[Hiring] German-speaking International Freelance Recruiter @Next Job Abroad

Role Description

Join the growing team at Next Job Abroad! We're looking for an experienced German-speaking recruiter to join our international team on a freelance basis. This role is for someone who already understands recruitment.

• Previous experience from agency recruitment, international recruitment or another fast-paced recruitment environment.
• Comfortable taking ownership of their own desk and driving their own results.

As an International Freelance Recruiter, you'll manage your own candidate pipeline and recruit primarily for language-based roles across Europe.

• Work proactively and understand where your candidates need to come from.
• Take responsibility for moving your recruitment processes forward.
• Receive a monthly onboarding bonus during your first three months.
• Role continues on a commission basis with no earning cap.
• Dedicating around 30-40 hours per week to the role is necessary for success.

What You'll Do

• Source and headhunt German-speaking candidates across Europe.
• Recruit candidates in English for other language-based positions.
• Screen CVs and conduct candidate interviews.
• Assess motivation, suitability and relocation readiness.
• Manage candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Build and maintain your own candidate pipeline.
• Work proactively towards weekly and monthly KPIs.
• Collaborate with the team on client requirements and open positions.
• Follow up with candidates throughout onboarding and after placement.

Qualifications

• Speak German at native or near-native level.
• Have a strong level of English.
• Have previous professional recruitment experience.
• Ideally come from agency recruitment, international recruitment or high-volume recruitment.
• Have hands-on experience with sourcing and headhunting.
• Comfortable working towards KPIs, targets and placements.
• Know how to manage and prioritise your own recruitment pipeline.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Take ownership when something isn't working and actively look for another approach.

This Role Will Suit You If...

• You like having freedom and responsibility in equal measure.
• Comfortable taking the wheel yourself, planning your activity, following up with candidates, and adjusting your sourcing strategy.
• If you're used to agency recruitment and enjoy the satisfaction of turning your own pipeline into placements.

Benefits

• Monthly onboarding bonus and training during your first 3 months.
• Uncapped commission after the initial period.
• Fully remote freelance setup (within EU).
• Flexibility to manage your own working day.
• Clear KPIs and expectations.
• International recruitment projects across Europe.
• Supportive and collaborative recruiter team.
• Opportunity for long-term collaboration and development.