Full Time Jobdiva Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Donation matching
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Location: Seattle, WA Metropolitan Area (Hybrid; at least one Senior Recruiter must be Seattle-based)
Employment Type: Full-Time (W2 Employee)

About AKIVA

AKIVA is an AI-native engineering firm specializing in enterprise services, domain-specific solutions, and high-performance infrastructure from strategy through deployment. We build innovative systems that drive measurable results for commercial enterprises and government agencies. AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Position Overview

AKIVA is seeking Senior Recruiters (2 FTEs) to source, screen, assess, and place qualified candidates into temporary and temp-to-hire assignments for a public-sector client in the Seattle metropolitan area. You will own a full-desk recruiting workflow across administrative, IT, accounting, and clerical classifications driving fast turnaround (2 business days standard, 5 business days for hard-to-fill roles), strong candidate quality, and deep bench depth. This role is essential to SLA performance and to AKIVA's long-term growth in the Pacific Northwest staffing market. AKIVA-provided AI-assisted sourcing, candidate-matching, and outreach tools may be leveraged to accelerate pipeline development.

Key Responsibilities

Own the candidate pipeline for assigned labor categories administrative, IT, accounting, clerical, and adjacent classifications
Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, social media, local associations, community organizations, and AKIVA's proprietary sourcing tools
Conduct phone and in-person interviews with every candidate prior to referral in accordance with client requirements
Assess technical, administrative, and software skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other software as required by the assignment
Coordinate FCRA-compliant background checks and screen candidates in accordance with EEOC guidance (nature of offense, time passed, nature of role, and applicable adjudication factors)
Obtain driver abstracts for roles that require driving; coordinate with the Program Manager on insurability determinations
Submit at least two qualified candidates with bill rates within 2 business days of the client's request; 5 business days for hard-to-fill positions
Coordinate candidate interviews with client supervisors; follow up promptly after interviews with debrief and next steps
Maintain accurate ATS records candidates, submittals, interviews, placements, dispositions, and ongoing relationships
Build and nurture long-term candidate relationships to accelerate future placements and referrals
Represent AKIVA at local hiring events, career fairs, industry associations, and community organizations
Collaborate with the Account & Billing Coordinator on candidate onboarding and assignment launch
Meet defined placement targets, candidate-quality metrics, time-to-fill standards, and client satisfaction scores

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of full-desk recruiting or staffing experience with demonstrated placements in administrative, IT, accounting, clerical, or closely adjacent labor categories
Proficient with ATS platforms (Bullhorn, JobDiva, Avionte, Crelate, or similar) and LinkedIn Recruiter
Strong Boolean search, sourcing, and candidate-assessment skills
Working knowledge of FCRA, EEOC, Title VII, ADA, and state/federal employment laws as they apply to candidate screening
Excellent interpersonal, interviewing, and negotiation skills
Ability to work hybrid in the Seattle metropolitan area (at least one Senior Recruiter must be Seattle-based)
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

SHRM-CP, Certified Staffing Professional (CSP), or Technical Services Certified (TSC) credential
Experience recruiting for public-sector, housing-authority, or nonprofit clients in the Pacific Northwest
Existing candidate network in the Seattle metropolitan area across at least two of the four target classifications (administrative, IT, accounting, clerical)
Bilingual skills (Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Chinese, or other languages common in the Seattle community)
Experience partnering with HUD Section 3 residents, veteran-hiring programs, workforce-development boards, or community hiring initiatives
Familiarity with AI-assisted sourcing, candidate-matching, and outreach-automation tools

Tools, Technologies & Frameworks

ATS / Sourcing: Bullhorn, JobDiva, Avionte, Crelate, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Resume, ZipRecruiter | Assessment: Microsoft Office skills testing (Outlook, Word, Excel), structured behavioral interviews | Compliance: FCRA, EEOC, Title VII, ADA, I-9 / E-Verify | Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint | Community / Partner Outreach: local associations, workforce-development boards, career fairs | AI Assist: sourcing, candidate matching, outreach automation

What AKIVA Offers

Professional development and skill-building opportunities
Supportive management team with veteran-owned company values
Opportunity to build and scale AKIVA's Pacific Northwest on-call staffing operation
Direct full-time employment with long-term career growth potential
AI productivity tools and training provided at no cost to employees

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) with generous company match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Profit Sharing

Join Our AI Innovation Network

Interested in staying connected with AKIVA's AI initiatives, research, and opportunities?
Join our AI Innovation Network here: https://www.akiva.com/ai-network

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AKIVA is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical disability, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people within a qualified candidate pool.
AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).