Contract recruiter, HR​/Recruitment

6-month contract with possible extension

Pay Rate up to $50.00 an hour based on skills and experience

Our client is a leading global pharmaceutical company seeking an experienced Recruiter to join their Talent Acquisition team on a 6-month contract with the potential for extension. This is an exciting opportunity to support hiring within a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, partnering with hiring managers to attract and hire top talent across a variety of operational and professional roles.

The ideal candidate will have experience recruiting within the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or light industrial industries and will thrive in a collaborative, high-volume environment where priorities shift quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from requisition intake through offer acceptance.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, develop recruiting strategies, and provide market insights.
• Source, screen, interview, and present qualified candidates for a variety of roles within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines using a variety of sourcing techniques.
• Coordinate interviews, manage candidate communications, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to ensure timely and effective hiring decisions.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations throughout the recruitment process.
• Support multiple business units and hiring managers while effectively managing competing priorities and changing business needs.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting within pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or light industrial environments is required.
• Candidates may come from either an agency recruiting or corporate talent acquisition background.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively with hiring managers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and high-priority searches simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while balancing competing priorities.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting tools.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required with relevant recruiting experience.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a recruiter with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills who can quickly build credibility with hiring managers, candidates, and cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will be highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple high-priority openings while delivering an outstanding candidate and stakeholder experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-class pharmaceutical organization and make an immediate impact on a growing manufacturing operation, with the potential for contract extension based on business needs and performance.