Human Resources (HR) Recruiter

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Recruiter to support hiring initiatives for a pharmaceutical organization in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This is a Long-term Contract position focused on managing end-to-end recruitment for scientific and manufacturing-related roles in a fast-paced, regulated environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling a high volume of openings while partnering closely with hiring managers to move candidates efficiently from intake through offer.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full recruitment process from initial intake meetings through offer delivery for a range of scientific, quality, and manufacturing positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify talent needs, align on search strategies, and maintain momentum throughout the hiring cycle.
• Source and engage candidates with experience in roles such as QA, QC, production, warehouse, and other regulated industry functions.
• Manage a substantial requisition load simultaneously while maintaining organization, responsiveness, and a strong candidate experience.
• Coordinate interviews directly, communicate with candidates and stakeholders, and ensure timely progression through each stage of the process.
• Use an applicant tracking system effectively to manage workflows, update candidate records, and maintain accurate recruitment data.
• Collaborate with sourcing support resources while independently owning day-to-day recruiting activity across assigned openings.
• Extend offers and guide candidates through final stages of the hiring process in alignment with company practices.
• At least 1 year of recruiting experience with direct involvement in full-cycle hiring.
• Background recruiting within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or another highly regulated industry is required.
• Experience hiring for scientific or manufacturing-related positions, including areas such as quality assurance and quality control.
• Ability to manage a high-volume requisition workload across multiple openings at the same time.
• Hands-on experience using an applicant tracking system and understanding how candidate information is managed throughout the hiring lifecycle.
• Strong sourcing, coordination, and stakeholder management skills in a corporate recruiting environment.
• Proven ability to independently schedule interviews, manage candidate communication, and drive searches through offer stage.