Freelance Recruiter

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercier Consultancy Group is seeking a freelance recruiter to independently manage the full recruitment cycle across diverse client briefs in the Recruitment & Staffing industry.

You will build a strong pipeline, source and screen candidates, and facilitate final placements while nurturing client and candidate relationships. On-site induction in New York is required, and invoicing capability is essential for this freelance role.

Qualifications

• Native or fluent English language proficiency (spoken and written).
• Experience in recruitment.
• Invoicing capability.
• Ability to attend a 1 day on-site training in New York.
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment assignments simultaneously with professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with senior stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset for freelance recruitment within staffing.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage full recruitment cycle across client briefs.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through headhunting and networking.
• Develop lasting relationships with clients and candidates.
• Craft compelling job advertisements to attract English-speaking talent in the US and beyond.
• Conduct thorough assessments, structured interviews, and evaluations.
• Collaborate with Mercier Consultancy Group to meet placement targets.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records in recruitment systems.
• Attend required training, including on-site induction in New York.

Skills

Full Recruitment Cycle Management

Candidate Sourcing and Screening

Client Relationship Management

English Language Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Tools

Recruitment Management Systems

Digital Sourcing Platforms

Job description

• Independently manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to facilitating final placements across a diverse range of client briefs within the Recruitment & Staffing industry
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive headhunting, networking, and leveraging digital sourcing platforms
• Develop and nurture lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, positioning Mercier Consultancy Group as their trusted staffing partner
• Craft compelling, targeted job advertisements and role profiles that attract top-tier English-speaking talent for jobs in the United States and beyond
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, structured interviews, and competency evaluations to ensure alignment with client requirements
• Collaborate closely with the Mercier Consultancy Group team to understand client needs, deliver timely updates, and meet agreed placement targets
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate and client records within the company's recruitment management systems
• Attend all required training sessions, including the mandatory on-site induction day in New York, to ensure full alignment with company processes and standards

Requirements

• Native or fluent English language proficiency (spoken and written) is essential for this role
• Candidate must have experience in recruitment
• Candidate must be able to invoice
• Candidate must be able to attend a 1 day on site training in New York
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple recruitment assignments simultaneously with a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and candidates at all levels
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the discipline and entrepreneurial mindset required to thrive in a freelance capacity within the Recruitment & Staffing industry

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, and placement of candidates, while maintaining strong relationships with clients and candidates. Proficient in English language communication and capable of managing multiple recruitment assignments with professionalism and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Full Recruitment Cycle Management
• Candidate Sourcing and Screening
• Client Relationship Management
• English Language Proficiency
• Attention to Detail

Hard Skills

• Recruitment Experience
• Candidate Assessment
• Structured Interviews
• Competency Evaluations
• Invoicing

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Self-Motivated
• Results-Oriented
• Professionalism

Industry Keywords

• Recruitment
• Staffing
• Headhunting
• Networking
• Client Briefs

Tools & Technologies

• Recruitment Management Systems
• Digital Sourcing Platforms