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Job Title: Recruiter II

Job Description

This role focuses on full-cycle recruiting and high-volume sourcing for operational and management roles, with a primary focus on Workplace Health and Safety positions within a centralized sourcing team for worldwide operations. The Recruiter II identifies, engages, and hires top talent by leveraging advanced Boolean search techniques, creative sourcing strategies, and strong talent acquisition practices. The role requires a seasoned recruiting professional who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and contribute to the continuous improvement of recruiting processes while occasionally leading or directing the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Source and attract qualified candidates for operational and management roles, with a primary focus on Workplace Health and Safety positions across worldwide operations.
• Conduct full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checking, extending offers, and coordinating onboarding and orientation for new employees.
• Perform exit interviews and process changes in employee status, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to internal procedures.
• Use advanced Boolean search techniques and creative sourcing strategies to build robust talent pipelines and identify hard-to-find candidates.
• Manage high-volume requisitions while maintaining a strong candidate experience and timely communication throughout the hiring process.
• Leverage applicant tracking systems (ATS) to track candidates, update records, and ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal processes.
• Collaborate with hiring stakeholders to understand role requirements, develop effective sourcing strategies, and align recruiting efforts with business needs.
• Apply extensive recruiting knowledge and judgment to plan and accomplish hiring goals, adapting strategies to changing priorities and market conditions.
• Lead and direct the work of others when needed, providing guidance and support to junior recruiters or sourcing partners.
• Utilize a wide degree of creativity and latitude in sourcing and recruiting approaches to continuously improve talent acquisition outcomes.
• Report to a manager or department head while operating with a high level of autonomy in day-to-day recruiting activities.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing, with a strong focus on talent acquisition for operational, management, or related roles.
• Proficiency in advanced Boolean search techniques and creative sourcing strategies to identify and engage qualified candidates.
• Experience in high-volume recruiting environments, managing multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, reference checking, offer management, and onboarding coordination.
• Familiarity with a variety of recruiting concepts, practices, and procedures within talent acquisition.
• Ability to rely on extensive experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish recruiting goals.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines and maintain accurate records.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage candidates and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a wide degree of creativity and latitude in recruiting strategies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred and may be required for certain assignments.
• 5–8 years of experience in recruiting or a related field is preferred for higher-level responsibilities.
• Background in technical recruiting or technology-related roles is beneficial, as it often correlates with stronger sourcing capabilities.
• Experience supporting Workplace Health and Safety or operational/management roles is a plus.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others, including mentoring or guiding junior recruiters or sourcers.

Work Environment

This role is 100% onsite and is based in one of the approved office locations, including Nashville, TN (BNA-24), Bellevue, WA (SEA-104), Seattle, WA, or Arlington, VA. The Recruiter II works as part of a centralized sourcing team that supports worldwide operations, collaborating closely with other recruiters and stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environment. The position typically reports to a manager or head of a unit or department and involves regular use of applicant tracking systems and other recruiting tools to manage candidate pipelines and hiring activities.

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

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.