Recruiter 1 (AUTA Amanda)
This entry-level Recruiter role supports the full recruitment lifecycle in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, focusing on sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding candidates primarily for university hiring programs. The position requires managing multiple requisitions, maintaining strong candidate pipelines, and delivering a customer-focused experience while adhering to established recruiting processes. The role is fully onsite and involves close collaboration with supervisors and hiring teams to meet peak hiring demands.
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
This is a high-volume, entry-level recruiting role supporting university hiring programs during peak cycles. You will follow established processes and collaborate with hiring managers and the university recruiting team to deliver a customer-obsessed candidate experience.
- Source candidates proactively using phone, email, job boards, social media, and internal systems to build pipelines for high-volume hiring.
- Conduct outreach, screen resumes, and engage candidates to move them through the recruitment process.
- Schedule and conduct candidate interviews; assess qualifications according to predefined role guidelines.
- Perform reference checks and support background/pre-employment screening steps.
- Extend offers and clearly communicate offer details, next steps, and onboarding instructions.
- Support new-hire orientation and process employee status changes (transfers, updates) with accuracy.
- Conduct exit interviews and record actionable feedback following procedures.
- Maintain accurate candidate and requisition documentation in ATS and other systems.
- Manage multiple requisitions and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Provide clear, timely communication to candidates and hiring teams to ensure a positive experience.
What We’re Looking For
- 6 months to 2 years of experience in high-volume sourcing or recruiting support.
- Experience in high-volume administrative roles (offer processing, transfers, employment transactions).
- Familiarity with recruiting concepts, candidate sourcing, pipeline management, and basic interviewing.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow pre-established processes and guidelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities with accuracy.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required (per the client).
- Experience as a recruiting coordinator or similar talent acquisition support role is preferred.
- Comfortable working under direct supervision and reporting regularly to a manager.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $36.00 - $36.00 per hour (Contract role). Final pay within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
- If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include: medical, dental & vision, 401(k) options, voluntary life & AD&D, short- and long-term disability, HSA, transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and time off policies. Benefits eligibility depends on classification and length of engagement.
Job Type & Location
- Employment type: Contract (CONTRACTOR)
- Workplace type: Fully onsite in International, WA (this posting uses the authoritative job location).
- Note: This role supports university hiring peaks and requires in-person presence at the client site.
Applicant Guidance & Legal Notices
Careertakes and our client comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities — please notify the hiring contact to request accommodation. This role may use AI-assisted tools during screening; these tools do not replace human decision-making.
About the Confidential Client
Confidential Client provides recruitment and talent acquisition services in the HR & Recruitment industry and is hiring to support university hiring programs. The client is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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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