Associate Recruiter

Job Title: Associate Recruiter Job Description This role focuses on full-cycle sourcing and recruiting for both exempt and non-exempt positions within Automation & Engineering and Real Estate & Facilities. You will manage high-volume requisitions, support both legacy sites and new site launches, and partner closely with stakeholders in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The position requires a recruiter with strong sourcing expertise who can identify and engage talent in competitive and geographically challenging markets. Responsibilities

- Source and recruit candidates for both exempt and non-exempt roles across Automation & Engineering and Real Estate & Facilities job families.
- Manage high-volume requisitions, ensuring timely progress and clear communication across all open roles.
- Support hiring for existing (legacy) sites as well as new site launches, ensuring staffing is completed prior to site openings.
- Conduct advanced sourcing using Boolean search techniques and diverse talent mapping strategies to identify passive and active candidates.
- Recruit for a wide range of roles, including Area Maintenance Managers, Maintenance Planners, Technicians, and specialized positions such as Quality Refrigeration Specialists.
- Engage and nurture passive candidates, building strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
- Navigate compensation challenges and effectively position opportunities in competitive talent markets.
- Source and recruit candidates in rural or geographically challenging locations, adapting strategies to local market conditions.
- Collaborate closely with hiring stakeholders to understand role requirements, refine search strategies, and provide market insights.
- Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruiting tools to manage candidates, track progress, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Work within tight timelines and launch schedules, proactively identifying risks and escalating issues that may impact hiring deadlines.
- Demonstrate strong interest in long-term opportunities and contribute to the ongoing improvement of recruiting processes and best practices.

Essential Skills

- At least 3 years of sourcing experience.
- Strong sourcing capabilities, including advanced Boolean search techniques and diverse talent mapping strategies.
- Experience recruiting for both technical and non-technical roles.
- Proven ability to conduct passive sourcing and engage candidates who are not actively seeking new roles.
- Demonstrated success navigating compensation challenges and closing candidates in competitive talent markets.
- Experience sourcing candidates in rural or geographically challenging locations.
- Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and modern recruiting tools.
- Experience in talent acquisition with a focus on high-volume recruiting and tight deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience recruiting for roles in Automation & Engineering and Real Estate & Facilities is highly beneficial.
- Prior experience hiring for Area Maintenance Managers, Maintenance Planners, Technicians, or similar maintenance and facilities roles is a plus.
- Comfort working across both exempt and non-exempt job families.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and advise hiring teams.
- Interest in long-term career opportunities, including potential for conversion to a permanent role when hiring restrictions are lifted.

Work Environment This is a 100% onsite role based in one of the following locations: Seattle, WA; Bellevue, WA; Nashville, TN; or Arlington, VA. The position follows a standard business schedule with no holiday work expected. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that supports high-volume hiring for both established operations and new site launches. The team values candidate quality and relevant experience over specific location, and you will have access to modern recruiting technologies and applicant tracking systems to support your sourcing and hiring activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

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 [email protected] 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.