Senior Headhunter / Independent Recruiter Remote | Commission Only | U.S

Compensation Commission Only | Unlimited Earnings Potential Standard Recruiter Split: 20%30% commission per placement closed Senior Independent Recruiter / Partner Split: 40%60% commission available for highly experienced recruiters operating with minimal company infrastructure Higher commission structures are based on: Existing client relationships Proven billing history Independent business generation Full-cycle ownership Self-managed recruiting operations Commission is paid on collected revenue only. About the Opportunity We are a U.S.-based direct hire recruiting organization supporting hiring across healthcare, technology, accounting, finance, corporate operations, construction, and skilled trades sectors. We are seeking experienced headhunters, agency recruiters, and business-development-driven recruiters who can independently generate clients, recruit candidates, and manage placements from start to finish. This is a confidential opportunity. Full company details will be shared during the interview process. This role is designed for recruiters who: Prefer high commission over fixed salary Want flexibility and autonomy Are comfortable generating their own pipeline Can confidently contact hiring managers and decision-makers Understand recruiting as both sales and talent acquisition Want uncapped earning potential based on production This is not a sourcing-only role and not a recruiter support role. This position requires outbound activity, pipeline generation, and direct communication with hiring managers. Key Responsibilities Client Acquisition & Outreach Generate new client relationships Call, email, and message hiring managers and business owners Conduct outbound outreach and prospecting Build recruiting pipelines through LinkedIn, Facebook, referrals, cold outreach, networking, and sourcing platforms Schedule discovery calls and recruiting conversations Help secure direct hire recruiting opportunities Full-Cycle Recruiting Source, screen, and submit qualified candidates Coordinate interviews, offers, and placements Maintain CRM and recruiting activity tracking Manage placements from intake to close Maintain strong communication with candidates and clients Pipeline Development Build long-term candidate and client relationships Maintain active recruiting and business development pipelines Support consistent outreach and recruiting activity Develop recruiting opportunities across multiple industries and markets Lead Generation Expectations Recruiters are expected to generate their own leads and recruiting activity consistently. Company-provided leads may be available periodically, but recruiters must still demonstrate the ability to independently create conversations, opportunities, and client relationships. Example expectation: If you are provided a hiring manager lead on Monday, you should be comfortable calling, following up, building rapport, and working the opportunity toward a client conversation or potential close. If you are uncomfortable contacting hiring managers directly, this is not the right role for you. Recruiter Evaluation Period All candidates must complete a 2-week evaluation period before formal onboarding. This evaluation is based on measurable performance and activity. During this period, recruiters will: Conduct outbound outreach Contact hiring managers directly Build candidate and client pipelines Generate recruiting conversations Work inside company CRM and recruiting systems Demonstrate initiative and consistency Evaluation Benchmarks Daily outreach activity CRM tracking consistency Candidate sourcing activity Pipeline generation Hiring manager conversations Meetings booked or opportunities created Recruiter Branding & Social Recruiting Review Applicants may be asked to provide: LinkedIn profile Facebook recruiting page/profile/group Examples of sourcing or recruiting activity Recruiting engagement metrics Past recruiting posts or outreach examples We are seeking recruiters who understand modern sourcing, social recruiting, relationship building, and direct hire business development. Requirements Agency recruiting, staffing, or headhunting experience preferred Full-cycle recruiting experience preferred Comfortable with outbound outreach and hiring manager communication Apply To this Job .