Agency Recruiter, Remote

Recruiting From Scratch; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized talent firm is seeking an Agency Recruiter to manage recruitment pipelines and foster client relationships. Ideal candidates will have agency recruiting experience and thrive in fast-paced environments. This remote position offers a contract-to-hire arrangement with compensation ranging from $4,000 to $6,000 a month. Strong organizational skills and resilience are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months experience in agency or high-volume tech recruiting.
• Ability to work PST / EST hours as needed.
• Experience with boolean logic and ATS workflows.
• Self-managed and structured in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Own recruitment pipelines from sourcing to closing.
• Find new clients through various channels including cold calling.
• Maintain records in Recruiterflow.
• Create attractive job postings.

Skills

Agency recruiting experience

Cold calling skills

LinkedIn Recruiter proficiency

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Resilience in high-pressure situations

Tools

Recruiterflow

LinkedIn Recruiter

Slack

Calendly

Job description

Agency Recruiter at Recruiting from Scratch

Who is Recruiting From Scratch

Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company’s culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates.

The Opportunity (Let's be real about it)

We're expanding our recruiting team with contract-to-hire recruiters who aren't afraid of a challenge. This remote role requires someone based in the United States, ideally near our client hubs: San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles, or another major metro area.

Fair warning: This isn't your laid-back recruiting gig. You'll be working in a fast-paced staffing environment where filling roles quickly isn't just preferred—it's expected. But for the right person, this intensity is exactly what makes the job exciting.

What You'll Actually Do

• Own entire recruitment pipelines from sourcing to closing (yes, ALL of it)
• Get creative in finding new clients through cold calling, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and networking (rejection is part of the game)
• Bring hustle energy EVERY day to find candidates and get them in front of clients
• Maintain meticulous records in Recruiterflow (organization matters in chaos)
• Create job postings that actually attract talent
• Submit candidates with all the information decision-makers need
• Guide candidates through the process, making it smooth despite the pace
• Navigate the offer process, including tough salary negotiations

What Makes This Challenging

• High-volume recruiting means constant pressure
• Cold outreach requires thick skin and persistence
• Multiple clients with competing priorities will test your organization skills
• Fast-paced environment leaves little room for procrastination
• You'll need to make independent decisions without constant direction

What We Expect

• You’ve recruited before: at least 6–12 months experience in agency or high-volume tech recruiting
• You’re US based able to work PST / EST hours as needed
• You’re confident in LinkedIn Recruiter, boolean logic, ATS workflows, and email outreach
• You’re unafraid of cold emailing and know how to manage rejection
• You have an eye for quality, strong pedigrees, impactful tenure, technical depth
• You can write clean, concise, high-conversion emails and submissions
• You’re self-managed and structured in fast-moving environments

Compensation:

• Location: Remote (US Preferred)
• Contract: $4,000 to $6,000 a month (3-month contract-to-hire) depending on location.
• Conversion: Full-time W2 with base salary, benefits, and commission ($60 - 70K base + 50K OTE - $110-120K Total Comp First Year)

Tools: Recruiterflow, LinkedIn Recruiter, Coda, Slack, Calendly

Is This For You?

If reading this made you nervous, good. We're honest about the challenges. But if it also made you think, "I could crush this," then we should talk. The best recruiters aren't just looking for an easy job—they're looking for a place to prove themselves.