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Job Title: Talent Acquisition SpecialistJob Description

We are excited to offer a dynamic opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a focus on end-to-end recruitment activities. This role supports multiple teams within our organization and is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a strategic mindset to hiring. This is a virtual position that will begin as a 4 to 5 month contract with the potential to extend on a quarterly basis up to 18 months.

Responsibilities

+ Lead full-cycle recruitment for roles across key business areas including Core Engineering, Go-to-Market, Sales and Marketing, Azure, Data Security, and MAI.

+ Focus on strategic recruiting and sourcing, identifying and engaging hard-to-find talent across different areas of the business.

+ Collaborate closely with hiring managers to develop targeted recruiting strategies and ensure a high-quality candidate and manager experience throughout the hiring lifecycle.

+ Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and business priorities.

+ Execute different aspects of the recruitment cycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and pre-onboarding.

+ Perform targeted searches using platforms like LinkedIn and other open-source communities.

+ Engage and pipeline candidates, keeping them warm for future opportunities.

+ Communicate employment opportunities, benefits, and organizational culture to potential applicants.

+ Deliver market insights and analytics to stakeholders, helping shape hiring strategies.

+ Maintain compliance with legal policies and hiring procedures.

Essential Skills

+ 3 years of experience in talent acquisition as a Recruiter.

+ Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Liberal Arts, or a related field OR equivalent experience.

+ Strong understanding of talent markets and candidate profiles.

+ Ability to develop and execute hiring strategies under tight deadlines.

+ Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

+ Strong market analytics and reporting capabilities.

+ Knowledge of recruitment principles, selection, and training.

+ Adaptability to process changes and evolving business needs.

+ Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

+ LinkedIn Certification is preferred.

+ Experience recruiting for a large technology company is an advantage.

Work Environment

This is a contract role with an initial remote period of 4 to 5 months, extendable up to 18 months. The work environment is fast-paced and virtual, offering flexibility and a focus on strategic recruitment. Collaboration with multiple teams and leveraging technology platforms like LinkedIn is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $43.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2025.

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® double diamond 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] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.