Contract Recruiter

Lee Hecht Harrison

Elizabeth, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$54 Per Hour
SKILLS
Candidate Sourcing, Communication Skills, Documentation, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Logistics, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Technical Recruiting
LOCATION
Elizabeth, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Contract Recruiter - Engineering

Location: Hybrid - Elizabeth, NJ

Schedule: Hybrid (on-site and remote)

Compensation: Hourly rate up to $55/hour

Contract Length: 4-6 months

Start: ASAP

Overview

Seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter with a strong background in Engineering recruiting to support high-volume and specialized hiring needs. This role requires a hands-on sourcer and full-cycle recruiter who can move quickly, engage top technical talent, and partner effectively with hiring managers. Experience recruiting within the port or maritime industry is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle recruiting for Engineering roles, from intake through offer

  • Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and direct outreach

  • Screen and qualify engineering talent for technical fit, experience, and cultural alignment

  • Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and hiring priorities

  • Coordinate interviews, provide candidate feedback, and manage candidate communications

  • Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of candidates throughout the recruitment process

  • Support urgent and time-sensitive hiring needs in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

  • Proven experience recruiting for Engineering roles (mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, or related disciplines)

  • Strong sourcing capabilities; must be comfortable with proactive outreach and pipeline building

  • Experience working as a contract or agency recruiter preferred

  • Ability to operate independently and hit the ground running

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Port, maritime, logistics, or industrial industry experience a plus

Why This Role

  • Competitive hourly rate up to $55/hour

  • Hybrid work schedule in Elizabeth, NJ (3 or 4 days onsite)

  • Immediate, impactful role with a defined 4-6 month contract

  • Opportunity to support critical engineering talent needs in a specialized environment

Pay Details: $45.00 to $54.00 per hour

Search managed by: Tracy Galarza

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison