Job Title: Recruiting Business Partner II

Job Description

This role leads full-cycle recruitment for highly technical positions in a complex, high-impact environment that supports fulfillment center build-outs and site launches. The recruiter manages a significant requisition load, partners closely with hiring managers and cross-functional teams, and ensures strict adherence to talent acquisition policies, processes, and compliance requirements. The position functions as a specialist or recruiting business partner, relying on extensive experience, strong judgment, and a high degree of autonomy to plan and accomplish hiring goals.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment activities, including interviewing, reference checking, extending offers in partnership with the appropriate teams, and conducting orientation for new employees.Perform exit interviews and process changes in employee status in accordance with established policies and procedures.Manage a high volume of requisitions, typically overseeing approximately 60–70 open roles at any given time.Support hiring for highly technical roles such as mechatronics technicians, electrical technicians, and conveyor belt and automation technicians.Act as a recruiting business partner or client lead for assigned business segments, serving as the primary point of contact for hiring managers.Apply talent acquisition policies, processes, and compliance requirements accurately and consistently at scale, including reading, interpreting, and implementing complex guidelines.Coordinate closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, provide candidate updates, and address frequent questions from both managers and candidates.Receive internal candidates and, once requisitions are open, manage both internal and externally sourced candidates throughout the recruitment process.Slot candidates into appropriate requisitions as they come online, ensuring alignment between candidate profiles and role requirements.Collaborate with the sourcing team, which provides external candidate pipelines, and ensure seamless handoff and ongoing communication.Work closely with the compensation team during the closing phase, including submitting tickets, navigating approvals, and ensuring offers align with internal guidelines.Maintain deep understanding of offer processes, compensation structures, and internal approval workflows, even though the role does not directly issue offers.Serve as the operational “glue” for the assigned business segment, connecting hiring managers, candidates, sourcing partners, and internal support teams.Use an applicant tracking system (ATS) and other talent acquisition tools to manage requisitions, track candidates, and maintain accurate records.Stay organized under pressure by effectively blocking and prioritizing calendar time, managing competing deadlines, and maintaining clear communication.Respond promptly and professionally to frequent questions from candidates and hiring managers, providing guidance on process, timelines, and next steps.Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and workflows, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the talent acquisition function.Pull and analyze reports, monitor recruiting metrics, and use data to assess performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).Ramp up quickly in a metrics-driven environment, consistently meeting or exceeding performance expectations.Lead and direct the work of others when needed, leveraging extensive recruiting experience and judgment to support team goals.Utilize creativity and sound judgment to solve complex recruiting challenges and support the successful launch of new operations and sites.

Essential Skills

3–5+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or a closely related field.Proven full-cycle recruiting experience, including managing candidates from initial contact through offer and onboarding.Experience functioning as a recruiting business partner (RBP), client lead, or full lifecycle recruiter rather than solely a sourcing specialist.Operationally strong talent acquisition background, with demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of requisitions and candidates.Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and related recruiting technologies.Strong understanding of talent acquisition policies, processes, and compliance requirements, with the ability to read, interpret, and apply them accurately at scale.Experience working with complex talent acquisition processes, including approvals, compensation coordination, and internal mobility.Ability to stay organized under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and effectively prioritize tasks and calendar time.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering closely with hiring managers and interacting frequently with candidates.Analytical mindset with comfort pulling reports, working with metrics, and operating in a highly metrics-driven environment.Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to identify and implement process improvements.Familiarity with corporate recruiting environments and expectations.Bachelor’s degree preferred.Ability to work in or regularly be present in the Seattle-area (Seattle or Bellevue), as required by performance needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience as a recruiting business partner, client lead, or similar role supporting complex technical or operational business units.background in corporate recruiting, particularly in environments with complex approval, compensation, and compliance structures.Experience supporting technical hiring, such as technicians in mechatronics, electrical systems, conveyor belts, or automation.Prior experience as a recruiting coordinator or recruiter with at least 2+ years of closing candidates in a structured talent acquisition environment.Demonstrated ability to act as a central coordination point or “glue” between sourcing teams, hiring managers, and internal support functions.Experience working in high-growth or launch environments where operations and sites are being stood up from the ground up.Comfort working with a wide range of stakeholders, including compensation teams and other cross-functional partners.High degree of creativity and latitude in solving recruiting challenges and meeting hiring goals.Ability to ramp up quickly in new processes, systems, and organizational structures.

Work Environment

The role operates in a highly technical, fast-paced, and metrics-driven environment that supports fulfillment center build-outs and the launch of new operational sites. The recruiter works closely with hiring managers, sourcing teams, compensation partners, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate hiring for technical roles. Work typically involves managing a significant requisition load, frequent interaction via digital tools and applicant tracking systems, and regular use of reports and metrics to track performance. The position is based in the Seattle-area (Seattle or Bellevue), with an expectation of local presence, especially if performance support or closer collaboration is needed. The culture emphasizes accuracy, execution, strong organization, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining high-quality candidate and stakeholder experiences.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2026.

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\nAbout Aston Carter\n\n

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.

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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.

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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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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