Freelance Recruiter

July 6, 2026

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Freelance Recruiter to help source, screen, and connect qualified candidates with open job opportunities. This is a 100% remote, flexible freelance role ideal for someone with recruiting, staffing, sales, HR, or talent acquisition experience who enjoys building relationships and helping people find meaningful work.

The Freelance Recruiter will be responsible for identifying potential candidates, conducting initial outreach, reviewing resumes, performing basic screenings, and submitting qualified candidates for consideration. This role is best suited for a self-starter who can work independently, communicate professionally, and manage recruiting activity in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, networking, and other recruiting channels.
• Review resumes and applications to determine candidate qualifications.
• Conduct initial phone or video screenings with candidates.
• Explain available opportunities to candidates and assess their interest, experience, availability, and fit.
• Maintain accurate notes and candidate records.
• Submit qualified candidates for open positions.
• Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Communicate professionally with internal team members regarding candidate status.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified talent for current and future openings.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in recruiting, staffing, HR, sales, customer service, or talent sourcing preferred.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Comfortable speaking with candidates by phone, email, and video.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, online forms, and applicant tracking or CRM systems.
• Ability to represent the company professionally when communicating with candidates.
• Must be dependable, responsive, and goal-oriented.

Preferred Skills

• Experience recruiting for temporary, contract, light industrial, administrative, customer service, healthcare, IT, or professional roles.
• Familiarity with job boards such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, or similar platforms.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, CRM tools, or recruiting databases.
• Ability to build candidate pipelines and generate referrals.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote freelance position. Recruiters may work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection, phone access, and a quiet environment for candidate calls. Work hours are flexible, but timely communication and consistent follow-up are expected.

Compensation

This is a freelance/independent contractor role. Compensation may be based on commission, placement bonuses, hourly work, per-candidate submission, or another agreed-upon structure depending on the needs of the company and the recruiter’s experience.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is proactive, professional, organized, and comfortable reaching out to people. They enjoy connecting candidates with opportunities, can work without close supervision, and understand that successful recruiting requires persistence, communication, and follow-through.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their resume along with a brief summary of their recruiting experience, industries served, and availability.