Recruiter (Independent Contractor)

Location: Remote – Anywhere in the United States

Company Overview

Qualigence International is a talent acquisition and optimization firm headquartered in Livonia, Michigan.

We recruit, retain, and develop industry-leading talent for our clients. Our mission is to transform the recruiting industry by putting people at the center of every business and unlocking their best performance.

Unlike traditional recruiting firms, our unique hourly model emphasizes quality hires over placement volume, allowing us to help organizations build world-class teams through a consultative, results-driven approach.

Why Contract with Qualigence?

As client needs evolve, our contractor network allows us to scale recruiting delivery up or down while maintaining the same high standards and client experience. We partner with experienced recruiters who value flexibility and autonomy while delivering exceptional results.

This opportunity is ideal for recruiters seeking the freedom to work when and where they choose while partnering with an established organization that provides meaningful client engagements.

Position Summary

The Recruiter serves as a strategic hiring partner to clients and internal stakeholders, delivering agile and results-driven recruiting support across multiple engagements. This role is responsible for developing high-quality candidate pipelines, managing hiring processes, and delivering exceptional client and candidate experiences.

Contractors are engaged on an as-needed basis and have flexibility in determining their work schedules.

While hours may vary based on business demand and project assignments, performance expectations, quality standards, communication requirements, and client delivery expectations remain the same as those of our full-time recruiting team.

What You'll Own

Take the Lead

• Conduct client intake meetings and develop strategic hiring plans.

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs and hiring objectives.

Consult & Deliver

• Set clear expectations with clients and stakeholders.

• Provide regular project updates and recommendations.

• Ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

Drive Results

Performance expectations include:

• Achievement of weekly activity and production goals

• Cost of Hire not to exceed 20%

• Successful completion of hiring goals within contract timelines

• Achievement of project and revenue expectations

Strategic Recruitment

• Manage multiple active projects simultaneously.

• Partner with research and sourcing teams to develop qualified candidate pipelines.

• Execute full-cycle recruiting activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate management.

Data-Driven Execution

• Maintain accurate, real-time activity tracking within the ATS.

• Utilize data and reporting to drive hiring decisions and project performance.

Client Partnership

• Build trusted relationships with clients.

• Serve as a consultative advisor throughout the hiring process.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current on recruiting trends, sourcing techniques, and talent market intelligence.

• Continuously seek opportunities to improve hiring outcomes and client experience.

What You Bring

• Results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong consultative and relationship-building skills.

• Exceptional communication and organizational abilities.

• Focus on delivering quality hiring outcomes rather than simply filling positions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of agency and/or corporate recruiting experience.

• Demonstrated expertise in advanced sourcing techniques and cold calling.

• Experienced recruiting across multiple industries and functions.

• Strong writing skills, including intake summaries, candidate presentations, and client communications.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and budget expectations.

• Experience working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Schedule & Engagement Model

• Independent Contractor

• Remote within the United States

• Flexible schedule based on your availability

• Engagements assigned based on business needs and client demand

• Ability to scale hours up or down depending on project requirements

Work Location: Remote – United States

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