Lead Recruiter

Lead Recruiter | Remote - South AmericaCompensation: Competitive base + uncapped commissionWho You Are:You are a proactive, assertive, take-charge person who loves to think ahead. You want a fast-paced environment with plenty of room to achieve goals with independence and freedom. You should also be able to attract candidates using various sources, like social media networks, email & SMS campaigns. Our ideal recruiter holds an academic HR background combined with work experience in sourcing, screening, interviewing, and assessing candidates. Ultimately, the responsibilities of the Recruiter are to ensure our company helps our clients attract, hire, and retain the best employees while growing a strong talent pipeline.The Opportunity:Find, engage, and close top talent with speed, precision, and grit. We are looking for a tenacious recruiter to join our recruiting agency. The ideal candidate has experience working at a recruiting agency and is a highly motivated, self-sufficient recruiter.Who We Are:We help companies hire top offshore talent from South and Central America (LATAM), South Africa, and the Philippines so that they can grow their business as cost-effectively as possible. We are a small, tight, fully-remote team that believes in direct communication, being coachable, and always staying curious. Results matter to us. We have fun on an inspiring mission and treat people as humans first and foremost.What You’ll Do:Turn client job requirements into strategy: Translate roles into clear, actionable sourcing campaigns.Build and maintain candidate pipelines: Leverage LinkedIn, Boolean search, and creative sourcing channels to engage top talent.Screen with excellence: Ensure only the top 1–5% of candidates move forward to clients.Manage client & candidate relationships: Provide proactive updates, coaching, and guidance at every stage of the process.Close offers and negotiations: Partner closely with clients and candidates to drive successful outcomes.Responsibilities:Increment and improve upon our existing recruiting strategyDevelop and update job descriptions and job specificationsPerform job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectivesPrepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boardsSource and recruit candidates by using databases, social media, etcScreen candidates' resumes and job applicationsConduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within the scheduleAssess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience, and aptitudesMonitor and apply HR recruiting best practicesProvide analytical and well-documented recruiting reports to the rest of the teamAct as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection processSubmit qualified candidates to clientsMove candidates through the client's hiring pipelinesCoordinate with client talent teams to negotiate and close candidates for positionsMust-haves in a Candidate:Proven work experience as an Agency Recruiter (staffing agency recruiting experience is preferred)Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews (structured, competency-based, stress, etc.)Hands-on experience with various selection processes (phone interviewing, reference checks, etc.)Ability to organize skills assessment centers (in-tray activities, work samples, psychometric and IQ/EQ tests, etc.)Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Candidate Management Systems (CMS)Hands-on experience with recruiting software, as well as Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong decision-making skillsExcellent multi-tasking skillsAbility to deliver consistent, high-quality candidates who meet client needs.Track record of building pipelines and securing top talent.Skill in managing clients and candidates with urgency and professionalism.Strong negotiation and closing abilities.Tenacious and gritty — never gives up after the first “no.”Urgency mindset — treats every role as time-sensitive.Attention to detail — submissions and communication are always accurate.Accountability — owns mistakes, learns, and improves.Winner’s mentality — competitive, driven, and self-motivated.Familiarity with sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, outreach platforms).Comfortable with ATS/CRM systems.Strong written and verbal English communication skills.Research and market-mapping ability.Quick learner of new recruiting tools and systems.Nice to Have In a Candidate:BS/MS in Human Resources ManagementExperience with RecruiterFlow ATSExperience with LinkedIn RecruiterExperience with JuiceboxDetails:This is a full-time job.No agencies, sorry.Work from anywhere.North American work hours.Interview ProcessIntro Call with LeadershipSkills-Based Interview (sourcing + screening)Culture & Competency InterviewFinal Round + OfferWhy Join Rad Hires?Impact: Every placement you make directly shapes high-growth companies.Growth: Training, coaching, and tools to help you become a top 1% recruiter.Earning Potential: Competitive base salary + uncapped commissions.Culture: A team built on grit, accountability, and winning together.To apply:Submit your online application hereRecord a 1-minute video introducing yourself. Explain why you’re a good fit. Send it to recruiting@radhires.co with the subject line: Your Name, Rad Hires Lead Recruiter.This role is 100% remote. We are specifically looking for a Recruiter in South America.