Location: Remote
Compensation: $15–$18 per hour, depending on experience
Experience: 2–7+ years
Classification: 1099 Independent Contractor

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and organized Recruiter to support our growing recruiting team on a 1099 independent contractor basis. This fully remote role is ideal for someone who enjoys sourcing qualified talent, building candidate relationships, and helping move applicants through the hiring process.

The Recruiter will identify and engage prospective candidates, review resumes, conduct initial screenings, coordinate interviews, and maintain accurate candidate records. The ideal candidate is proactive, responsive, comfortable working independently, and able to manage multiple open positions at once.

Key Responsibilities

• Source qualified candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, professional networks, applicant tracking systems, and other recruiting tools.
• Review resumes and applications for alignment with position requirements.
• Conduct initial phone or video screenings.
• Provide candidates with clear and accurate information about available opportunities.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Update candidate profiles, notes, and statuses within the applicant tracking system.
• Assist with job postings, outreach campaigns, and follow-up communications.
• Build and maintain pipelines for current and future openings.
• Track recruiting activity and provide regular progress updates.
• Support additional recruiting and administrative projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, sourcing, or related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience reviewing resumes and conducting candidate screenings.
• Ability to work independently and remain productive in a remote environment.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple positions, candidates, and deadlines.
• Comfortable communicating by phone, email, text, and video.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar tools.
• Reliable internet access and an appropriate remote workspace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of full-cycle recruiting or candidate sourcing experience.
• Experience recruiting for technical, professional, government-contracting, cleared, or hard-to-fill positions.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, Indeed, Dice, or similar tools.
• Experience creating Boolean searches and conducting proactive outreach.
• Familiarity with offer coordination, onboarding, or general HR practices.

Independent Contractor Information

This is a 1099 independent contractor position. The contractor will be responsible for managing their own taxes, insurance, equipment, and other business-related expenses. This position does not include employee benefits.

Compensation

The hourly contract rate is $15–$18 per hour, based on recruiting experience, sourcing ability, industry knowledge, and overall alignment with the role.