Recruiter (Contract)

ResponsibleUs; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

rePurpose Global is seeking a mid-level Contract Recruiter to support high-priority hiring initiatives over a six-month engagement. You will own full-cycle recruiting, partnering with People leadership to deliver an inclusive, efficient hiring experience across sustainability-focused roles.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of recruiting experience, strong sourcing skills, and the ability to manage multiple searches with tight timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in fast-paced environments.
• Strong sourcing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches and tight timelines.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience with ATS platforms and recruiting tools.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for a variety of roles, from intake through offer and close.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, timelines, and profiles.
• Proactively source and engage diverse talent using multiple channels (Lever, LinkedIn, Indeed).
• Screen and interview candidates, ensuring alignment with role requirements and values.
• Manage candidate experience with clear, timely, respectful communication.
• Track and report on hiring progress, pipeline health, and key metrics.
• Support employer branding and continuous improvement of recruiting processes.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Interviewing

Candidate experience

Tools

ATS platforms

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Contract ESG & Sustainability Reporting Mid-level

Contract

Experience Mid-level

Closing Date October 18, 2026

Country United States

Sector ESG & Sustainability Reporting

Job Description

About the Company

Founded in 2017, rePurpose Global is the leading Packaging Sustainability & Compliance platform for consumer companies. We enable brands to measure their plastic footprint, recover plastic waste from nature through a global partner network, and streamline compliance across 45+ packaging regulations — all from one platform.

rePurpose has recovered over 100 million pounds of plastic waste, supported 2,300+ waste workers, and maintains 12 active impact projects worldwide. Our platform helps brands achieve compliance outcomes through advanced data management and regulatory expertise.

Headquartered in New York. Learn more at repurpose.global.

About This Role

We are seeking an experiencedContract Recruiter to support high-priority hiring initiatives over a six-month engagement. This role will partner closely with hiring managers and People leadership to deliver a thoughtful, inclusive, and efficient hiring experience. Candidates with experience recruiting in sustainability, climate, or mission-driven organizations are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for a variety of roles, from intake through offer and close.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, timelines, and candidate profiles.
• Proactively source and engage diverse talent using multiple channels (Lever, LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.).
• Screen and interview candidates, ensuring alignment with role requirements and organizational values.
• Manage candidate experience with clear, timely, and respectful communication.
• Track and report on hiring progress, pipeline health, and key metrics.
• Support employer branding efforts and continuous improvement of recruiting processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in fast-paced or high-growth environments.
• Strong sourcing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously and meet tight timelines.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with ATS platforms and recruiting tools.
• Ability to work East Coast hours.

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting technical, operations, or leadership roles.
• Background in startups, nonprofits, or purpose-driven companies.
• Familiarity with inclusive hiring practices and DEI-focused recruiting strategies.
• Experience recruiting for sustainability, climate, environmental, or mission-driven organizations preferred.

Additional Information:

If you live in or near New York City, our NYC head office is at 1460 Broadway, with 3 days/week in the office.

Research shows that women and underrepresented groups often apply to roles only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic. If you're passionate about this role and our mission, even if you don't meet every qualification, we look forward to receiving your application.

We have a truly global team - with members across Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, London, Nairobi, Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, and Jakarta.

rePurpose Global is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We aim to reflect the global industries, brands, and markets we help navigate packaging compliance — and we welcome, support, and empower all the diverse individuals building the infrastructure for packaging compliance and a more sustainable global economy.