Full-Cycle Recruiter

Department: Human Resources

Work Arrangement: Remote

Job Type: Independent Contractor, Full Time

Work Schedule: US Time Zone (candidate expected to be flexible with the client's preference)

Locations: Philippines, LATAM, South Africa, Kenya, and other remote regions with excellent English communication skills

About Pearl Talent

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Why Work with Us?

At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.

Role Overview

The Full-Cycle Recruiter owns the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, connecting high-quality candidates with growing companies across multiple industries. This role spans intake and role scoping, sourcing and screening, interview coordination, offer management, and placement support—requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

You will partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, build strong talent pipelines, assess candidate fit, and manage hiring processes through successful placement. This role is ideal for recruiters who thrive in relationship-driven environments, enjoy managing multiple searches, and take pride in delivering high-quality hiring outcomes.

Your Impact

Your work directly supports company growth by securing talent that drives performance and long-term success. Through effective sourcing, screening, and candidate experience management, you help reduce hiring friction and improve hiring quality. Your ability to manage pipelines and stakeholder relationships ensures consistent talent flow and strong hiring partnerships.

Core Responsibilities
Client Partnership & Needs Assessment — 15%

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, role requirements, and success profiles
• Conduct intake discussions to clarify expectations, skills, and hiring priorities
• Provide market insights to support realistic hiring strategies
• Build trusted, consultative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Strategic Sourcing & Talent Attraction — 25%

• Develop sourcing strategies across roles and industries
• Proactively source candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networks, and referrals
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Execute Boolean search strategies and personalized outreach to engage passive candidates

Candidate Screening & Assessment — 25%

• Review resumes and conduct initial screening interviews
• Perform structured interviews to assess experience, skills, and role fit
• Evaluate candidates for both technical capability and cultural alignment
• Document candidate assessments and provide clear feedback to stakeholders

Interview Coordination & Process Management — 15%

• Coordinate interview scheduling across candidates and hiring teams
• Prepare candidates and interviewers for each stage of the process
• Manage candidate communication and ensure timely follow-ups
• Maintain a positive and professional candidate experience throughout

Offer Management & Closing — 10%

• Partner with stakeholders to support offer preparation and presentation
• Manage candidate communications through offer acceptance
• Support smooth handoff for onboarding and placement completion

Pipeline Management & Reporting — 5%

• Maintain accurate candidate records in the ATS
• Track candidates across recruitment stages
• Monitor pipeline health and identify process bottlenecks

Process Optimization & Quality Assurance — 5%

• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment workflows and quality
• Maintain consistent recruitment standards and documentation
• Stay current on recruitment tools, trends, and best practices

Requirements
Must-Haves (Required)

• 1–2+ years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or headhunting
• Proven full-cycle recruitment experience from sourcing through offer stage
• Experience recruiting for US-based roles or companies
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills
• Ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• High attention to detail, ownership, and follow-through
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment

Nice to-Haves (Preferred)

• Experience recruiting across multiple industries (technology, healthcare, finance, operations, marketing)
• Agency recruitment or multi-client experience
• Startup or high-growth environment exposure
• Experience recruiting contractors or international talent
• Advanced Boolean search and sourcing techniques
• Familiarity with recruitment marketing, AI tools, or automation

Tools Proficiency
Must-Haves (Required)

• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Communication tools (Gmail/Outlook, Slack, Zoom or Google Meet)
• Calendar and scheduling tools (Google Calendar or Outlook)

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

• ATS platforms (Workable, Lever, Greenhouse, BambooHR, iCIMS)
• Job boards and sourcing platforms (Indeed, , Kalibrr, Wellfound)
• Sourcing and contact tools (Boolean search, , RocketReach, Lusha)
• Assessment and screening tools
• CRM and reporting tools
• AI tools for sourcing, screening, and outreach

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
• Remote Work: Fully remote — work from anywhere
• Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
• Direct Mentorship: Access to global industry leaders
• Learning & Development: Continuous growth resources
• Global Networking: Work with international teams
• Health Coverage (Philippines only): HMO after 3 months (full-time)

Our Recruitment Process

1. Application
2. Skills Assessment
3. Initial Screening
4. Top-grading Interview
5. Client Matching
6. Job Offer
7. Onboarding

Ready to Join Pearl Talent?

Build a long-term career in remote recruiting, supporting high-performing teams worldwide. Join Pearl Talent and do meaningful work where ownership, impact, and growth are valued.

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