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Associate Recruiter (San Francisco based)

$40–$65/hr

Published pay. The final rate depends on your test, experience and country.

Remote · Worldwide 1 openings Language: English Posted 13 Oct 2026

About this role

Job title: Associate Recruiter (San Francisco based)

Job Type:Full-time

Location:Remote

Job Summary:

Join our team as a dynamic Associate Recruiter, leveraging your headhunting expertise to source and secure exceptional talent. This role is ideal for an energetic recruiting professional passionate about building robust pipelines and thriving in a fast-paced startup environment. While the primary work is remote, you’ll be based in San Francisco and play a pivotal role at local career fairs and events every 1-2 weeks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Source and engage top-tier candidates through various channels, including headhunting, networking, and digital platforms.
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment pipeline, ensuring a seamless candidate experience from initial outreach to onboarding.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations on talent strategy.
  • Maintain and update accurate records in the applicant tracking system, reporting key recruitment metrics and progress.
  • Self-manage priorities and deliverables while working remotely, demonstrating high autonomy and accountability.
  • Represent our customer's team at San Francisco-based career fairs and industry events on a bi-weekly basis to enhance employer brand and connect with prospective talent.
  • Continuously refine sourcing strategies to adapt to the evolving needs of a fast-paced startup environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • 2-3 years of proven headhunting and recruitment experience, preferably in startup or tech-focused organizations.
  • Expertise in candidate sourcing, recruitment pipeline management, and talent acquisition best practices.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to self-manage and deliver results in a remote work setting.
  • Strong stakeholder communication, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities.
  • Deep familiarity with the San Francisco talent market and local recruiting channels.
  • Adaptability and resilience to thrive amidst shifting priorities and fast-paced demands.
  • Demonstrated commitment to attending and actively participating in in-person career events in San Francisco.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience recruiting for high-growth startups or hyper-growth environments.
  • Established network within the San Francisco technology ecosystem.
  • Familiarity with modern applicant tracking systems and recruiting analytics tools.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.

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