Job Title: Recruiter

Job Description

The Recruiter I is responsible for recruiting, interviewing, checking references, making offers, and conducting orientation for new employees. Additionally, the role involves performing exit interviews and processing changes in employee status. The ideal candidate may have a bachelor's degree in a relevant area and 0-2 years of experience in the field or a related area. Familiarity with commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the recruitment field is essential. The Recruiter I will work under immediate supervision and typically report to a supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

Recruit and interview potential candidates.Check references and extend job offers.Conduct orientation sessions for new employees.Perform exit interviews and process changes in employee status.Develop and execute sourcing strategies for active and passive talent.Support recruiting for government-cleared positions.Work with five different customers, managing roles that require Top Secret to Full Scope Poly clearances.Adapt to cleared and government recruiting environments.

Essential Skills

Experience in high volume recruiting.Ability to problem solve and build sourcing strategies.Experience supporting government-cleared recruiting is required.U.S. Citizenship is mandatory due to clearance requirements.Familiarity with ATS and talent acquisition.2+ years of recruiting and sourcing experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in the cleared space is preferred.Technical or niche recruiting experience is highly valued.1+ year of experience may be considered if the candidate holds an active cleared background.

Work Environment

This position is Onsite in Arlington, VA. The Recruiter I will initially support government-cleared work for the first 5-6 months, with the potential to transition to other workstreams. The work environment requires the ability to navigate within cleared and government recruiting settings. The role supports five different customers with a focus on Top Secret and TS SCI-level clearances.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $39.00/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 23, 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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