Recruiter

Contingent Worker Information
Position Title Recruiter
NYPA Business Unit Human Resources
Experience Level 1 (1-5 years)
Work Location White Plains Office
Anticipated Start Date Immediate
Duration of Assignment 12 month(s)
Project/Assignment Staff Augmentation
CWP Manager Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov
Date of Posting 11/04/2026
Due Date 11/19/2026

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday. 7.5-hour workday with .5-hour unpaid lunch. Paid for actual hours worked; vacation is not afforded by NYPA or Canals. Additionally, the business is closed during NYPA/Canal's official holidays, and no work is permitted. NYPA requires a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 3 days on-site, up to including fully on-site depending on department requirements.

CWPO Engagement Requirements

Candidates are REQUIRED to be local to Tri-State area and in W2 tax status as employee of Service Provider.

Fully remote positions are prohibited. Hybrid schedules are permissible with a minimum of 3 days on-site depending on assignment and can be fully on-site depending on business needs. Remote work privileges can be revoked at any time.

NYPA does not provide laptops. Instead, NYPA provides desktops and dedicated workstations which candidates will remote into from their personal equipment on virtual days.

If candidate does not have proper equipment, internet connection, or he/she is deemed to not work effectively from home, the hybrid privilege will be revoked.

Vendors must disclose foreign national status and all Visas at the time of candidate submission. Additionally, a Benefits Waiver and Ethics Disclosure will be required by all candidates during onboarding.

Submission Instructions

Your email submissions must contain:

• The LEGAL name of candidate (no aliases, monikers, or nicknames)
• Job Broadcast number in your email subject header
• Visa work authorization, if applicable

For job broadcasts outside your contractual compensation schedules, use competitive rates based on local and state compensation.

NYPA CWP staff will contact you if your candidate is selected to be interviewed, which is usually via MS Teams. Please inform your candidates that an interview does not indicate acceptance of the proposed labor rates.

NYPA prohibits the use of any AI tool during interviews.

For all questions or concerns, please contact Christine Prendergast at Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov.

Project Overview

As a Recruiter at NYPA, you will help candidates understand the impact they can have on New York's energy future by connecting them to opportunities that reflect both their skills and their aspirations. Drawing on insights from what NYPA employees say brought them here and what keeps them here, you will help ensure our recruitment storytelling feels real, relevant, and consistent across every touchpoint. This role supports requiring strong recruiting experience to identify and engage talent across engineering, business services and essential operational functions. You'll partner closely with leaders and HR colleagues to deliver a thoughtful, inclusive, and seamless hiring experience, one that reflects the organization's commitment to meaningful work, collaboration, and community impact.Develops human resource management strategies and policies to meet business needs. Leads the planning and administration of activities related to talent acquisition, training and development, compensation, benefits, internal mobility, diversity, equity and inclusion, talent and organizational development and employee/labor relations.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, selecting, negotiating offers, reviewing backgrounds, and onboarding candidates. Establish relationships with hiring teams to understand their needs, and team culture, and share best practices of the hiring process to ensure a positive experience. Leverage sourcing techniques and candidate outreach to ensure a diverse slate of underrepresented populations. Review recruitment data to make informed decisions on hiring strategies. Consult and collaborate with internal teams on best practices for logistics, benefits, systems, and additional areas to ensure a positive hiring experience. Document processes, maintain records, and update candidate status in Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for record compliance and data accuracy. Represent NYPA at conferences, career fairs, and other recruitment events, across numerous markets and professional communities. Partners with NYPA leaders and HR to develop, implement, and evaluate strategies, tactics, processes, and programs to attract, source, screen, assess, select, and hire a diverse talent pool for current and future workforce needs. Coaches and guides hiring managers and interviewers in mitigating bias and sharing best practices throughout the hiring process.

Skills

Ability to communicate laws, regulations, employee policies, and procedures related to talent acquisition. Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders across all levels and business units. Ability to prioritize, organize, and problem-solve multiple projects with competing deadlines. Ability to learn and research new information for hiring teams. Exhibit discretion, judgment, and professionalism around confidential and sensitive information. Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, and operate in ambiguity. Knowledge of Applicant Tracking System (ATS), social media networks, and MS Office with an ability to learn new systems and technologies.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 2 years' recruiting experience. In-house recruiting experience in a corporate setting preferred.