Recruiter - Entry Level
The Recruiter I is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, checking references, extending offers, and onboarding new employees. This high-volume, fast-paced role requires strong engagement with candidates and hiring managers to ensure excellent service and successful placements. The position is a fully onsite contract role based in Seattle, focusing on administrative accuracy and effective communication throughout the hiring lifecycle.
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 Recruiter (Recruiter I) role supporting a fast-paced, high-volume talent acquisition team. You will operate under direct supervision and follow established guidelines to source, screen, and move candidates through the hiring process.
- Source and manage candidates across the full hiring lifecycle.
- Engage hiring managers and candidates; provide timely updates and excellent service.
- Schedule and participate in interviews; coordinate feedback and next steps.
- Extend offers, answer candidate questions, and support onboarding/orientation activities.
- Perform reference checks, process status changes, and assist with exit interviews as needed.
- Manage high-volume requisitions (the role may support 100–200 active openings).
- Track candidate progress and placement metrics; help improve offer acceptance rates.
- Drive specialized / niche candidate sourcing when required.
Required Qualifications
- 1–2 years of recruiting, sourcing, or high-volume talent acquisition experience.
- Experience handling administrative processes related to offers, transfers, and candidate status updates.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; candidate- and hiring-manager-facing professionalism.
- Ability to work in an onsite, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Preferred / Additional Skills
- Prior experience in high-volume recruiting (sourcing 100+ requisitions).
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and common sourcing tools.
- Customer-obsessed mindset with a service-oriented approach to hiring managers and candidates.
Work Environment
- This role is 100% onsite in International, WA (confidential client office). The team operates in a fast-paced environment focused on strong stakeholder engagement and high throughput.
- Typical hours align with standard business hours; occasional flexibility may be needed to support interviews or hiring deadlines.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $36.00 - $36.00 per hour (Contract). Individual pay within this range depends on qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related factors.
- If eligible, temporary/contract employee benefits may include: medical, dental & vision; 401(k) options; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; and paid time off — benefits vary by classification and eligibility.
Job Type & Location
- Employment type: Contract (onsite)
- Location: International, WA, United States
Reasonable Accommodations & Compliance
Careertakes and our client comply with all applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please indicate that in your application or contact the Careertakes support team via the platform.
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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