Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Recruiter II to join our team, responsible for recruiting, interviewing, checking references, making offers, and conducting orientations for new employees. The role also involves performing exit interviews and processing changes in employee status. This position requires a bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of experience in recruiting or a related field. The ideal candidate should be familiar with a variety of industry concepts, practices, and procedures, relying on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leadership abilities and creativity are highly valued.

Responsibilities

Recruit and interview potential candidates, ensuring alignment with company needs and standards.Build and implement sourcing strategies for both active and passive talent.Support government-cleared recruiting, with an initial focus on government-cleared work for the first 5–6 months.Manage recruitment for five different customers, requiring Top Secret (TS) to Full Scope Poly (FSP) clearance.Conduct exit interviews and process changes in employee status.Lead and direct the work of others as needed, while reporting to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Essential Skills

5-8 years of experience in recruiting or a related field.High volume recruiting and talent acquisition experience.Experience in supporting government-cleared recruiting.Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS).Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to build effective sourcing strategies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.Experience in technical or niche recruiting is a strong plus.

Work Environment

This position requires 100% onsite presence in Arlington, offering a collaborative work environment focused on government-cleared recruiting. The role demands U.S. Citizenship due to clearance requirements and involves interaction with diverse teams across multiple workstreams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Arlington, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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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.

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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.

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