Entry Level Recruiter
The Entry Level Recruiter supports high-volume hiring for cloud and infrastructure technical roles across the U.S., partnering closely with hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies and deliver qualified candidates. This role balances individual sourcing efforts with collaborative team interactions in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. The position includes a structured ramp-up period with training and certification, and is fully onsite in Seattle, WA.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
You will support large-scale hiring for cloud and infrastructure services roles, focusing on technical and data-center engineering talent. This is a high-volume, goal-driven role that balances individual contributor work with team collaboration.
- Recruit for cloud and infrastructure services roles that support large-scale computing and cloud services.
- Partner with hiring managers and lead recruiters to conduct intake conversations and clarify hiring needs.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies tied to hiring goals and timelines.
- Perform high-volume sourcing using email outreach, virtual engagement, and other channels.
- Screen and engage candidates — expect at least one-third of your time in direct candidate conversations.
- Manage the candidate journey and coordinate closely with hiring managers and internal stakeholders.
- Use ATS and recruiting tools to track candidates and report on progress.
- Support technical recruiting for roles such as software development engineers (SDE) as needed.
- Complete a structured 45-day ramp-up and training program; responsibilities will expand as certifications are completed.
- Contribute to a collaborative team culture while managing focused individual desk time.
Qualifications
- 6 months — 1+ year of recruiting experience (entry-level to early-career).
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience in goal-driven recruiting or talent acquisition environments.
- Ability to run structured intake conversations and translate business needs into sourcing plans.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for frequent interactions with candidates and stakeholders.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) or similar recruiting platforms.
- Experience or interest in technical recruiting (SDE or engineering roles) is a plus.
- Familiarity with technical sourcing techniques (Boolean search) beneficial.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail across multiple requisitions.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with growing hiring demand.
- Willingness to learn and adapt quickly during ramp-up.
Work Environment & Location
This is a fully onsite, contract position in International, WA. You will work closely with hiring managers, lead recruiters, and candidates via email, virtual meetings, and calls. The business is experiencing elevated hiring demand, so the pace is fast and targets-driven. The role includes a structured training and certification ramp-up (~45 days) to introduce responsibilities in stages.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $38.00 per hour (Contract).
- Benefits (if eligible for this temporary role) may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness/accident/hospital coverage; 401(k) options; voluntary life & AD&D; short & long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; time off (PTO/vacation/sick leave). Eligibility and plan details depend on job classification and length of employment.
Why Join
- Gain hands-on recruiting experience focused on cloud, infrastructure, and engineering talent.
- Structured training and clear progression during the 45-day ramp period.
- Work with a collaborative team and build sourcing skills in a high-volume environment.
- Opportunity to support technical hiring including SDE roles and broaden your recruiting toolkit.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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