Freelance Startup Recruiter at Jobgether

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This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Freelance Startup Recruiter in the United States.

As a Freelance Startup Recruiter, you will play a pivotal role in helping early-stage and scaling startups build high-impact teams. You will own the end-to-end recruiting process, from sourcing top-tier talent to closing critical hires, across multiple startup clients simultaneously. This role offers the opportunity to operate independently within a structured, high-accountability environment, leveraging advanced recruiting tools and AI-enabled platforms. You will collaborate with founders and hiring managers to deliver results that directly influence the growth and success of innovative startups. Flexibility, autonomy, and a focus on measurable outcomes make this a unique and rewarding position.

Accountabilities:

Manage multiple concurrent startup searches, typically between 3–9 clients at a time.

Own full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, outreach, screening, interview coordination, and candidate management.

Provide structured weekly updates, driving momentum and ensuring alignment with client goals.

Operate independently while adhering to a proven recruiting process, ensuring high-quality and timely placements.

Build and maintain pipelines of technical and commercial talent for early-stage companies.

Maintain accurate CRM/ATS records, ensuring consistent data hygiene and reporting.

Partner with founders and hiring managers to set expectations and deliver on hiring targets.

Requirements:

3+ years of experience recruiting in startup environments, ideally from pre-seed to Series C.

Proven track record of placing technical and commercial roles for venture-backed startups.

Expertise in headhunting, outbound sourcing, and leveraging multiple recruiting channels.

Strong familiarity with recruiting tech stacks, including ATS and AI sourcing tools.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and manage founder expectations.

Highly self-motivated, independent, and accountable, with a proactive ownership mindset.

Knowledge of which channels convert best for specific roles and the ability to apply that insight strategically.

Benefits:

Competitive placement earnings: up to $12,000 USD per successful placement.

Repeat business opportunities with returning clients (60%+ of revenue from returning startups).

Flexible, fully remote work in your preferred time zone.

Access to best-in-class recruiting tools and AI sourcing platforms.

Structured onboarding and immediate access to new assignments.

High-trust, performance-driven culture with autonomy and accountability.

Opportunities for recurring assignments and account ownership for top performers.

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