Recruiter II

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Recruiter II in Hazelwood, MO, a hybrid role within our Talent Acquisition team. You will drive sourcing strategies, engage candidates, and support end-to-end recruiting across multiple functions to meet staffing goals.

The ideal candidate has practical full lifecycle recruiting experience, proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, and the ability to analyze recruiting metrics while partnering with hiring managers to ensure inclusive, compliant talent selection.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience required; 5 years preferred.
• Strong full life cycle recruiting experience from sourcing to closing.
• Proficiency with candidate sourcing tools, especially LinkedIn Recruiter.

Responsibilities

• Leverage multiple recruiting techniques to identify and attract top talent.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to build pipelines and talent communities.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to align on candidate profiles and interview processes.
• Engage with external staffing partners to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates.
• Maintain a diverse and inclusive recruiting process across all stages.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Full lifecycle recruiting

LinkedIn Recruiter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Job Title: Recruiter II

The Recruiter II plays a key role in identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent across a variety of roles. As a member of the Talent Acquisition team, this position develops and executes sourcing strategies, builds talent communities and pipelines, and supports company-wide staffing goals for current and future hiring needs. The Recruiter II uses multiple sourcing techniques, partners closely with stakeholders and external staffing partners, and ensures that the recruiting process and talent pools remain inclusive and aligned with organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Leverage multiple recruiting and sourcing techniques to identify and attract top talent for a variety of open positions.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines and talent communities that support both current and future staffing needs.
• Work as an active member of the Talent Acquisition team to align recruiting efforts with overall hiring goals and workforce plans.
• Identify and engage talent pools through tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and other candidate sourcing platforms.
• Manage and nurture relationships with external staffing partners to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates.
• Build and maintain a robust talent community by engaging prospective candidates and keeping them informed of relevant opportunities.
• Support and promote a diverse and inclusive recruiting process and talent pool throughout all stages of the hiring lifecycle.
• Conduct full life cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, offer support, and candidate closing.
• Analyze and discuss key recruiting metrics such as offer extend rates, offer acceptance rates, and candidate pass-through rates to improve hiring effectiveness.
• Manage candidates through established recruiting workflows, ensuring accurate status updates and a smooth candidate experience.
• Identify and resolve issues related to incorrect candidate status steps or workflow errors in recruiting systems.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and stakeholders, providing guidance on sourcing strategies, candidate markets, and hiring best practices.
• Influence and partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment on candidate profiles, interview processes, and selection decisions.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and hiring needs in a fast-paced recruiting environment while maintaining high-quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience required, with 5 years of recruiting experience preferred.
• Bachelors degree is required.
• Primary background in recruiting rather than broader human resources roles.
• Strong full life cycle recruiting experience, including sourcing, screening, and managing candidates through the entire hiring process.
• Demonstrated sourcing expertise with the ability to identify and engage qualified candidates for a variety of roles.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other candidate sourcing tools.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and discuss recruiting metrics, including offer extend rates, offer acceptance rates, and candidate pass-through rates.
• Understanding of OFCCP requirements and how they apply to recruiting processes.
• Experience managing candidates through recruiting workflows and resolving issues related to incorrect candidate status steps.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a Talent Acquisition team.
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced recruiting environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• In-house corporate recruiting experience is strongly preferred over experience primarily within staffing agencies.
• Comfort learning and navigating applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms, even without extensive prior ATS experience.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities while maintaining a high level of candidate and stakeholder engagement.

Work Environment

This role is based in Hazelwood, Missouri (STL area) and follows a hybrid work model with 2 days on‑site and 3 days remote each week. Start times are flexible, with typical schedules between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., and the expectation to work a full 8-hour day, Monday through Friday. Specific start times beyond 8:30 a.m. may be discussed based on individual needs. The environment is fast‑paced and collaborative, with regular interaction across the Talent Acquisition team, hiring managers, and external staffing partners, and relies heavily on recruiting technologies, sourcing tools, and candidate management systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hazelwood, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Hazelwood,MO.

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 [e-mail] 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.