Job Description
Job Title: Remote Contract Recruiter
Employment Type: Contract / Freelance
Location: Remote (India-based – PAN India support)
Contract Duration: 3–6 months (extendable based hiring needs)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Remote Contract Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team on a project-based engagement. The role involves managing the end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding while working closely with hiring managers to deliver timely, high-quality talent.
This is a fully remote position, ideal for professionals who thrive in independent, results-driven setups and are familiar with virtual hiring tools, ATS systems, and remote work collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements and customize search strategies.
- Source, screen, and interview candidates for active and pipeline roles across multiple functions.
- Build candidate pipelines via LinkedIn, job portals, and digital sourcing methods.
- Manage recruitment workflow on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and maintain candidate records.
- Schedule and coordinate interviews, ensuring smooth candidate experience.
- Negotiate offers and facilitate smooth onboarding coordination with HR and management teams.
- Provide weekly recruitment updates and performance metrics.
- Stay informed about industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent market analytics.
- Handle multiple open positions while adhering to deadlines and quality benchmarks.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- 6 months –3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a remote or agency setup.
- Proven exposure to sourcing mid-senior talent through online platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Indeed, etc.).
- Solid understanding of employment laws and compliance requirements.
- Experience using digital collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, ATS platforms).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- High degree of organizational ability and self-motivation to work independently.
Preferred Skills
- Experience recruiting in industries such as IT, SaaS, Startups, or Consulting.
- Strong network of active and passive candidates.
- Familiarity with vendor coordination and bulk hiring drives.
- Knowledge of performance reporting and analytics-driven hiring.
What We Offer
- Flexible remote work hours and result-focused environment.
- Opportunity to collaborate with a fast-paced, distributed HR team.
- Project-based compensation with extension potential.
- Exposure to global recruitment tools and methods.
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