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Technical Recruiter (AI/Engineering) - (011)

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​​​​Looking for Filipino (Philippines-based) candidates

Job Role: Recruiter — Engineering, Security & AI

Compensation range: 1,300 - 1,700 USD Monthly + Performance Bonus

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align primarily with US Central Time business hours for collaboration, with flexibility around agreed overlap windows and deliverables.

Who We Are: At Hunt St we help Australian companies directly hire top 5% remote talent in the Philippines. You will be hired directly by the client, typically as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: A specialist recruitment and talent advisory firm focused on Engineering, Security, and AI talent. The company partners with high-growth startups and enterprise businesses to connect them with top-tier technical professionals through embedded recruiting, retained search, and contingent recruitment models.


Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced and proactive Recruiter to support hiring across Engineering, Cybersecurity, and AI roles.

In this role, you will work directly with the founder and take ownership of end-to-end recruitment processes—from sourcing and outreach to candidate management and interview coordination. This is a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment where strong sourcing skills, technical recruitment experience, and excellent communication are highly valued.

You will play a key role in identifying exceptional talent, managing pipelines efficiently, and delivering a high-quality experience for both candidates and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Talent Sourcing

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment across Engineering, Cybersecurity, and AI roles
  • Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Boolean search, and direct outreach
  • Build and maintain strong pipelines of active and passive candidates
  • Conduct candidate screening, interviews, and shortlisting processes
  • Write and post compelling and accurate job advertisements

Candidate & Client Coordination

  • Coordinate interviews and maintain smooth communication throughout the hiring process
  • Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with both candidates and clients
  • Build long-term relationships with passive candidates for future opportunities

Recruitment Operations & Market Intelligence

  • Manage recruitment workflows and ATS systems efficiently
  • Support the founder with talent mapping and market research
  • Provide market insights and hiring intelligence when needed
  • Maintain organized recruitment pipelines and candidate records

Requirements

  • 3+ years of recruitment experience, ideally within Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, or technical hiring
  • Strong sourcing and headhunting skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and direct outreach
  • Experience placing technical roles with a good understanding of the candidate market
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Highly organized and capable of managing multiple roles independently
  • Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruitment workflows
  • Comfortable working closely with a founder in a fast-moving and lean environment

Nice to Have:

  • Experience working within retained or contingent search firms
  • Exposure to Security, AI, or deep-tech talent markets
  • Experience supporting US-based or international clients

Benefits

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

  • Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
  • Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Phone, Address, Photo, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Cover letter

  • Are you a Filipino citizen currently residing in the Philippines? yes / no
  • Are you comfortable working in a remote setup aligned with US Central Time business hours? yes / no
  • Do you have at least 3 years of experience in recruitment, preferably within technical roles such as Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, or AI? yes / no
  • Have you used LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, or similar sourcing tools to find and engage candidates? yes / no
  • Do you have experience working with candidates from different regions? If yes, please briefly describe the regions you’ve worked across and the types of roles or clients involved in each. written answer
  • What ATS platforms have you used?
  • For documentation purposes, please provide your Verified LinkedIn profile URL in the space provided below.
  • Do you have your own work from home equipment? Please indicate the specs and ISP ( Ex. Intelcore i5 | PLDT 100Mbps)
  • We do not allow working with multiple clients or companies at the same time. If you are currently employed, how soon could you start if you are selected for this role?
  • This position is under an Independent Contractor arrangement, which means you will manage your own taxes, benefits, equipment, and internet, and provide your own computer. No employee benefits are included. This is a full-time, exclusive role, and a reference check is required. Are you comfortable with these terms? written answer
  • Do you have experience working in a venture-backed startup environment? yes / no

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