Recruiter (Contract)
rePurpose Global
Software Engineering, People & HR
New York, NY, USA
USD 45-53 / hour
Posted on Oct 7, 2025
Founded in 2017, rePurpose is the leading Packaging Sustainability & Compliance platform for consumer companies. As pioneers of verified plastic recovery, the company enables brands to measure their plastic footprint and recover plastic waste from nature through a global partner network while streamlining compliance across 45+ packaging regulations.
rePurpose has recovered over 88 million pounds of plastic waste, supported 2,300+ waste workers, and maintains 12 active impact projects worldwide. The company's platform helps brands achieve compliance outcomes through advanced data management and regulatory expertise.
rePurpose is headquartered in New York. Learn more at repurpose.global.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Recruiter to join our team! You will be the first dedicated recruiting hire and will have the opportunity to implement best practices and processes from the ground up. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and hiring managers to position rePurpose for scale over the next three years. This role offers the chance to directly contribute to rePurpose’s mission in a collaborative and engaging work environment. This is a 6-month contract with the opportunity to extend based on business requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for both Go-To-Market (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success) and Technical (Engineering, Product) roles, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and meeting hiring timelines for our scaling business.
- Collaborate with hiring managers and senior leadership to define role requirements, develop job descriptions, and implement tailored sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent.
- Proactively build and maintain a diverse talent pipeline for critical functions, leveraging sourcing tools, networks, and events to meet future hiring needs.
- Partner with marketing and leadership to promote the company's unique value proposition to candidates, enhancing visibility and appeal within the competitive market.
- Utilize metrics and data insights to track recruiting performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive informed hiring decisions.
What We Are Looking For:
- 3-5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a high-growth SaaS or tech environment.
- Expertise in leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, sourcing platforms, and creative methods to identify and engage top talent.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, scaling environment with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams, providing strategic guidance and support.
- Track record of meeting or exceeding hiring goals while maintaining a focus on quality, diversity, and candidate experience.
Remuneration
- The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role's scope and complexity, and the candidate's experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided below.
- For roles based in New York City, the estimated compensation for the role is $45.00 - $53.00/ hour.
Why Join Us?
- Impact-Driven Work: Help businesses reduce their environmental footprint and take action on the packaging waste crisis
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate experts dedicated to driving sustainable change.
- Growth Opportunities: As we expand our platform, you'll play a key role in shaping our product vision and strategy.
Location Preference:
The role is remote. We also have our head office in New York City, at 1460 Broadway, where we meet once every quarter. We have a truly global team - with members across Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, London, Nairobi, Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, and Jakarta.