Contract Recruiter

Accentuate Staffing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Contract Recruiter in Raleigh, NC, to manage full-cycle recruiting for a global pharmaceutical manufacturer. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of recruiting experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency with ATS systems. This role involves developing recruiting strategies, collaborating with hiring managers, and ensuring compliance with hiring policies.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing or life sciences.
• Proven success sourcing and recruiting for exempt and non-exempt roles in manufacturing, quality, engineering, and operations.
• Familiarity with cGMP environments and FDA-regulated roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment life cycle, from job posting and sourcing to offer negotiation.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and role requirements.
• Track and report on recruiting metrics like time-to-fill and cost-per-hire.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ATS systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is currently recruiting for a Contract Recruiter for a global pharmaceutical manufacturer in Raleigh, NC. The Recruiter will play a key role in attracting, sourcing, and hiring top talent to support the organization’s growth within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. This individual will manage full-cycle recruiting activities for a variety of roles, including operations, manufacturing, quality, engineering, and corporate positions. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of recruiting experience and a strong understanding of the unique requirements and compliance standards within pharmaceutical or life sciences manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment life cycle, from job posting and sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, role requirements, and business objectives.
• Develop and execute effective recruiting strategies to attract high-quality candidates through multiple channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, networking, employee referrals, and industry events.
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates for technical and cultural fit.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company hiring policies and procedures, including EEO and OFCCP regulations.
• Provide a positive candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
• Track and report on recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source effectiveness.
• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to support workforce planning and talent pipeline development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical manufacturing or life sciences industries.
• Proven success sourcing and recruiting for both exempt and non-exempt roles in manufacturing, quality, engineering, and operations.
• Familiarity with cGMP environments and FDA-regulated roles strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with ATS systems and recruiting tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc.).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.