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(Contract) Recruiter

Plaid

Remote · USFull-time$60–70/hrPosted todayStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$60–70/hr
Location
Remote · US
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Plaid is seeking a contract GTM recruiter to support its Business recruiting team during a period of growth. The recruiter will source candidates, conduct early-stage screens, manage pipelines and interview logistics, and help ensure a positive candidate experience. The role also supports recruiting projects and shares market feedback and potential roadblocks with the team.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RecruitingSourcingFast-Paced HiringSourcing ToolsApplicant Tracking SystemsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAdaptabilityTeamworkReliabilityConfidentialityAttention to DetailFintech

Qualifications

3+ Years Recruiting or Sourcing ExperienceContract or Agency Recruiting ExperienceHigh-Growth Environment Hiring Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam. The Role We’re looking for a contract GTM recruiter to support our Business recruiting team during a period of growth. You’ll work alongside our recruiters and hiring managers to keep searches moving: sourcing candidates, running early-stage screens, and making sure every candidate has a great experience. What You’ll Do

  • Source and engage candidates for Business roles through outreach, referrals, and talent pools

  • Conduct initial recruiter screens and share clear, structured feedback with the recruiting team and hiring manager

  • Manage candidate pipelines and keep interview scheduling and logistics on track

  • Keep our applicant tracking system accurate and up to date

  • Deliver a timely, communicative, and respectful candidate experience at every stage

  • Support the recruiting team with projects, such as building talent pipelines, improving outreach templates, and refining process documentation

  • Flag roadblocks, market feedback, and candidate concerns to the recruiting team early

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of recruiting or sourcing experience, ideally including some contract or agency work

  • Experience supporting hiring in a fast-paced or high-growth environment

  • Comfort with sourcing tools and an applicant tracking system

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to ramp quickly and work well in a team with shifting priorities

  • A high degree of reliability, confidentiality, and attention to detail

  • Curiosity about our products and the fintech industry

Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!

Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here.

Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,544 open Recruiter jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$60–70/hr
  • US median$30–36/hr350 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $65/hr, is 81% above the US median midpoint ($36/hr) — in the top quarter of Recruiter hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,544 open Recruiter jobs across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Recruiter postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,730 postings).
Education
309 of the 2,544 open Recruiter jobs (12%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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