Swedish-speaking International Freelance Recruiter
Next Job Abroad Open · verified Oct 19, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Next Job Abroad. Remote, Spain · contract.
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What you'll do
- Find Swedish-speaking candidates for overseas vacancies and recruit English-speaking applicants for roles requiring other languages
- Review CVs, interview applicants and judge how well they match each role
- Keep candidates updated through hiring, then check in after placement to support onboarding
- Coordinate with the internal team on client requirements and role profiles while managing your candidate pipeline
What you bring
- You speak Swedish at a native or near-native level and can work proficiently in English
- You have prior recruitment experience, with agency or international work preferred
- You can source and headhunt candidates, including through LinkedIn and social media
- You are organised, self-directed and comfortable working independently on commission
Who this fits
This suits a self-directed recruiter who can commit around thirty to forty hours a week. It is a remote freelance contract based in Málaga, with paid onboarding and training for the first three months before commission-based work begins.
From the employer
Join our growing team at Next Job Abroad!
Do you have experience in sales, customer service, recruitment, or a similar people-focused role? Are you fluent in Swedish and thrive when working independently with clear goals? We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious freelance recruiter to join our international team and help connect candidates with exciting job opportunities abroad.
About the Role
As a Swedish-speaking International Freelance Recruiter, you’ll play a key role in our international recruitment projects. This is a remote freelance position with a strong focus on performance and independence.
During your first three months, you’ll receive a paid onboarding and training period, where you’ll get hands-on guidance, tools, and support while learning our processes and building your candidate pipeline. After this period, the role continues on a commission basis – with no earning cap.
You should be comfortable dedicating around 30–40 hours per week, as success in this role depends on consistency and commitment.
Responsibilities
- Source and headhunt Swedish-speaking candidates for roles abroad
- Source and headhunt candidates in English for various language-based roles
- Screen CVs, conduct interviews, and assess candidates’ suitability
- Maintain communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process
- Collaborate with the internal team to understand client needs and job profiles
- Manage your own pipeline and work proactively to fill open roles
- Follow up with candidates after placement to ensure smooth onboarding
Requirements
- Fluent in Swedish (native or near-native level) and proficient in English
- Previous experience in recruitment (agency or international setting preferred)
- Comfortable working in a freelance, commission-based environment
- Skilled in sourcing and headhunting (especially via LinkedIn and social media)
- Self-driven, organised, and able to work independently
- Passionate about helping people take the leap to work abroad
Benefits
- Paid onboarding period (first 3 months) – learn, grow, and earn while training
- Uncapped commission after the initial period – your effort defines your income
- Full flexibility – work remotely from anywhere
- Supportive and collaborative international team
- A meaningful role helping others start their journey abroad
- Opportunity for long-term collaboration
Ready to join us?
If you’re ambitious, structured, and ready to take charge of your own success – we’d love to hear from you!