Contract Recruiter

Junior Recruiter- Contract

Pay Rate: $28-30/ per hr.

Location: New York, NY 10016

Job Summary

We are seeking a driven and motivated Junior Recruiter to join our fast-paced, agency-style recruiting team focused on hospitality staffing. This role is ideal for someone with 1–2 years of recruiting or hospitality experience who is eager to grow in a performance-driven, high-volume environment.

As a Junior Recruiter, you will play a key role in sourcing, screening, and placing candidates across a variety of hospitality roles, including servers, bartenders, kitchen staff, and event personnel. You will work closely with internal leadership and clients to meet urgent staffing needs while building strong candidate pipelines. This position offers the opportunity to develop both recruiting and client-facing skills in a metrics-driven setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, recruit, and screen candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and direct outreach
• Manage a high volume of open roles and candidate pipelines simultaneously
• Conduct phone screenings and assess candidate qualifications, availability, and fit for client needs
• Coordinate interviews and facilitate the hiring process from initial contact through placement
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates to ensure engagement and a positive experience
• Partner with internal teams to understand client staffing needs, timelines, and priorities
• Support and participate in hiring events, open houses, and job fairs
• Track recruiting activity, candidate flow, and placements within the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Meet or exceed weekly and monthly recruiting metrics, including submittals, placements, and fill rates
• Assist with onboarding and ensure all compliance documentation is completed accurately and on time

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of recruiting experience or hospitality industry experience preferred
• Background in hospitality (restaurants, catering, events, hotels) is a strong plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-service mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume, and deadline-driven environment
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable working toward individual and team performance goals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); ATS experience is a plus
• Positive, competitive, and team-oriented attitude

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

Preferred Skills

• Experience recruiting for hourly, event-based, or seasonal roles
• Familiarity with sourcing tools such as Indeed, LinkedIn, and other job boards
• Ability to quickly evaluate candidate fit and make placement decisions
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize competing demands

Work Environment

• Agency-style recruiting environment with a strong focus on performance and results
• High-volume staffing across hospitality and event-based roles
• Collaborative team setting with opportunities for growth and advancement

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced staffing agency environment
• Exposure to both recruiting and client-facing responsibilities
• Performance-driven culture with advancement opportunities
• Hands-on experience in high-volume hiring and workforce management

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to legally protected status.