Recruiter (RBP 2-VA)

Job Title: Recruiter (RBP 2-VA)

Job Description

This role focuses on high-volume recruiting activities in the Grocery/IT sector, with a primary emphasis on closing candidates and extending offers. The recruiter manages key stages of the hiring process, including interviews, reference checks, offers, orientation, and employee status changes, while drawing on extensive experience and judgment to meet hiring goals. The position may also lead and direct the work of others and typically reports to a unit or department leader.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and hire candidates for roles within the Grocery/IT sector, with a primary focus on high-volume offer extension and closing candidates.
• Conduct interviews with prospective employees and assess their qualifications and fit for open positions.
• Perform reference checks to validate candidate backgrounds and support informed hiring decisions.
• Prepare, present, and negotiate job offers, ensuring a smooth and professional candidate experience.
• Conduct orientation for new employees to support effective onboarding and integration into the organization.
• Perform exit interviews and document feedback to support continuous improvement in talent practices.
• Process changes in employee status, ensuring accurate and timely updates in relevant systems.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and established recruiting processes to manage candidate pipelines efficiently.
• Partner with business stakeholders as a recruiting business partner or client lead, aligning hiring activities with business needs.
• Apply extensive experience, judgment, and creativity to plan and accomplish recruiting goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform a variety of recruiting and talent acquisition tasks as needed to support overall workforce objectives.
• Lead and direct the work of others when required, providing guidance on recruiting processes and best practices.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of recruiting experience.
• Experience as a recruiting business partner or client lead, supporting hiring managers and business units.
• Proven background in full-cycle recruiting, including interviewing, reference checking, offer management, and onboarding.
• Strong talent acquisition expertise, with the ability to manage high-volume hiring demands.
• Hands-on experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines and hiring workflows.
• Ability to rely on judgment and prior experience to plan and accomplish recruiting goals with minimal direction.
• Capability to lead and direct the work of others in a recruiting context when needed.
• Familiarity with a variety of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage candidates and stakeholders.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple requisitions and tasks simultaneously in a high-volume environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, typically in a related field, is preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in recruiting or a closely related area is highly beneficial.
• Prior experience supporting Grocery, IT, or similar operational environments in a recruiting capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a recruiting business partner or client lead, advising and influencing stakeholders.
• Comfort working in a role focused on closing and offer extension rather than sourcing.
• High degree of creativity and latitude in approaching recruiting challenges and candidate engagement.
• Ability to work effectively within a structured reporting environment, typically reporting to a manager or department head.

Work Environment

The role operates in a professional, corporate environment supporting workforce needs in the Grocery/IT sector. Work is 100% remote, using digital collaboration tools, applicant tracking systems, and standard office software to manage recruiting activities and communicate with candidates and stakeholders. The position involves managing high volumes of candidate interactions and offer processes in a fast-paced setting, requiring consistent online availability during standard business hours or as aligned with business needs. Dress code is typically business casual and appropriate for virtual meetings.

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

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 Arlington,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 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® double diamond 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.