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International Freelance Recruiter (German-speaking) - Remote

NextJobAbroad
CyprusCyprus
GermanyGermany
GreeceGreece
MaltaMalta
PortugalPortugal
SpainSpain
Freelance
Not Disclosed
Mid-Level

Job Description

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Join our international team on a freelance basis as an experienced German-speaking recruiter with a background in agency recruitment, international recruitment, or a fast-paced recruitment environment. You should be comfortable with sourcing, candidate management, KPIs, and placements as part of your daily work.

About the Role

As an International Freelance Recruiter, you’ll manage your own candidate pipeline and focus on recruiting for language-based roles across Europe. The role requires proactive work, strategic candidate sourcing, and ownership of your recruitment processes.

During your first three months, you’ll receive a monthly onboarding bonus, while learning our clients, processes, and tools. After this period, the role operates on a commission basis with no earning cap. You should expect to dedicate 30-40 hours per week to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 toward weekly and monthly KPIs
  • Collaborate with the team on client requirements and open positions
  • Follow up with candidates during onboarding and post-placement

Requirements

You must:

  • Speak German at a native or near-native level
  • Have a strong command of English
  • Possess previous professional recruitment experience
  • Ideally come from agency recruitment, international recruitment, or high-volume recruitment
  • Have hands-on experience with sourcing and headhunting
  • Be comfortable working toward KPIs, targets, and placements
  • Know how to manage and prioritize your own recruitment pipeline
  • Be highly self-motivated and proactive
  • Take ownership when challenges arise and seek alternative solutions
  • Work independently in a performance-driven environment

Benefits

What We Offer:

  • A 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

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NextJobAbroad (operating at nextjobabroad.com) is a job-search platform engineered for international career seekers. While no founding details or headquarters location are publicly documented, the platform appears to specialize in connecting professionals with global employment opportunities. Unlike traditional job boards limited to local markets, NextJobAbroad focuses on cross-border placements, bridging gaps between candidates and employers across different countries. The platform likely aggregates listings from multinational companies, remote work programs, and international recruitment agencies, streamlining the application process for expatriate roles, digital nomad positions, and overseas assignments. This allows job seekers to explore opportunities abroad with tailored filters for industry, location, and visa requirements. With no available funding or investor data, the platform’s operational scale remains unclear, though its niche focus suggests a targeted approach to global talent acquisition.

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