Recruiter (Flexible Remote role, Commission-Only)

Careers

McLean (VA)

Hybrid

USD 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility
Independent-contractor role
Commission-based pay

Job summary

Careers in McLean, Virginia is seeking a Recruiter for a Flexible Remote role, commission-only. You vet candidates and manage them through the process; we provide the open roles, companies, and tools.

This is a fully remote, independent-contractor arrangement, not an employee position. You’ll review responses, perform quick vetting by phone, schedule, and keep the candidate pipeline moving across assigned roles.

Qualifications

  • Prior recruiting experience (agency, in-house, or similar) and demonstrated ability to vet candidates and run a pipeline.
  • Strong candidate communication and follow-through.
  • Able to manage multiple active candidates across roles without dropping the ball.
  • Comfortable with commission-only, placement-based compensation.
  • Maintain at least 3 active candidates across assigned roles and deliver at least 1 qualified submission every 2 weeks per active role.
  • 30-day pipeline activity and 90-day results checkpoints.

Responsibilities

  • Review candidates who respond to outreach.
  • Run a quick vet by call to confirm fit.
  • Manage candidate updates, scheduling, follow-up, and handoffs.
  • Keep your pipeline organized and moving.

Skills

Recruiting experience
Candidate communication
Pipeline management
Remote work
Commission-based role

Job description

Recruiter (Flexible Remote role, Commission-Only)
  • Industry Employment - Recruiting - Staffing
  • Remote Job
Job Description

The role in one line: You vet candidates and manage them through the process. We bring the open roles, companies, and tools.

What we provide
  • Active companies and open roles — no client prospecting or cold-calling for business.
  • Candidate outreach system already in place — no need to source from scratch.
  • Sourcing and tracking tools already set up.
  • Clear direction on active roles, requirements, and handoffs.
What you’ll do
  • Review candidates who respond to outreach.
  • Run a quick vet by call to confirm fit.
  • Manage candidate updates, scheduling, follow-up, and handoffs.
  • Keep your pipeline organized and moving.

Fully remote and flexible, with roles assigned based on fit. Independent-contractor arrangement, not an employee position.

Responsibilities

The role in one line: You vet candidates and manage them through the process. We bring the open roles, companies, and tools.

What we provide
  • Active companies and open roles — no client prospecting or cold-calling for business.
  • Candidate outreach system already in place — no need to source from scratch.
  • Sourcing and tracking tools already set up.
  • Clear direction on active roles, requirements, and handoffs.
What you’ll do
  • Review candidates who respond to outreach.
  • Run a quick vet by call to confirm fit.
  • Manage candidate updates, scheduling, follow-up, and handoffs.
  • Keep your pipeline organized and moving.

Fully remote and flexible, with roles assigned based on fit. Independent-contractor arrangement, not an employee position.

Requirements
  • Prior recruiting experience (agency, in‑house, or similar) and demonstrated ability to vet candidates and run a pipeline.
  • Strong candidate communication and follow-through.
  • Able to manage multiple active candidates without dropping the ball.
  • Comfortable with commission-only, placement-based compensation.
  • Maintain at least 3 active candidates across assigned roles and deliver at least 1 qualified submission every 2 weeks per active role.
  • 30-day pipeline‑activity and 90‑day results checkpoints.

This is not a client‑development, cold‑calling, or sourcing‑list‑building role.

Location

McLean, Virginia

Eligible countries

United States

Visa sponsorship

Not available

Travel

None

Remote Status

This is a remote position.

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