Recruiter

A NYC-based financial services firm is seeking a Contract Recruiter to support its Talent Acquisition team. The ideal candidate will have a few years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with prior exposure to financial services preferred. This is a 4-month contract with the potential for extension. Training will take place in CT office, with ongoing expectations of one day per week onsite in CT.

Pay: $40-50/hr.

Hybrid schedule, 4 days in office, 1 day remote

Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Support senior recruiters in filling non-technical roles across departments such as sales, finance, and operations.
• Source resumes, screen candidates, and recommend qualified profiles to hiring managers.
• Manage candidate information and progress through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Develop creative job postings and sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Contribute to HR projects focused on diversity, engagement, and candidate experience.
• Stay informed on recruitment trends and industry practices to refine hiring strategies.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards during the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance overall recruitment effectiveness and efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ recruitment experience; 5 years preferred.
• Experience in financial services or fintech recruitment is advantageous.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for candidate management.
• Strong ability to assess resumes and conduct effective screening calls.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of recruitment trends and strategies to identify top talent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with candidates and teams.