Contract Recruiter (Engineering & Product)

CookUnity; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Unlimited vacation and sick days

Remote/Hybrid/On Site options

Employee stock options

Job summary

CookUnity is expanding its Talent Acquisition team and seeking a senior-level freelance recruiter to partner with hiring managers on high-impact searches across the United States and Canada. You will source, engage, and close top-tier, values-aligned talent for Engineering, Product, Data, and senior leadership roles.

You will collaborate with our in-house recruiting team to build pipelines, lead candidate engagement, and drive hiring excellence during a growth phase.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to recruit for Tech/Engineering, Product, or Data roles.
• Strong sourcing expertise to engage passive candidates.
• Experience with ATS and CRM tools (we use Greenhouse) and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with North American and LATAM markets.
• Conversational Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and the in-house recruiting team to own full-cycle searches or key portions of them.
• Build pipelines of active and passive candidates through proactive outreach.
• Lead interview debriefs and data-driven decision making.
• Contribute to employer branding and market positioning to attract top talent.
• Track funnel health and time-to-hire to drive hiring excellence.

Skills

Communication

Recruitment

Sourcing

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS/CRM tools

Stakeholder management

Spanish (bonus)

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

• At CookUnity, Talent is at the core of how we scale with intention. As part of our growing Talent Acquisition team, you’ll join a tight-knit, high-impact group that values ownership, excellence, and strong partnerships


• We act as strategic advisors to the business, working to identify and attract exceptional talent that aligns with our values and drives our mission forward. We’re a people-first, product-led company that moves fast and stays focused on making an impact—together


• We’re looking for a senior-level freelance recruiter to partner with our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers on high-impact searches across the U.S. and Canada


• This role will focus on sourcing, engaging, and closing top-tier, values-aligned talent across diverse functions—including Engineering, Product, Data, and senior leadership roles


• You’ll collaborate closely with our in-house recruiting team to build strong pipelines, lead candidate engagement, and help drive hiring excellence during a key growth phase for CookUnity


• Partner with hiring managers and the in-house recruiting team to own full-cycle searches or key portions of them, depending on project needs


• Build strong pipelines of top active and passive candidates through strategic sourcing and personalized outreach


• Act as a trusted partner and advisor to hiring managers—supporting intake, calibration, and hiring strategy discussions


• Manage candidate experience end-to-end, ensuring clear communication, timely feedback, and a high-touch approach


• Lead interview debriefs and structured decision-making, ensuring alignment with CookUnity’s values and leadership principles


• Collaborate on employer branding and market positioning to attract A+ talent in competitive markets


• Leverage tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, GEM, and AI-based sourcing platforms to optimize reach and efficiency


• Track and share progress using a data-driven approach, identifying opportunities to improve funnel health and time-to-hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• 401(k) Plan to invest in your future


• Paid Parental Leave


• Wellness Benefit to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing


• Unlimited Paid Vacation & Sick Days


• 4-Week Paid Sabbatical after 5 years with us


• Compassionate leave each time the need arises


• Remote/Hybrid/On Site Options


• Employee Stock Options Plan


• Bi-annual bonus based on performance


• Planning Sessions twice a year: New York & Buenos Aires


• Spanish/English Lessons with a private coach


• Monthly CookUnity Credits to enjoy meals crafted by our creators


• Once a month in-person gatherings to fuel connection and belonging


• Chef-Led Culinary Trips to foodie destinations (twice a year)

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills—you know how to represent the brand with professionalism and warmthProven ability to recruit for Tech/Engineering, Product, or Data roles—and familiarity with U.S. hiring marketsComfortable working with senior stakeholders, providing both strategic guidance and hands-on recruiting supportStrong sourcing expertise and creative strategies to engage passive candidatesExperience with ATS and CRM tools (we use Greenhouse) and strong command of LinkedIn RecruiterSelf-starter who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments with minimal oversight5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in product-led, high-growth environmentsFamiliarity with North American and LATAM marketsUnderstanding of talent marketing and employer branding tacticsConversational Spanish is a big plus