About this role
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 TalentPearl 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 OverviewThe 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 ImpactYour 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 ResponsibilitiesClient Partnership & Needs Assessment — 15%Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, role requirements, and success profilesConduct intake discussions to clarify expectations, skills, and hiring prioritiesProvide market insights to support realistic hiring strategiesBuild trusted, consultative relationships with internal and external stakeholdersStrategic Sourcing & Talent Attraction — 25%Develop sourcing strategies across roles and industriesProactively source candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networks, and referralsBuild and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needsExecute Boolean search strategies and personalized outreach to engage passive candidatesCandidate Screening & Assessment — 25%Review resumes and conduct initial screening interviewsPerform structured interviews to assess experience, skills, and role fitEvaluate candidates for both technical capability and cultural alignmentDocument candidate assessments and provide clear feedback to stakeholdersInterview Coordination & Process Management — 15%Coordinate interview scheduling across candidates and hiring teamsPrepare candidates and interviewers for each stage of the processManage candidate communication and ensure timely follow-upsMaintain a positive and professional candidate experience throughoutOffer Management & Closing — 10%Partner with stakeholders to support offer preparation and presentationManage candidate communications through offer acceptanceSupport smooth handoff for onboarding and placement completionPipeline Management & Reporting — 5%Maintain accurate candidate records in the ATSTrack candidates across recruitment stagesMonitor pipeline health and identify process bottlenecksProcess Optimization & Quality Assurance — 5%Identify opportunities to improve recruitment workflows and qualityMaintain consistent recruitment standards and documentationStay current on recruitment tools, trends, and best practicesRequirements
Must-Haves (Required)1–2+ years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or headhuntingProven full-cycle recruitment experience from sourcing through offer stageExperience recruiting for US-based roles or companiesStrong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skillsAbility to manage multiple open roles simultaneouslyExcellent written and verbal English communication skillsHigh attention to detail, ownership, and follow-throughProven ability to work independently in a remote environmentNice to-Haves (Preferred)Experience recruiting across multiple industries (technology, healthcare, finance, operations, marketing)Agency recruitment or multi-client experienceStartup or high-growth environment exposureExperience recruiting contractors or international talentAdvanced Boolean search and sourcing techniquesFamiliarity with recruitment marketing, AI tools, or automation Tools ProficiencyMust-Haves (Required)Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)LinkedIn RecruiterGoogle 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, OnlineJobs.ph, Kalibrr, Wellfound)Sourcing and contact tools (Boolean search, Hunter.io, RocketReach, Lusha)Assessment and screening toolsCRM and reporting toolsAI tools for sourcing, screening, and outreachBenefits
Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skillsRemote Work: Fully remote — work from anywhereGenerous PTO: In accordance with company policyDirect Mentorship: Access to global industry leadersLearning & Development: Continuous growth resourcesGlobal Networking: Work with international teamsHealth Coverage (Philippines only): HMO after 3 months (full-time)
Our Recruitment Process Application Skills Assessment Initial Screening Top-grading Interview Client Matching Job Offer 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.