[Hiring] Contract Recruiter - Research & Academic Medicine @Aston Carter

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter for a long-term remote position to support high-volume hiring across multiple research and academic medicine departments. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who excel in fast-paced settings, enjoy collaborating with physicians, researchers, and department leaders, and have experience in healthcare, academic medicine, or research institutions.

• Manage a full-cycle recruiting process from intake through offer acceptance.
• Support a portfolio of departments and serve as a trusted recruiting partner to hiring managers and leadership.
• Recruit for a variety of research, scientific, administrative, and professional-level positions.
• Maintain strong communication with hiring managers and candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract passive and active talent.
• Manage fluctuating requisition volumes, with peak workloads ranging from 30-60 active requisitions.
• Drive recruitment efforts with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Provide market insight and consultative guidance to hiring leaders.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting within academic medical centers, research hospitals, healthcare systems, universities, or scientific/research-driven organizations.
• Proven ability to manage high requisition volumes.
• Experience partnering with physicians, principal investigators, researchers, or leadership.
• Strong sourcing, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Highly organized with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail.

Requirements

• High-volume recruiting experience.
• Experience with research-based roles.
• Ability to manage ramp hiring.
• Motivated and personable candidate.

Benefits

• 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)

Company Description

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.