2 to 3 years
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
35% STARs in role.
Recruiter
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team. In this role, you will manage the full-cycle recruitment process for a high-volume requisition load, supporting a diverse portfolio of positions across corporate, technical, engineering, manufacturing, and facilities functions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong partnerships with hiring managers, and excels at managing multiple priorities while delivering an outstanding candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for a high-volume requisition portfolio, handling 40+ open positions simultaneously.
- Support hiring across a variety of functions, including:
- Corporate
- Technical
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Facilities
- Lead the recruitment process from requisition intake through offer acceptance.
- Create and post job advertisements, source qualified candidates, and build talent pipelines.
- Conduct candidate phone screens and assess qualifications against hiring requirements.
- Partner closely with hiring managers and HR business partners to understand workforce needs and hiring priorities.
- Collaborate on compensation alignment and hiring recommendations throughout the selection process.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews to ensure a seamless experience for candidates and stakeholders.
- Manage requisitions across multiple San Diego-area locations, including Rancho Bernardo, Poway, and Torrey Pines.
- Maintain accurate candidate records, interview documentation, and recruiting metrics within the BrassRing Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Adapt quickly to changing business needs, shifting priorities, and evolving requisition assignments.
Required Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition.
- Ability to successfully manage a high-volume requisition workload of 40–80 openings.
- Experience recruiting for a variety of skill sets, including corporate, technical, engineering, manufacturing, and operations roles.
- Strong skills in sourcing, candidate assessment, and interview management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple competing demands.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a highly manual recruiting environment without heavy reliance on automation tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using BrassRing or similar Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- Experience partnering with HR, hiring managers, and business leaders throughout the hiring process.
- Familiarity with compensation discussions and offer development.
- Prior experience supporting recruiting efforts across multiple locations.
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, defense, or other technical industries is highly preferred.
What Makes You Successful
- Ability to balance urgency with attention to detail.
- Strong candidate relationship management skills.
- Comfortable managing a large and diverse requisition workload.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented approach to recruiting challenges.
- Ability to build credibility and influence hiring decisions through strong partnerships and communication.
Work Environment
This position follows a 9/80 work schedule and requires an on-site presence in the San Diego area, including Poway, Rancho Bernardo, and Torrey Pines. The recruiter must be flexible and willing to travel between locations as business needs require.
You'll work closely with hiring managers, HR partners, and business leaders in a collaborative environment focused on attracting and hiring top talent across a broad range of disciplines. This role is ideal for a recruiter who enjoys a hands-on, high-volume recruiting environment and is passionate about driving hiring results.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.47/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 San Diego,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.
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.
Posting ID: JP-006148012