Recruiter II

Aston Carter • Seattle, WA

5d • $50 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recruiter II drives high-volume technical hiring, primarily for software development engineer (SDE) and other engineering roles supporting a major service launch. The role manages the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, offer development and negotiation, and onboarding. It also supports employee status changes and exit processes. The position requires extensive recruiting experience, sound judgment, creativity, and the ability to plan and deliver hiring goals under tight deadlines. The Recruiter II may lead and direct the work of other recruiting or sourcing professionals as needed.

This is a contract position based fully onsite in Seattle, Washington. Work hours generally align with typical business schedules, with flexibility required during periods of high demand and tight deadlines. The role works closely with hiring teams and leadership and uses standard recruiting tools and systems. The pay range is $50.00 per hour. The role requires eligibility to work under applicable export control regulations.

Requirements

• Proven recruiting and technical recruiting experience, including full-cycle management of engineering and SDE roles.
• At least 4 years of sourcing and recruiting experience, including passive candidate sourcing.
• Demonstrated talent acquisition experience for technical positions, including SDE sourcing and high-volume recruiting.
• Deep familiarity with recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures, particularly in technical and corporate environments.
• Ability to use extensive experience and sound judgment to plan, prioritize, and achieve hiring goals under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple recruiting tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience leading and directing others in a recruiting or talent acquisition setting.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in recruiting or a closely related area; at least 8 years is preferred.
• Eligibility to work under applicable export control regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting large-scale hiring initiatives or high-demand spikes for critical technical roles.
• Experience recruiting for product or service launches, particularly in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Creativity in sourcing strategies and candidate engagement to attract hard-to-find technical talent.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing hiring priorities and business needs.
• Professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive information and employee status changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for technical and nontechnical roles, primarily SDE and other engineering positions.
• Proactively source candidates through multiple channels, including passive sourcing, and build talent pipelines for high-priority roles.
• Conduct initial screenings and in-depth interviews to assess qualifications, technical skills, and fit.
• Check professional references and verify relevant candidate experience.
• Develop, present, and negotiate job offers in accordance with organizational guidelines and hiring needs.
• Coordinate and conduct orientation activities for new employees.
• Conduct exit interviews and accurately process employee status changes.
• Plan recruiting strategies, prioritize requisitions, and meet aggressive hiring timelines using experience and judgment.
• Collaborate with hiring teams to understand requirements, refine job profiles, and align recruiting efforts with business objectives.
• Lead and direct other recruiting or sourcing professionals as needed, providing guidance on best practices.
• Apply recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures to address complex hiring challenges and demand spikes.
• Support critical hiring initiatives tied to new service launches and fill priority roles within required timeframes.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level