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Recruiter 1

Confidential Client•Consulting
Entry LevelContractOn-Site$65,799
International, Washington
A Day Ago

This entry-level Recruiter role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle for a university hiring team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, extending offers, supporting onboarding, and processing employee status changes, all while ensuring a positive candidate experience. The position requires close collaboration with supervisors and hiring managers and is fully onsite in Seattle, WA, Arlington, VA, or Chicago, IL.

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Description

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 an entry-level, high-volume recruiting role supporting university hiring programs. You will work under close supervision to source, screen, and manage candidates end-to-end while maintaining an excellent candidate experience.

  • Source candidates proactively using phone, email, job boards, internal systems, and social media to build robust talent pipelines.
  • Conduct outreach and initial candidate engagement; qualify and move candidates through stages of the hiring process.
  • Schedule and conduct interviews following established guidelines and evaluation criteria.
  • Check references and complete pre-employment screening steps as required.
  • Prepare and extend offers; clearly communicate offer details and next steps to candidates.
  • Support new-hire orientation activities and assist with onboarding tasks.
  • Conduct exit interviews and accurately record feedback from departing employees.
  • Process employee status changes (transfers, updates) with careful attention to accuracy and data integrity.
  • Maintain accurate candidate and requisition records in the applicant tracking system.
  • Manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced, seasonal hiring environment.
  • Collaborate with supervisors, hiring managers, and the university recruiting team to meet hiring targets.
  • Provide responsive, customer-obsessed communication to candidates and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • 6 months to 2 years experience in high-volume sourcing, recruiting coordination, or related administrative roles.
  • Experience supporting offer processing, employee transfers, or similar employment transactions.
  • Familiarity with recruiting concepts, full-cycle recruiting support, and candidate outreach/pipeline management.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional candidate and stakeholder interactions.
  • High attention to detail for offer documentation, data entry, and status changes.
  • Ability to follow pre-established processes and work under direct supervision.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing-priority environment and managing multiple tasks.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain clear documentation.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
  • Experience supporting university or seasonal hiring programs is a plus.

Pay & Benefits

  • Pay range: $36.00 per hour (range $36.00 - $36.00/hr)
  • This position is a contract role; compensation offered within the listed range will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
  • If eligible, temporary-role benefits may include medical, dental & vision, 401(k), voluntary life & AD&D, short & long-term disability, HSA options, transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and PTO/leave options. Benefits vary by eligibility and length of assignment.

Workplace Type & Schedule

  • Employment type: Contract, FULL_TIME
  • Workplace: Fully onsite in International, WA (this listing uses the authoritative job location)
  • Typical schedule: Day shifts aligned with recruiting and onboarding activities; may include peak-season hours to meet hiring demands.

Why Join (Confidential Client)

  • Hands-on recruiting experience supporting a large, high-volume university hiring program — excellent for early-career talent acquisition professionals.
  • Opportunity to develop full-cycle recruiting skills: sourcing, interviewing, offer management, onboarding, and employee transitions.
  • Work with a collaborative team focused on delivering an outstanding candidate experience.

Additional Notes & Compliance

  • This role will follow established recruiting policies and applicable state and federal employment laws.
  • Reasonable accommodations are available upon request to support the application or interview process. Please contact Careertakes for accommodation requests or questions about the hiring process.
  • Careertakes will support a fair process and will not disclose the confidential client name in initial outreach.

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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.

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