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Job Title: International Recruiter
Job Description
This contract International Recruiter role focuses on leading full-cycle international recruitment efforts, with a strong emphasis on hiring local talent in Japan. The position combines hands-on recruiting with strategic planning and project management to support an existing, high-priority hiring initiative. The recruiter will work within established processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective strategies to enhance global talent acquisition outcomes over the course of a 6-12 month contract, with potential for conversion.
Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle international recruiting efforts, with a primary focus on sourcing, screening, and hiring local talent in Japan.
• Develop and organize recruitment strategies that align with existing talent acquisition processes while identifying and implementing enhancements.
• Support an existing international hiring project by managing a starting volume of approximately 15-25 requisitions and scaling as needed.
• Partner closely with the talent acquisition leadership to understand hiring needs, timelines, and priorities for engineering, manufacturing, corporate, aerospace, and defense roles.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including job posting, candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection, offer management, and onboarding coordination.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems and talent management systems to maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate and requisition records.
• Apply strong project management skills to plan, track, and report on recruiting activities, ensuring deadlines and hiring goals are met.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure recruitment processes are followed while proposing and implementing process improvements where appropriate.
• Leverage Microsoft Office tools to create reports, track metrics, and communicate hiring progress and project status.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail in candidate evaluation, documentation, and communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Source and engage bilingual candidates as required for roles in Japan, ensuring alignment with role requirements and organizational standards.
• Maintain a professional, solutions-focused approach when working within existing processes, contributing constructively to continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Skills

• More than 5 years of experience in recruiting, with a strong focus on international recruiting.
• Proven experience recruiting local talent in international markets, including Japan.
• Demonstrated full-cycle recruiting experience across technical and high-level roles such as engineers, manufacturing, corporate, aerospace, and defense positions.
• Hands-on experience with international recruiting strategies and practices, including sourcing and hiring candidates in Japan.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple requisitions and timelines.
• High attention to detail in managing recruitment processes, candidate records, and communications.
• Proficiency using applicant tracking systems and talent management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for reporting, tracking, and communication.
• Ability to work effectively within existing recruitment processes while identifying and implementing strategic improvements.
• Comfort working in a fully onsite environment with no hybrid flexibility.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience recruiting in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience supporting large-scale or complex hiring projects that require structured project management.
• Background in recruiting for a mix of technical, manufacturing, and corporate roles.
• Familiarity with international talent markets and cultural considerations in global recruiting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including working closely with talent acquisition leadership.
• Ability to adapt to evolving hiring priorities and project requirements over the course of a long-term contract.
• Interest in a contract role with potential to convert to a longer-term opportunity.

Work Environment
This role is fully onsite in the Torrey Pines area, with no hybrid flexibility. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, providing a structured workweek with a built-in day off every other week. You will work in a professional, corporate environment supporting an established aerospace and defense organization. Daily work involves extensive use of applicant tracking systems, talent management systems, and Microsoft Office tools to manage requisitions, candidates, and reporting. The setting emphasizes collaboration with talent acquisition leadership and other internal stakeholders, and you will operate within defined recruiting processes while contributing to their continuous improvement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $63.00/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 San Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.
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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.