US East Coast salary guide 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Frazer Jones East Coast HR
market report!

As 2026 approaches, HR hiring across the East Coast
is evolving rapidly. Financial services, professional
services, and commerce and industry are all facing
unique pressures, from economic shifts and digital
transformation to changing workforce expectations.
In this environment, HR has become a strategic
function, central to business resilience and growth.

At Frazer Jones, we see a market that is competitive
but full of opportunity. Financial services firms are
prioritizing transformation and regulatory agility.
Professional services are focused on culture,
capability, and client delivery. Commerce and
industry sectors are adapting to supply chain
disruption and workforce modernization

For candidates, success means demonstrating
adaptability, commercial awareness, and
cultural fit. For employers, the challenge is to
invest in talent, stay informed, and move quickly
when the right person comes along.

We hope that this guide helps you navigate this environment. Should you wish to discuss it in detail, or for a confidential conversation about recruitment or your career, please do get in touch today.

We invite you to download the complete report by filling in the form below, or for an in-depth discussion on any of the material in the report please contact a member of our team in the US today.

Our latest East Coast jobs

HRIS Director / HR Operations

We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Leader to build and lead the global HR Operations & HRIS function at (NewCo). This is a unique opportunity to design and implement HR operations infrastructure from the ground up-establishing foundational systems and processes and shaping how employees experience HR services and technology worldwide. In this role, […]
  • Salary USD180000 – USD240000 per annum
  • Posted Veröffentlicht vor 1 Woche

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  • Technology

Temporary Payroll Specialist

Position: Temporary Payroll Specialist Location: Fully Remote Compensation: Pay rate is negotiable Duration: TBD Overview: Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Payroll Specialist to support internal payroll operations. Although payroll is processed through an external provider, they need someone internally who can ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of all payroll data. Key Responsibilities: […]
  • Posted Veröffentlicht vor 1 Woche

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  • Media

Temporary Payroll Specialist

Title: Payroll Specialist Location: Remote (U.S.) Duration: 3 months, possible extension Compensation: Negotiable About the Role: A TV/event production organization is migrating payroll from a legacy/manual system to a more automated platform. They need a detail‑oriented Payroll Specialist to handle weekly payroll while supporting the system transition. Responsibilities: Process weekly payroll (manual entry from sign‑in […]
  • Salary USD45 – USD50 per hour
  • Posted Veröffentlicht vor 1 Woche

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  • Asset management
  • Financial services

Recruiting Associate

Our client is a leading alternative investment manager expanding their recruiting team with the addition of a Recruiting Associate who will cover full life cycle efforts across the whole of the business, with a focus on investment hiring. This hire will join an excellent, collegial recruiting team and will sit as part of a larger […]
  • Salary USD110000 – USD115000 per annum + plus bonus
  • Posted Veröffentlicht vor 2 Wochen

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  • Aerospace/defence
  • Engineering/manufacturing/industrial

HR Generalist

We are working with an iconic global manufacturing organization that is seeking a very hands-on, bilingual (English & Spanish) HR Generalist / Junior HR Manager for their Miami plant. This is a new location with approximately 55 employees, expected to double in size within the next year. You will report directly to the HR Director […]
  • Posted Veröffentlicht vor 2 Wochen

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  • Engineering/manufacturing/industrial

HR Manager

We are partnering with a high-profile global manufacturing organization that recently acquired a fantastic business in Orange, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company in very big growth mode and establish the HR function from the ground up. Currently around 30 employees on-site, the team is expected to double in size next […]
  • Posted Veröffentlicht vor 2 Wochen

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Temporary Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Contract Recruiter Location: Tempe, AZ – onsite Type: Contract (Initial 3-4 month assignment) Pay: Negotiable About the Role We are seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong executive search expertise and advanced sourcing skills to join a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This mid-level role requires someone who is strategic, data-driven, and tech-savvy, with […]
  • Posted Veröffentlicht vor 2 Wochen

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Contract Recruiter

Job Title: Contract Recruiter Location: Tempe, AZ – onsite Type: Contract (Initial 3-4 month assignment) Pay: Negotiable About the Role We are seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong executive search expertise and advanced sourcing skills to join a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This mid-level role requires someone who is strategic, data-driven, and tech-savvy, with […]
  • Posted Veröffentlicht vor 3 Wochen

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  • Technology

Contract Tech Recruiter

Title: Contract Tech Recruiter (1-2 months) Location: Remote – New York, NY Hours: Full-time About the Role We are seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to support our hiring needs for a short-term engagement. This role will focus on filling technology positions. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and skilled in managing the full recruitment lifecycle […]
  • Posted Veröffentlicht vor 3 Wochen

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  • Technology

Contract Recruiter

Title: Temporary Recruiter (1-2 months) Location: Remote – New York, NY Hours: Full-time About the Role We are seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to support our hiring needs for a short-term engagement. This role will focus on filling technology positions. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and skilled in managing the full recruitment lifecycle in […]
  • Posted Veröffentlicht vor 3 Wochen

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  • Fintech

Benefits Analyst

Responsibilities Oversee the enrollment and day‑to‑day administration of employee benefit programs Manage the benefits inbox, delivering prompt and high‑quality support to employee inquiries Facilitate bi‑weekly orientation sessions for new hires on benefits offerings Coordinate the annual open enrollment process, including health fair logistics and employee communications Contribute to the design and rollout of a comprehensive […]
  • Salary USD70000 – USD90000 per annum
  • Posted Veröffentlicht vor 1 Monat

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  • Technology

HR Business Partner

We’re looking for a strategic HR Business Partner to join a high-performing HR team within a global leader in advanced technology solutions. This role partners directly with senior leaders and collaborates with Centers of Excellence to deliver innovative, data-driven HR strategies that enable transformation and operational excellence. This full-time role is based on-site in Melbourne, […]
  • Salary bonus
  • Posted Veröffentlicht vor 1 Monat

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