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.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Talent Acquisition Specialist (contract). This is a fully onsite, high-volume recruiting support role based in International, WA. You will support end-to-end recruiting activities for university hiring programs and other high-volume needs during peak seasons. This position is a contract role, pays $36.00/hr, and requires a Bachelor’s degree.

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What You’ll Do

• Source candidates proactively using phone, email, job boards, social media, and internal tools to build talent pipelines.
• Conduct outreach to potential candidates, qualify interest, and manage candidate engagement through the hiring process.
• Schedule and conduct candidate interviews and assess qualifications against established guidelines.
• Check references and assist with pre-employment screening steps.
• Extend offers and communicate next steps clearly to candidates.
• Support new-hire orientation and onboarding activities to ensure a smooth start.
• Perform exit interviews and document feedback per procedures.
• Process employee status changes (transfers, employment updates) accurately and promptly.
• Follow pre-established recruiting processes and guidelines; escalate issues to supervisors as needed.
• Manage multiple requisitions and candidate pipelines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain precise records and data entry for offers, candidate statuses, and recruitment metrics.
• Deliver a customer-obsessed candidate and stakeholder experience with timely, professional communication.

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What We’re Looking For

• 6 months to 2 years of experience in high-volume sourcing or recruiting support.
• Experience in a high-volume administrative role (offer processing, transfers, HR transactions) is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic recruiting concepts, practices, and full-cycle coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established processes consistently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; professional candidate-facing demeanor.
• Ability to work under close supervision and report regularly to a manager.
• Comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and accurate record keeping.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Interest or exposure to university recruiting programs and seasonal hiring cycles is a plus.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $36.00 / hour (contract). Final offer within this range depends on experience, location, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, temporary-role benefits may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
  • Voluntary life & AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time off / leave (PTO, vacation, sick leave)

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Workplace Type & Timeline

• Workplace: Fully onsite in International, WA.
• Position type: Contract (hiring organization will determine employment classification).
• Anticipated application deadline: Oct 23, 2026.
• Confidential Client will consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics and will provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.

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Notes on Compliance

This posting follows U.S. federal and Washington state hiring laws. Reasonable accommodation requests are welcome. The role requires a non-discriminatory hiring approach and confidentiality of candidate data. Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruiter for Confidential Client.

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.