Contract Recruiter - New York

Acquisition Network LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

Acquisition Network LLC is seeking a Contract Recruiter for full-cycle searches across startup functions in New York. The engagement is a contractor role with fixed pay ranges and workload as agreed upfront.

Responsibilities include sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and maintaining compliant records. The ideal candidate demonstrates hands-on sourcing, strong communication, and the ability to manage candidate pipelines across assigned searches.

Qualifications

• Hands-on sourcing and recruiting experience with completed searches.
• Clear communication and reliable follow-through.
• Ability to explain prior work without sharing confidential material.
• Familiarity with the startup and professional-services ecosystem in the target city.

Responsibilities

• Source relevant professionals through research and networks.
• Screen experience and interest; submit accurate candidate summaries.
• Coordinate interviews and feedback with the recruiting team.
• Maintain clean pipeline records and candidate consent.

Skills

Sourcing

Full-cycle recruiting

Communication

Independent organization

Candidate screening

Job description

Acquisition Network is accepting applications for a paid Contract Recruiter opening focused on full-cycle searches across startup functions in New York.

The work

As a Contract Recruiter, your specialty is full-cycle searches across startup functions. Scope, assigned accounts or searches, workload, and engagement terms must be agreed before work starts.

Responsibilities

• Apply your experience in full-cycle searches across startup functions to the agreed work.
• Clarify the approved requisition, must-have qualifications, location, and evaluation criteria.
• Source relevant professionals through appropriate research, professional networks, and permission-based outreach.
• Screen experience and interest, and submit accurate candidate summaries against an actual assigned search.
• Coordinate interviews and feedback with the recruiting team and keep candidates informed.
• Maintain candidate consent, submission ownership, and clean pipeline records.
• Share search feedback and protect confidential employer and candidate information.

Qualifications

• Hands-on sourcing and recruiting experience in the specialty named in this posting, with examples of completed searches.
• Clear communication, independent organization, and reliable follow-through.
• Ability to explain relevant prior work without sharing confidential client or employer material.
• Familiarity with the startup and professional-services ecosystem in the target city.

Engagement and compensation

Fixed pay: $96,000 to $156,000 per year. Engagement: contractor.

Professional standards

Respect existing employment obligations and disclose conflicts. Do not bring proprietary customer or candidate lists. Use approved tools and handle personal data only for the agreed purpose.

Applicants are evaluated on relevant experience and skills without regard to protected characteristics.