
Technical Recruiter, Independent Contractor
Purple Cow Recruiting
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Colorado • United States
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About the role
- Own the full-cycle recruiting process for technical roles, from sourcing through placement
- Proactively source, screen, and engage qualified technical candidates using your own tools and networks
- Conduct thorough candidate screenings and present well-qualified, well-prepared candidates
- Manage candidate relationships, follow-up, and pipeline activity independently
- Coordinate interviews and maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders as needed
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to candidate activity and placements
- Operate with a high level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability as an independent partner
Requirements
- 4+ years of technical recruiting experience
- Prior experience working as a 1099 recruiter or independent contractor
- Must operate under your own LLC or legal business entity
- Proven ability to work independently without day-to-day oversight
- Strong sourcing, screening, and candidate assessment skills
- Results-driven mindset with a track record of successful placements
- Excellent communication, time management, and follow-through
Benefits
- You control your methods, schedule, and approach—we focus solely on results
- Recruiters are responsible for their own business expenses, including recruiting tools, job boards, and networking costs
- Fees or commissions are paid upon successful placements
- Ongoing partnership depends on meeting or exceeding outlined performance expectations
- Failure to maintain consistent results may result in termination of the agreement at the company’s discretion
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
technical recruitingcandidate sourcingcandidate screeningcandidate assessmentplacement process
Soft Skills
communicationtime managementfollow-throughresults-drivenprofessionalismintegrityaccountabilityindependence