Recruiter (freelance)

About Five Jars
Five Jars is an international full-service web development agency led by experts with 10+ years of experience. We create impactful digital experiences for US-based clients across industries including education, health & fitness, nonprofit, media, enterprise, and arts & culture.
We're a fully remote team united by professionalism, trust, and a passion for meaningful work.

About the Role
We are looking for a freelance IT Recruiter who will become a long-term partner to Five Jars and help us attract talented professionals when new vacancies appear.
This is not a full-time position or agency cooperation — we're seeking an individual expert who understands our culture and business needs and can support us on-demand for each hiring request.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment cycle for assigned vacancies (from sourcing to offer).
• Actively source candidates through LinkedIn, Djinni, GitHub, job boards, and networks.
• Conduct pre-screening interviews and evaluate both hard and soft skills.
• Assess English proficiency of candidates during interviews.
• Collaborate directly with HR and Hiring Managers to clarify requirements.
• Present shortlists and provide structured feedback/reports.
• Maintain candidate pipeline and communication for future opportunities.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in IT recruitment (agency or in-house).
• Proven success in closing technical roles (Developers, QA, PM, etc.).
• Solid knowledge of sourcing tools, Boolean/X-Ray search, and professional networks.
• Understanding of the software development process and IT terminology.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• English — Upper-Intermediate or higher (both verbal and written).

We Offer

• Long-term collaboration on a freelance basis.
• Flexible workload — work only when vacancies arise.
• Competitive success-fee model (percentage per closed role).
• Transparent process and fast feedback from our HR team.
• Friendly cooperation with a stable, international company.