Is the Contract Recruiter role remote?

It's hybrid — Vestwell expects some on-site time in New York, NY, United States.

What's the salary range?

Vestwell lists $70,000–$85,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

2–3 years of relevant experience for this Contract Recruiter role.

Where is the role based?

Vestwell is hiring for this position in New York, NY, United States.

What seniority level is this role?

Vestwell targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Contract for this Contract Recruiter role at Vestwell.

Contract Recruiter at Vestwell

Joblaze summary

In the role of Contract Recruiter at Vestwell, the individual will manage the full-cycle recruitment process for Operations, Services, and G&A positions, collaborating closely with leadership to develop effective hiring strategies. Key skills include proficiency in ATS platforms like Greenhouse, strong interpersonal communication, and a solid understanding of market conditions. This position is ideal for someone with 2-3 years of recruitment experience, particularly in a startup or fintech environment, who is eager to grow into a talent acquisition expert. Vestwell's hybrid work model supports collaboration while allowing flexibility.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 7, 2026. Last confirmed on Vestwell's careers page October 7, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$127,000).
Starts above 7% of 1307 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 178 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Contract Recruiter role remote?: It's hybrid — Vestwell expects some on-site time in New York, NY, United States.
What's the salary range?: Vestwell lists $70,000–$85,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: 2–3 years of relevant experience for this Contract Recruiter role.
Where is the role based?: Vestwell is hiring for this position in New York, NY, United States.
What seniority level is this role?: Vestwell targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Contract for this Contract Recruiter role at Vestwell.

From the original posting

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking a mid-level Recruiter to help Vestwell expand by hiring top-notch Operations, Services, and G&A roles in our New York or King of Prussia office. In this role, you'll partner with leadership teams to determine recruitment needs and develop hiring strategies. You'll own search strategy and sourcing approach, advise hiring managers on market conditions, compensation, and selection decisions, and negotiate and extend offers to candidates. You will also ensure data integrity in Rippling (our HRIS) and Greenhouse (our ATS) and advise and influence hiring teams in making objective hiring decisions. To ensure success, the Recruiter should have a demonstrable track record in hiring talented candidates across business functions. Outstanding recruiters study metrics to track recruitment successes and identify opportunities for improvement in the hiring process.

What Will You Be Doing?

Day-to-day you will be expected to:

Own full-cycle recruiting for entry to Senior Manager level Operations, Services, and G&A roles.
Develop and implement hiring strategies in consultation with hiring managers, advising them on market conditions, compensation, and selection decisions.
Determine the audience, method, and reach of the hiring process for each search.
Negotiate and extend offers to candidates.
Develop recruitment marketing strategy and campaigns that position Vestwell as an employer of choice.
Select and advertise positions via suitable recruitment platforms and networks.
Ensure data integrity in Greenhouse and Rippling and use recruiting metrics to improve the hiring process.

Requirements

The Necessities:

2-3 years of full-cycle recruitment experience
Experience working with internal and external clients with competing priorities and deadlines
Excellent interpersonal communication and time management skills
Strong social aptitude and ability to build relationships across functions and levels
Industry knowledge to be able to talk to job prospects and understand qualifications
Ability to quickly adapt to and learn new tools as needed; proactive in learning independently and applying to on-the-job scenarios
Hunger and drive to grow into a talent acquisition expert for Vestwell
Proficient in recruiting ATS platforms; preferably Greenhouse

The Extras:

Internal and external negotiation skills
Previous work experience in sales, research, operations, customer service, information technology, administration, schedule coordination, or other related jobs
Experience with project and program management
Experience working in startup and or FinTech environment(s)

This role will be based in our New York or King of Prussia office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation.

This role will be hired on a W-2, contract-to-hire basis of up to 3 months, with the potential to extend and/or convert to full-time employment.

The expected base salary range for this position is $70K - $85K base. This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired.

Employee Benefits
We’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.

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