and communicate with candidates. The role involves a fast-paced, high volume of technical requisitions and close collaboration with supervisors and team members. Professional attire appropriate for a corporate recruiting and HR environment is expected.

Requirements

• Experience sourcing candidates; the posting states 13 years in its Essential Skills section, though this conflicts with the Additional Skills & Qualifications section, which states 0–2 years of recruiting, HR, or related experience.
• 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 manage 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 in interviews, reference checks, offers, and employee status documentation.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field may be required or preferred.
• Technical recruiting or sourcing experience for software development and other technology roles.
• University recruiting or campus outreach experience.
• Familiarity with standard recruitment sourcing and candidate-tracking tools and platforms.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume recruiting environment and manage competing priorities.
• 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.
• Manage 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 covering 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, established guidelines, and standard procedures when completing recruiting and HR-related tasks.
• Maintain accurate, organized candidate and employee documentation.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members and provide updates on recruitment progress and challenges.
• Support university and early-career recruiting, including sourcing and engaging candidates from academic programs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing and recruiting practices in a high-volume environment.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed