Contract Recruiter Jobs in New York
Contract Recruiter jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in financial services, healthcare, technology, and professional services and openings at every level from coordinator to senior talent acquisition lead. New York City drives the majority of postings, with meaningful activity in Albany and Buffalo as well, and large employers including JPMorgan Chase, Northwell Health, and IBM consistently hire contract recruiters across their New York operations. High-volume hiring, executive search, and diversity recruiting are the specialties that appear most often in current New York listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Overview
We are seeking a results-driven, detail-oriented Senior Contract Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for high-volume clinical and member support roles. This role will partner closely with other recruiters, HR, and IT teams to ensure smooth, fast, and effective hiring processes. The ideal candidate is process-focused, data-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage full-cycle recruitment for high-volume pharmacy and member support roles, from intake to offer acceptance.
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Collaborate with fellow recruiters, People team, and IT to ensure alignment and seamless onboarding.
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Maintain an organized, efficient recruiting process, with exceptional attention to detail and a tight focus on metrics to monitor progress toward goals.
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Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, build candidate profiles, and set interview strategies.
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Manage candidate pipelines, ensuring an excellent candidate experience throughout the process.
Qualifications
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6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including at least 3 years in a startup environment.
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Proven success in high-volume hiring (clinical or customer/member support preferred).
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Strong process orientation with exceptional attention to detail.
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Excellent data skills—comfortable using metrics to drive decision-making and track progress.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a customer-service mindset.
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Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Preferred: Experience in healthtech or healthcare services recruiting.
Contract Details
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Start Date: July 1, 2026
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Anticipated End Date: Early to Mid-December 2026
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Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
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Hours: Full-time commitment required
NOTE: A shorter contract starting asap is also available
CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS NOTICE
In response to ongoing and industry-wide fraudulent recruitment activities (i.e., job scams), Rightway wants to inform potential candidates that we will only contact them from the @rightwayhealthcare.com email domain. We will never ask for bank details or deposits of any kind as a condition of employment.
ABOUT RIGHTWAY:
Rightway is on a mission to harmonize healthcare for everyone, everywhere. Our products guide patients to the best care and medications by inserting clinicians and pharmacists into a patient’s care journey through a modern, mobile app. Rightway is a front door to healthcare, giving patients the tools they need along with on-demand access to Rightway health guides, human experts that answer their questions and manage the frustrating parts of healthcare for them.
Since its founding in 2017, Rightway has raised over $205mm from investors including Khosla Ventures, Thrive Capital, and Tiger Global. We’re headquartered in New York City, with satellite offices in Denver and Dallas. Our clients rely on us to transform the healthcare experience, improve outcomes for their teams, and decrease their healthcare costs.
HOW WE LIVE OUR VALUES TO OUR TEAMMATES:
We’re seeking those with passion for healthcare and relentless devotion to our goal. We need team members that embody our following core values:
1) We are human, first
Our humanity binds us together. We bring the same empathetic approach to every individual we engage with, whether it be our members, our clients, or each other. We are all worthy of respect and understanding and we engage in our interactions with care and intention. We honor our stories. We listen to—and hear—each other, we celebrate our differences and similarities, we are present for each other, and we strive for mutual understanding.
2) We redefine what is possible
We always look beyond the obstacles in front of us to imagine new solutions. We approach our work with inspiration from other industries, other leaders, and other challenges. We use ingenuity and resourcefulness when faced with tough problems.
3) We debate then commit
We believe that a spirit of open discourse is part of a healthy culture. We understand and appreciate different perspectives and we challenge our assumptions. When working toward a decision or a new solution, we actively listen to one another, approach it with a “yes, and” mentality, and assume positive intent. Once a decision is made, we align and champion it as one team.
4) We cultivate grit
Changing healthcare doesn’t happen overnight. We reflect and learn from challenges and approach the future with a determination to strive for better. In the face of daunting situations, we value persistence. We embrace failure as a stepping stone to future success. On this journey, we seek to act with guts, resilience, initiative, and tenacity.
5) We seek to delight
Healthcare is complicated and personal. We work tirelessly to meet the goals of our clients while also delivering the best experience to our members. We recognize that no matter the role or team, we each play a crucial part in our members’ care and take that responsibility seriously. When faced with an obstacle, we are kind, respectful, and solution-oriented in our approach. We hold ourselves accountable to our clients and our members’ success.
Rightway is Proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in strength in the diversity of thought processes, beliefs, background and education and fosters an inclusive culture where differences are celebrated to drive the best business decisions possible. We do not discriminate on any basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the consideration of merit, qualifications, need and performance.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Contract Recruiter Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Bank of China2

- Bloomberg2

- FreshDirect2

- Bank of China USA1

- Charles River Associates1

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software7
- Banking & Financial Services4
- Retail2
- Artificial Intelligence1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in contract recruiter jobs across New York.
- Two or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate or agency setting
- Demonstrated sourcing ability using applicant tracking systems and talent databases
- Experience recruiting for financial services, healthcare, or technology roles in New York
- Strong knowledge of employment law and Equal Employment Opportunity compliance requirements
- Ability to manage high-volume requisitions and meet time-to-fill targets independently
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field preferred
Contract Recruiter Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a contract recruiter in New York?
New York does not require a state-issued license to work as a contract recruiter, so the path centers on education and experience. Most hiring managers expect at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, along with hands-on sourcing or coordination experience. Professional certifications such as PHR or SHRM-CP are well recognized by New York employers and strengthen a candidate's profile considerably, particularly for roles in financial services and healthcare.
How much do contract recruiters make in New York?
Contract recruiters in New York earn a median of about $84,380 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,040 for the lowest 10% to over $149,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire contract recruiters in New York?
Employers hiring contract recruiters in New York right now include Bank of China, Bloomberg, and FreshDirect, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's density of financial institutions, health systems, and global technology firms means contract recruiting assignments here tend to run longer and cover higher volumes than in most other states.
Which New York cities have the most contract recruiter jobs?
New York, Bronx, and Lancaster account for the largest share of contract recruiter openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its concentration of investment banks, law firms, health systems, and corporate headquarters that require ongoing talent acquisition support, while Albany draws volume from state government and healthcare networks, and Buffalo's growing healthcare and financial sectors anchor activity in western New York.
Are there remote contract recruiter jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 33% of contract recruiter openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work, sourcing, screening, and coordination, can be done without being on-site. The roles most likely to be fully remote are those focused on corporate technology or professional services hiring, while healthcare and high-touch executive search roles more often require at least some in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a contract recruiter in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a recruiting coordinator or talent acquisition assistant role, which large New York employers use as a structured on-ramp to full-cycle work. Northwell Health, JPMorgan Chase, and major staffing firms headquartered in New York City regularly post associate-level recruiting roles that require no prior recruiting background. Candidates coming from adjacent roles in HR administration, customer success, or account management tend to interview well, and earning a SHRM-CP or PHR while building a candidate pipeline gives a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to contract recruiter jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to contract recruiter jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employer through each listing.
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