Freelance Recruiter
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated and result-oriented Freelance Recruiter to support our recruitment activities on a flexible, project-based basis. The recruiter will be responsible for sourcing, screening, shortlisting, and coordinating candidates based on client requirements and ensuring successful candidate placements.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand job descriptions, client requirements, and candidate specifications.
- Source qualified candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, social media, professional networks, databases, and referrals.
- Screen candidates based on experience, qualifications, skills, location, salary expectations, and availability.
- Conduct initial candidate interviews and assessments.
- Shortlist suitable candidates and share accurate CVs with the recruitment/client team.
- Maintain an active database and pipeline of qualified candidates.
- Coordinate candidate interviews with clients and recruitment teams.
- Follow up with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Obtain interview feedback and communicate updates to candidates.
- Coordinate offer, documentation, joining formalities, and onboarding follow-up.
- Ensure candidates remain engaged throughout the hiring process.
- Meet agreed recruitment targets, timelines, and submission requirements.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment trackers.
- Build and maintain a strong network of candidates across relevant industries and job functions.
- Provide regular recruitment progress updates and reports.
- Maintain confidentiality of candidate and client information.
- Stay updated on industry trends, talent availability, and market salary levels.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualification is preferred.
- 1–5 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, staffing, or HR.
- Freelance recruitment experience is an advantage.
- Strong sourcing and candidate-screening skills.
- Experience using LinkedIn, job portals, social media, ATS, or recruitment databases.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong follow-up and coordination abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple vacancies.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- Target-oriented and capable of working with deadlines.
- Reliable internet connection and access to a computer/laptop for remote work.
Key Skills
- Candidate Sourcing
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Screening & Shortlisting
- Interview Coordination
- Candidate Database Management
- LinkedIn / Job Portal Sourcing
- Client Requirement Understanding
- Offer & Joining Follow-up
- Recruitment MIS
- Communication & Negotiation
- Time Management
- Networking
Compensation
Payment: Placement-based commission / agreed recruitment fee per successful joining.
Work Arrangement: Flexible freelance / remote engagement.
Preferred
- Existing candidate database or professional recruitment network.
- Experience recruiting for technical, engineering, construction, logistics, hospitality, healthcare, or corporate positions.
- Experience handling domestic or international recruitment.
- Ability to consistently deliver quality candidates within agreed timelines.
