Jersey Hired Secures $250,000 Investment to Revolutionize Local Recruitment Technology

Funding will accelerate the company's mission of bridging the gap between New Jersey's top talent and innovative employers.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Jersey Hired, a leading job board and talent platform focused on the New Jersey market, has secured a $250,000 strategic investment. The funding will be used to enhance the platform's AI-driven matching algorithms, expand its outreach to underserved employment sectors, and streamline the application process for mobile-first job seekers.

Why it matters

This investment marks a significant milestone for Jersey Hired, allowing the company to further its mission of providing a tailored hiring experience that understands the unique geography and economic pulse of New Jersey. In an era where global job boards often feel impersonal, Jersey Hired's hyper-local approach aims to drive local economic growth by better connecting top talent with the state's most innovative employers.

The details

The $250,000 investment will be directed toward several key initiatives, including enhancing the platform's user experience and user interface, developing predictive analytics to help employers forecast hiring needs based on regional labor trends, and expanding the company's sales force to increase its footprint in South and Central Jersey.

  • Jersey Hired announced the $250,000 investment on February 16, 2026.

The players

Jersey Hired

A leading recruitment marketing and talent acquisition platform dedicated to the New Jersey business community, and a subsidiary of Local Talent Group.

Local Talent Group

The parent company of Jersey Hired, with a philosophy that the best hires happen when technology meets community.

Richard Eib

The Group Managing Director of Local Talent Group, who expressed confidence in Jersey Hired's ability to disrupt the regional hiring landscape.

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What they’re saying

“This investment is a testament to the strength of the Jersey Hired brand and the vital role it plays in our portfolio. At Local Talent Group, our philosophy has always been that the best hires happen when technology meets community. This capital allows Jersey Hired to double down on that philosophy, providing New Jersey businesses with the sophisticated tools they need to find local talent faster and more efficiently than ever before.”

— Richard Eib, Group Managing Director, Local Talent Group (GlobeNewswire)

The takeaway

This investment in Jersey Hired highlights the growing demand for hyper-local recruitment platforms that can effectively connect top talent with innovative employers in specific regional markets. As global job boards struggle to provide a personalized experience, Jersey Hired's community-driven approach aims to drive economic growth in New Jersey by bridging the gap between job seekers and employers.