1099 Business Development Recruiter (Contractor)
Job Description:
About Us:
The Hammitt Group is an emerging recruiting and staffing firm built on relationships, results, and resilience. We're in the early stages of growth and seeking a seasoned, entrepreneurial recruiter who thrives in fast-moving environments with minimal structure. If you're someone who loves the thrill of building something from the ground up we want to talk.
About the Role:
We are looking for a 1099 Business Development Recruiter to help build and grow our candidate network. This role is focused on outreach and talent pipeline development identifying, engaging, and nurturing strong candidates across a variety of industries.
This is a commission-based, independent contractor position. You'll have the flexibility to work remotely and on your own schedule, but we expect a self-starter with a track record of delivering results.
Responsibilities:
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Proactively source and engage candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and other creative outreach methods
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Build and manage a pipeline of qualified talent across multiple disciplines
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Conduct initial screenings to assess candidate fit for current and future roles
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records
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Collaborate with the founder on strategic sourcing plans and candidate market insights
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Represent The Hammitt Group professionally and ethically in all candidate interactions
Requirements:
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting or candidate sourcing
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Strong candidate sourcing/outreach skills (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, etc.)
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Self-directed and able to work with limited resources and oversight
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Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and CRM tools
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Comfortable working on a commission/contractor basis
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U.S. based, authorized to work in the U.S. (we are not able to sponsor work authorization)
Nice to Have:
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Experience in business development or staffing agency recruiting
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Background in building talent pipelines from scratch
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Interest in long-term partnership or equity opportunity as the business grows
Contractor Details (Legal Note):
This is a 1099 independent contractor position. As such, you are responsible for your own taxes, equipment, benefits, and working hours. There is no employment relationship implied or established. This role is performance-based, and future partnership or equity discussions will be based on mutual interest and sustained success.
Required Skills:
CRM Search Authorization Pipelines Oversight Referrals Recruiting Sourcing Scratch Communication Skills LinkedIn Business Development Records Business Communication