Freelance Recruiter (B2B Agency)
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Pomelo. Remote · contract.
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What you'll do
- Run hiring from sourcing through onboarding across several roles, including marketing, operations and sales
- Find candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, recruiter networks and direct outreach
- Interview applicants, judge skills and fit, then share qualified people with clients
- Keep candidates informed, arrange client interviews and update hiring records in the recruiting system
- Work with leaders on changing hiring needs and follow agency and client hiring standards
What you bring
- At least four years of recruiting experience, ideally in a fast-moving startup setting
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject
- Strong written and spoken English, plus skill using LinkedIn and online sourcing tools
Who this fits
This suits a recruiter who can move quickly, chase candidates persistently and handle shifting priorities rather than a fixed nine-to-five routine. The role is remote and can be done from any time zone.
From the employer
About Us
Pomelo places the best offshore talent with top brands, startups, and agencies across the globe. We enable hard-working and ambitious talent to work remotely from their home countries, while gaining exposure into how the world’s top companies operate.
About the Role
We are a fast-growing offshore staffing agency helping U.S.-based companies (startups, brands, and agencies) scale their teams with top-tier global talent. We are looking for an experienced Recruiter who is hungry, knows how to hustle, will relentlessly chase down candidates, and responds lightning-fast. The ideal candidate has worked in extremely fast-paced startup environments before and has filled roles in a matter of hours. This role is not for the faint of heart - if you're looking for a comfortable role where you'll clock in and out from 9-5, please do not apply as this is not for you.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end recruitment process for multiple roles across various industries (e.g., marketing, operations, sales)
- Source talent through job boards, LinkedIn, recruiter networks, and proactive outreach
- Conduct initial interviews to assess qualifications, communication skills, and cultural alignment
- Present qualified candidates to clients and coordinate interview scheduling
- Maintain strong relationships with candidates, guiding them through the hiring process and onboarding
- Track candidates and hiring workflows in our ATS/recruiting software
- Collaborate with the leadership team to understand evolving talent needs
- Ensure compliance with agency processes, standards, and client requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- 4+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in fast-paced startup environments
- Strong communication and English language skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to assess candidate fit beyond the resume (soft skills, professionalism, reliability)
- Proficiency with LinkedIn and online sourcing tools
- BONUS: Experience working as a Recruiter for an agency
- BONUS: Experience recruiting for creative/marketing (eg. Graphic Designer, Video Editor, Media Buyer, Creative Strategist) roles, and a good eye for design
- Ability to work in any time zone
Benefits
- Competitive pay, always in US dollars
- Work remotely from the comfort of your home
- Health & wellness benefit
- Paid holidays and time off
- Performance and referral bonuses
- Global exposure to the world’s best companies