Entry Level Recruiter Jobs in Kent, WA (NOW HIRING)

Role Basics
This entry-level Recruiter role supports a centralized sourcing team, an agile recruiting workforce designed to scale ahead of peak hiring periods. Recruiters will be deployed dynamically across multiple business groups within Stores and Operations, enabling rapid response to shifting hiring demand.
Role is 100% onsite (M-F, 8-5pm) in Seattle, WA and is a great foot in the door with one of the largest tech companies based in Seattle.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver top-of-funnel sourcing support for high-volume hiring
• Source and engage passive candidates across a range of roles and job families
• Quickly interpret role profiles and begin delivering qualified talent
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and phone screens
• Prepare candidates for assessments and next-step interviews
• Maintain activity, pipeline, and delivery reporting
• Partner closely with recruiting peers and centralized leadership
• Pivot quickly between requisitions and business needs as priorities change
Essential Skills

• At least 1-2 years of experience in recruiting or a closely related field, with exposure to technical or high-volume environments.
• 1-2 years of minimum experience in technical recruiting in a high-volume setting, or significantly more experience (such as 6 years) if lacking direct high-volume technical recruiting experience.
• Proven experience in high-volume sourcing and talent acquisition, particularly for technical roles.
• Demonstrated recruiting experience within the technology industry.
• Strong sourcing skills with the ability to identify and attract talent for cloud, infrastructure, and engineering roles.
• Comfort working in a goal-driven environment, meeting targets related to sourcing volume, phone screens, and interviews.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and full-cycle recruiting processes.
• Ability to conduct structured phone screens and schedule a high volume of calls and interviews each week.
• Experience working under immediate supervision, following instructions and pre-established guidelines.
• Knowledge of commonly used recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to hold frequent conversations with candidates and hiring managers.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and support several hiring managers simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with more technical software development engineer (SDE) recruiting is highly preferred.
• Experience in the technology industry, especially cloud or infrastructure services, is desirable.
• Experience using Boolean search techniques to identify candidates is an advantage.
• Prior success recruiting for large-scale or high-demand hiring initiatives is beneficial.
• Demonstrated alignment with leadership principles such as learning and being curious, taking ownership, bias for action, and delivering results.
• Experience working as part of a large or complex recruiting organization is a plus.
• Ability to adapt quickly during a structured ramp-up period and take on new tasks as you are certified to perform them.

Contract Length
52-week contract to potential (conversion or extension possibilities) based on performance, budget, and headcount needs.
Work Environment
The role supports recruiting for cloud and infrastructure services, including data centers and engineering functions, within a fast-paced, high-demand technology environment. You will work in a mix of collaborative and individual settings, with dedicated desk time for sourcing and outreach as well as frequent interactions with hiring managers and candidates. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, open dialogue, and shared learning, and encourages team members to have fun while achieving goals. You will engage with two main customer groups: internal business stakeholders (hiring managers and lead recruiters) and external candidates, primarily through email, virtual communication, and phone conversations. The environment is strongly goal-driven and metrics-focused, with expectations around high-volume sourcing, scheduled phone screens, and a steady flow of interviews. You will receive structured training and a ramp-up period of approximately 45 days, during which you will progressively be certified on different tasks and begin taking on more engagement activities. There is potential for contract extension and future conversion based on performance and business needs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.