Recruiter in tech

HR Empire; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Empire is seeking a results-driven Freelance IT Recruiter with a strong network across the CIS region (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia and neighboring markets) to lead end-to-end talent acquisition for game development, animation, art and software engineering.

You will proactively headhunt, assess candidates, coordinate interviews, and deliver high-quality candidate dossiers to internal teams, while maintaining an active pipeline and providing timely feedback.

Qualifications

• 2+ years recruiting tech or creative talent across CIS, esp. game dev or software eng.
• Proven pipelines and sourcing for high-demand roles (game dev, frontend, artists).
• Native or fluent Russian; strong English for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and headhunt candidates across CIS via networks.
• Screen and assess candidates' technical fit, salary, language, availability.
• Coordinate interview schedules and present dossiers to hiring team.
• Maintain candidate funnel and provide timely feedback to stakeholders.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Russian language

English language

Tools

Telegram channels

Tech forums

Job description

Описание:

We are looking for a results-driven Freelance IT Recruiter with strong sourcing networks across the CIS region (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, and neighboring markets). In this role, you will lead end-to-end talent acquisition for critical tech and creative roles—primarily focusing on game development, animation, art, and software engineering.

Задачи:

Proactively identify, headhunt, and engage qualified candidates across the CIS region using various sources and your personal talent network. Conduct initial profile assessments and screening calls to evaluate candidate technical fit, salary expectations, language proficiency, and availability. Present qualified candidate dossiers to the internal hiring team, coordinate first-round interview schedules, and maintain active communication across the funnel. Keep candidates warm, deliver transparent feedback, and act as a reliable liaison from initial contact through offer acceptance.

Требования:

• 2+ years of experience recruiting technical or creative talent across CIS markets, preferably within Game Development or Software Engineering.
• Existing pipelines and proven sourcing capability in high-demand roles (e.g., Game Developers [Godot/Unity/C++], Frontend Engineers, 2D/3D Artists, Animators).
• Deep familiarity with tech talent communities and sourcing hacks outside of LinkedIn (especially Telegram channels, specialized tech forums, and regional platforms).
• Native or fluent Russian (essential for candidate engagement).
• Professional working proficiency in English (for internal reporting and stakeholder alignment).
• Ability to work autonomously, deliver fast feedback loops, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Условия:

• Attractive Compensation: Competitive per-placement success fee.
• High Flexibility: 100% remote with total autonomy over your schedule and working hours.
• Quick Decision-Making: Direct, responsive communication with hiring managers and fast feedback on candidate submissions.
• Continuous Pipeline: Ongoing flow of open vacancies as team expansion accelerates.