Recruiter (Contract)
repurposeglobal
New York
Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Contract
- People Operations
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 .
## About This Role
We are seeking an experienced **Contract 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.