Remote Recruiter

Position Summary 

This is not a standard recruiting role—it is a high-impact contract position for a headhunter, bloodhound, and culture protector who is relentlessly driven to identify, engage, and secure the highest-quality candidates. You will be the front line of our talent acquisition strategy, operating as a strategic partner who understands that each hire directly shapes the future of our organization. 
 
As a Remote Recruiter, you will take full ownership of ad creation and placement, proactive sourcing, rigorous pre-screening, and pipeline management. You are not just processing applicants—you are hunting for excellence, evaluating cultural fit, and representing the company with professionalism and purpose. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Sourcing & Talent Hunting 

- Aggressively source high-quality candidates through direct outreach, cold targeting, social sourcing, Boolean search, industry crossovers, and networking 
- Maintain a bench of pre-screened, hire-ready candidates for common roles across the organization 
- Seek transferable skill sets from adjacent industries (e.g., trades, military, education, hospitality) based on role needs 

Ad Strategy & Optimization 

- Write and manage job postings across multiple platforms (e.g., Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn) 
- Continuously monitor ad performance, adjust strategy, and improve ROI through A/B testing, targeting, and wording refinement 
- Ensure recruiting dollars are spent effectively and reports are provided to leadership as needed 

Candidate Evaluation & Screening:

 
- Conduct interactive pre-screening calls designed to go beyond surface-level Q&A—ask follow-up questions, identify red flags, and assess professionalism, communication style, and mission alignment 
- Evaluate candidates equally on their motivation, professionalism, responsiveness, and overall interaction throughout the process—not just on technical qualifications 
- Critically analyze résumés and employment history to detect inconsistencies, job-hopping patterns, unexplained gaps, or misalignment with role expectations 

Collaboration & Reporting 

- Work directly with the HR Director to align on role expectations, candidate profiles, and staffing forecasts 
- Maintain accurate tracking in the ATS and ensure compliance with internal hiring protocols 
- Provide regular updates, hiring reports, and candidate pipelines to HR leadership 
- Track recruiting KPIs including time-to-fill, source quality, conversion rates, and performance-based outcomes 

Required Qualifications 

- Minimum 3 years of recruiting experience with a proven headhunter mentality 
- Demonstrated success in proactive sourcing and closing hard-to-fill roles 
- Strong verbal interviewing and candidate assessment skills 
- Ability to critically analyze résumés and screen for red flags, inconsistencies, or cause for concern 
- Hands-on experience managing job postings, optimizing ad spend, and tracking performance metrics 
- Tech-savvy and organized with experience using ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools 
- High level of independence, accountability, and internal motivation 
- Must have own workspace, technology, and internet access suitable for full-time remote work 

Preferred Qualifications 

- Experience recruiting for behavioral health, nonprofit, or healthcare roles 
- Familiarity with Arizona licensure requirements (e.g., BHT, LAC, LPC, LCSW, RN) 
- Willingness to become highly proficient with the Culture Index platform—training will be provided. Must be willing to work directly with our external consultants to interpret results and guide candidate selection 
 

Success Traits 

- Headhunter Mentality: You hunt talent proactively—you don’t wait for it to apply 
- Culture Gatekeeper: You take personal pride in only presenting candidates who truly align 
- Ad Strategist: You treat job ads like a campaign—testing, refining, optimizing 
- Intuitive Screener: You listen actively and ask sharp, insightful follow-up questions 
- Resume Sleuth: You analyze resumes critically and follow up on red flags without hesitation 
- Mission-Driven: You believe in the work Horizon does and know how to sell it with purpose 

This is a full time role

US time zone

$6/hr