Contract Recruiter

We are looking for a highly experienced Contract Recruiter to support hiring across R&D and Field Service functions. This is not a transactional recruiting role, we are seeking a true Talent Acquisition business partner who can influence, advise, and drive hiring outcomes in a fast-paced, highly technical environment. You will partner closely with hiring managers and HR leaders to shape search strategies, elevate hiring decisions, and deliver high-quality talent aligned to Nova’s growth priorities. Key Responsibilities Strategic Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers across R&D and Field Service organizations Lead intake discussions to define success profiles, hiring strategy, and market approach Influence decision-making through data, market insights, and candidate intelligence Drive alignment on must-have vs. nice-to-have criteria and realistic hiring expectations Full-Cycle Recruiting Execution Own end-to-end recruitment: intake ? sourcing ? screening ? interview ? offer ? close Build and execute targeted sourcing strategies across technical and field-based talent markets Proactively identify and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn and other channels Maintain a strong, consistent candidate experience from first touch through onboarding Market Expertise & Talent Strategy Build pipelines for hard-to-fill roles in engineering, diagnostics, field service, and related disciplines Operational Excellence Partner with TA Ops and coordination teams to ensure efficient interview processes Manage req progress, pipeline health, and reporting within the ATS Drive urgency, accountability, and process adherence across stakeholders Qualifications 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in medical device, diagnostics, life sciences, or technical environments Proven success hiring for R&D (engineering, scientific) and/or Field Service / customer-facing technical roles Demonstrated ability to operate as a business partner, not just a requisition filler Strong sourcing capability and comfort engaging passive technical talent Experience influencing senior stakeholders and managing competing priorities Data-driven mindset with strong attention to pipeline health and hiring metrics Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev