Contract Recruiter/Sourcer

Job Title: Contract RecruiterLocation: Fort Collins, CO or Denver - onsite (possible remote initially) Employment Type: Contract, min 3 months (will consider contract-to-direct for a strong candidate) Industry: Semi-Conductor/Industrial and MedicalCompensation: $40-$50/hour (dependent on experience)Schedule: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri About the Opportunity: We are seeking a motivated Recruiter and/or sourcer to identify, attract, and hire top talent across a variety of roles. This position is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, coordinating with hiring managers, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate is organized, relationship-driven, and passionate about connecting talented professionals with career opportunities. If the contractor is based out of the Denver location, once a week travel to Fort Collins is expected. If based out of the Fort Collins location, there will be minimal travel to the Denver office. Why You'll Love Working Here:*Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability*Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries*People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work*Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates Why This Opportunity is Exciting:This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara SolutionsAcara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? What You'll Do: - The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent, while partnering closely with hiring managers to meet business objectives.- Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers for Engineering, technical, professional, and executive-level positions.- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and business goals to develop effective recruitment strategies.- Utilize multiple sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals to identify top talent.- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline to meet current and future hiring needs.- Coach and advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques, candidate evaluation, and best hiring practices.- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.- Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and job information in the applicant tracking system (ATS).- Track recruitment metrics and provide reports to leadership to improve hiring processes.- Stay current on industry trends, competitive hiring practices, and labor market conditions. What You'll Bring: -Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Business Admin-Minimum of 3+ years of experience recruiting or sourcing on technical and professional positions What Sets You Apart: -Strong engineering recruiting background -Good relationship-building skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. -Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques, candidate assessment, and interview best practices.-Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.-Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.-Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools. Additional Information:Comfortable doing standard reporting and other administrative tasks as needed After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.