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Job Title: RecruiterJob Description
This Recruiter role focuses primarily on campus recruitment and early-career talent programs while also supporting full-cycle hiring across a variety of corporate and technical functions. Approximately 75% of the position centers on campus recruiting, including co-ops, internships, and rotational development programs, and the remaining 25% involves full lifecycle recruitment for roles in corporate functions, scientific, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing disciplines. The Recruiter plays a key role in driving workforce growth, supporting life-saving pharmaceutical products, and contributing to organizational transformation in a fast-paced, collaborative Talent Acquisition environment.
Responsibilities

• Lead and manage campus recruiting efforts, with approximately 75% of time focused on co-op, internship, and rotational development programs.
• Develop and execute campus recruitment strategies to attract high-potential early-career talent.
• Coordinate and manage full-cycle recruitment for a variety of positions, including corporate functions such as IT, Finance, and Legal, as well as scientists, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, engineering, technical, operations, and industrial roles.
• Handle end-to-end recruiting activities, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate assessment, offer management, and hiring support.
• Support both entry-level and selected mid-level recruiting needs, ensuring alignment with business requirements and workforce growth plans.
• Manage high-volume requisitions and maintain ownership of multiple open roles simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Source passive and active candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Boolean search techniques, and other online platforms.
• Leverage Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to track candidates, manage requisitions, and maintain accurate recruitment documentation.
• Conduct thorough candidate screening and interviewing to assess skills, experience, and role fit.
• Provide recruiting operations support, including reporting, metrics tracking, and stakeholder updates.
• Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition team members, Human Resources Business Partners, and hiring stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Offer consultative support to hiring partners on market insights, candidate pipelines, and recruitment best practices.
• Participate in special projects related to talent acquisition, process improvement, and organizational transformation.
• Maintain strong written and verbal communication with candidates and internal stakeholders throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure attention to detail and adherence to established recruiting processes and documentation requirements.
• Contribute to a collaborative HR and Talent Acquisition culture that emphasizes professional development and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Campus recruiting experience, including co-op, internship, or rotational program recruitment.
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, engineering, technical, operations, industrial, or corporate positions.
• Agency recruiting experience or a blend of corporate and agency recruiting experience.
• Experience with high-volume recruiting and passive candidate sourcing.
• Strong sourcing experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and advanced Boolean search techniques.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working within an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Strong interviewing, screening, and candidate assessment skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for lab roles, corporate functions (IT, Finance, Legal), or salaried manufacturing roles (quality, engineering) is highly beneficial but not required.
• Experience with recruitment reporting and stakeholder support.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and apply advanced sourcing techniques if not already experienced.
• Comfort working in both operational and professional hiring environments.
• Interest in contributing to workforce growth and organizational transformation.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

Work Environment
This is a 6-month open-ended contract role with strong potential for extension beyond 6 months and possible conversion closer to the 12-month mark, depending on performance. The position follows a hybrid work model, with three days on-site and two days working from home each week. The Recruiter works as part of a Talent Acquisition team in close partnership with Human Resources Business Partners and hiring stakeholders across multiple functions. The environment is fast-paced and growth-oriented, with a high volume of requisitions driven by organizational expansion. Team culture emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and career growth, offering exposure to both operational and professional hiring. The organization provides comprehensive benefits that support physical, emotional, financial, and mental wellbeing, and demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and community involvement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Exton, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Exton,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.
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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.