Freelance Principal Recruiter

Writing; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We are seeking a freelance Principal Recruiter for a full-time engagement to own end-to-end hiring across technical and business roles. You’ll work in a small TA team focused on raising the bar on talent and hiring quality.

You will manage multiple roles across a remote, international setup, delivering structured processes, proactive communication, and a superior candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a full-cycle recruiter in a global SaaS or technology company.
• Ability to hire across technical and business roles with strong sourcing skills.
• Comfortable operating with high ownership in fast-moving, sometimes ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive 8–12 active roles simultaneously across technical, commercial and business functions.
• Build and maintain high-quality candidate pipelines with a focus on passive talent.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role scope, success criteria and hiring strategy.
• Run structured hiring processes from intake to offer with alignment at every stage.
• Drive proactive communication with stakeholders and maintain momentum.
• Deliver a strong candidate experience while sustaining a high hiring bar.
• Close candidates by building trust, alignment, and long-term fit.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

SaaS recruiting

Passive sourcing

Stakeholder management

Global recruiting

Job description

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Typeform: Freelance Principal Recruiter

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AI summary:Leads full-cycle recruiting across technical and business roles, sourcing candidates, managing hiring processes, and partnering with hiring managers.

Description

Headquarters: Germany (Remote) ; Ireland (Remote); Netherlands (Remote) ; Portugal (Remote) ; Spain (Remote) ; United Kingdom (Remote)

Who we are

Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Freelance Principal Recruiter to join Typeform on an initial, full-time engagement.In this role, you’ll operate as a full-cycle Talent Acquisition Partner, owning hiring end-to-end across a mix of technical and business roles.You’ll work in a small, high-ownership TA team, where the focus is not just on delivery—but on consistently raising the bar on talent and hiring quality.

Things you will do:

• Own and drive 8–12 active roles simultaneously across both technical, commercial and business functions
• Build and maintain high-quality candidate pipelines, with a strong focus on sourcing passive talent
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role scope, success criteria, and hiring strategy
• Run structured hiring processes from intake through to offer, ensuring clarity and alignment at every stage
• Drive proactive communication with stakeholders, anticipating needs and keeping momentum high
• Deliver a strong candidate experience while maintaining a high and consistent hiring bar
• Close candidates by building trust, alignment, and long-term fit

What you already bring to the table:

• Proven experience as a full-cycle recruiter in a global SaaS or technology company
• Comfortable hiring across both technical and business roles
• Strong sourcing capability—you know how to identify, engage, and convert passive candidates
• Confidence in assessing talent and contributing to high-quality hiring decisions
• Strong stakeholder management—you bring structure, clarity, and momentum
• High ownership and autonomy—you’re comfortable operating at speed withlimited direction
• Ability to thrive in fast-moving and sometimes ambiguous environments
  

*Typeform drives hundreds of millions of interactions each year, enabling conversational, human-centered experiences across the globe. We move as one team, empowering our collective efforts by valuing each individual’s unique perspective. This fosters strong bonds grounded in respect, transparency, and trust. We champion our diverse customer base by anticipating their needs and addressing their challenges with priority. Committed to excellence, we hold high expectations for ourselves and each other, continuously striving to deliver exceptional results.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and stand firmly against discrimination and harassment of any kind—whether based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Everyone is welcome here.