Freelance Recruiter

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Freelance Recruiter based in India.
We are looking for an experienced Technical Recruiter to support recruitment needs for product-based businesses and multinational clients. In this freelance role, you will manage the recruitment process for technical positions, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and supporting successful hires. You will build strong talent pipelines, identify professionals with specialized IT skills, and connect them with relevant career opportunities. Working closely with hiring managers and technical teams, you will help streamline recruitment and reduce time-to-hire. This opportunity offers performance-based earning potential, with compensation linked to successful candidate placements.

Accountabilities

Write, publish, and manage compelling technical job descriptions across relevant recruitment channels.

Source potential candidates through job platforms, professional networks, social media, databases, and other channels.

Review technical resumes and assess candidates' skills, qualifications, and suitability for IT roles.

Conduct initial screening calls to evaluate applicants' experience, communication skills, and technical capabilities.

Coordinate and conduct candidate interviews using structured interviews, behavioral questions, and technical assessments.

Work with IT team leaders and hiring managers to understand recruitment needs, forecast hiring requirements, and align candidate profiles with business objectives.

Develop personalized outreach campaigns and engage passive candidates about relevant opportunities.

Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified technical professionals.

Participate in technology conferences, professional meetups, and networking activities to expand candidate networks.

Coordinate job offers and support the onboarding of successful candidates.

Promote a positive employer reputation and candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Conduct job and task analyses to document role responsibilities and hiring requirements.

Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and changes in the IT talent market.

Requirements

Proven professional experience as a Technical Recruiter or Recruiter.

Hands-on experience with different interview formats, including phone, video, and structured interviews.

Strong technical understanding and the ability to interpret and communicate requirements for IT positions.

Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and resume databases.

Solid knowledge of candidate sourcing techniques, including social media recruitment and Boolean search.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.

Good understanding of HR practices and applicable labor legislation.

Ability to manage multiple recruitment assignments, organize priorities, and work independently.

A bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Information Technology, or a related field.

Benefits

Freelance engagement with flexibility in managing recruitment assignments.

Performance-based earning potential of approximately ₹30,000–₹60,000 per successful placement, depending on the candidate's compensation and applicable placement fee structure.

Indicative annual salary range listed for the role: ₹500,000–₹800,000; actual earnings are tied to successful closures rather than a guaranteed fixed salary.

Opportunity to recruit for product-based businesses and multinational clients.

Exposure to a variety of technical roles, IT skill sets, and recruitment requirements.

Opportunity to build professional networks and develop expertise in technical talent acquisition.