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Remote contract recruiter jobs are in strong demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed teams hiring contract recruiters to build out engineering, sales, and corporate functions. Employers hiring remotely right now include Korn Ferry, Mozilla Corporation, and KPMG. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.
The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.
- Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab.
An overview of the role
As a Recruiter at GitLab, you'll help teams identify, engage with, and hire talented candidates across the AMER region. You'll work closely with cross-functional partners and business stakeholders to shape recruiting strategies, manage full lifecycle hiring, and create a thoughtful candidate experience from first conversation through offer stage. This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys balancing sourcing, stakeholder partnership, market insight, and process improvement while working in an all-remote environment. Because many of the roles supported by this position are located in AMER, the ideal candidate will also be based in the region. Please note this is a 6 month contract position.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners and hiring teams to establish effective recruiting strategies.
- Engage in Full Lifecycle Recruiting, with a focus on developing a balanced candidate source mix (passive, active and referral candidates).
- Develop and advertise accurate job descriptions to attract a highly qualified candidate pool.
- Utilize talent market insights and research to influence sourcing strategy.
- Proactively build and use personal resources and assets to enable high quality, accurate conversations.
- Utilize data to develop and execute effective hiring team management strategies.
- Cultivate positive candidate experience by ensuring timely, thoughtful and engaging communication throughout the hiring process.
- Leverage a data driven approach to pipeline management by monitoring key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of recruiting processes.
- Develop recommendations for course corrections by utilizing data from our ATS, candidate surveys and other feedback loops.
- Contribute to TA process iteration, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Employ deep recruiting pipeline knowledge or experience to identify industry best practices and evaluate competitors.
- Promote GitLab values and culture in day-to-day work and in external-facing settings.
- Partner with Talent Brand to deliver engaging employer brand content and enhance networks and partnerships.
What you'll bring
- Experience recruiting at all levels, preferably for Sales positions, including roles across Customer Success, Professional Services, Field Operations, Enablement and Ecosystems.
- Proven success in recruiting for positions in competitive global and remote job markets.
- Focused on delivering an excellent candidate experience.
- Ambitious, efficient and stable under tight deadlines and competing priorities.
- Ability to build collaborative cross-functional relationships across multiple timezones.
- Working knowledge using a candidate tracking system (ideally Greenhouse) and various sourcing tools (including LinkedIn Recruiter).
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and use software tools including Git and GitLab.
- Remote working experience in a public technology company setting is an added advantage.
The team
The Talent Acquisition team works at the center of GitLab's growth, partnering with hiring managers and business leaders to bring exceptional talent into the company. As part of Talent Acquisition, you'll help connect candidates to a company that is helping organizations improve developer productivity, operational efficiency, and security through GitLab's intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. This team values clear communication and a practical, data-informed approach to hiring. You'll join a globally distributed group that embraces collaboration, continuous learning, and the use of AI in daily workflows to improve efficiency, innovation, and impact. It's a team for people who care deeply about candidate experience, strong partnership, and helping GitLab co-create the future.
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental Leave
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.
Privacy Policy: Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us.
GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.
The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.
- Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab.
An overview of the role
As a Recruiter at GitLab, you'll help teams identify, engage with, and hire talented candidates across the AMER region. You'll work closely with cross-functional partners and business stakeholders to shape recruiting strategies, manage full lifecycle hiring, and create a thoughtful candidate experience from first conversation through offer stage. This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys balancing sourcing, stakeholder partnership, market insight, and process improvement while working in an all-remote environment. Because many of the roles supported by this position are located in AMER, the ideal candidate will also be based in the region. Please note this is a 6 month contract position.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners and hiring teams to establish effective recruiting strategies.
- Engage in Full Lifecycle Recruiting, with a focus on developing a balanced candidate source mix (passive, active and referral candidates).
- Develop and advertise accurate job descriptions to attract a highly qualified candidate pool.
- Utilize talent market insights and research to influence sourcing strategy.
- Proactively build and use personal resources and assets to enable high quality, accurate conversations.
- Utilize data to develop and execute effective hiring team management strategies.
- Cultivate positive candidate experience by ensuring timely, thoughtful and engaging communication throughout the hiring process.
- Leverage a data driven approach to pipeline management by monitoring key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of recruiting processes.
- Develop recommendations for course corrections by utilizing data from our ATS, candidate surveys and other feedback loops.
- Contribute to TA process iteration, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Employ deep recruiting pipeline knowledge or experience to identify industry best practices and evaluate competitors.
- Promote GitLab values and culture in day-to-day work and in external-facing settings.
- Partner with Talent Brand to deliver engaging employer brand content and enhance networks and partnerships.
What you'll bring
- Experience recruiting at all levels, preferably for Sales positions, including roles across Customer Success, Professional Services, Field Operations, Enablement and Ecosystems.
- Proven success in recruiting for positions in competitive global and remote job markets.
- Focused on delivering an excellent candidate experience.
- Ambitious, efficient and stable under tight deadlines and competing priorities.
- Ability to build collaborative cross-functional relationships across multiple timezones.
- Working knowledge using a candidate tracking system (ideally Greenhouse) and various sourcing tools (including LinkedIn Recruiter).
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and use software tools including Git and GitLab.
- Remote working experience in a public technology company setting is an added advantage.
The team
The Talent Acquisition team works at the center of GitLab's growth, partnering with hiring managers and business leaders to bring exceptional talent into the company. As part of Talent Acquisition, you'll help connect candidates to a company that is helping organizations improve developer productivity, operational efficiency, and security through GitLab's intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. This team values clear communication and a practical, data-informed approach to hiring. You'll join a globally distributed group that embraces collaboration, continuous learning, and the use of AI in daily workflows to improve efficiency, innovation, and impact. It's a team for people who care deeply about candidate experience, strong partnership, and helping GitLab co-create the future.
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental Leave
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.
Privacy Policy: Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us.
GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote contract recruiter jobs.
- Two or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate or agency setting
- Hands-on proficiency with at least one enterprise applicant tracking system
- Demonstrated ability to manage ten or more open requisitions simultaneously
- Experience sourcing passive candidates through professional networking sites and talent communities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for offer delivery and stakeholder updates
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Tips for Your Remote Contract Recruiter Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote contract recruiter openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search for roles that match your experience and apply directly to the ones that fit before they close.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote hiring managers evaluate how you communicate before you ever join a call. Write cover materials and email outreach in clear, direct sentences that get to the point fast. Wordy or vague written communication signals a poor remote fit.
Quantify your remote sourcing output
Remote contract recruiter roles are short engagements, so hiring managers want to see what you've produced. List reqs filled, time-to-fill averages, and ATS platforms you've run independently to show you can deliver without oversight.
Target remote-first and distributed team postings
Not every remote contract recruiter posting comes from a company built for distributed work. Prioritize roles at remote-first companies and distributed teams, where async workflows, remote onboarding, and independent contributor structures are already in place.
Remote Contract Recruiter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote contract recruiter job?
Remote contract recruiter roles go to candidates who can demonstrate they work well without direct supervision. Remote hiring managers screen for strong written communication, comfort with async tools like Slack and ATS platforms, and the ability to manage a req load independently from day one. A history of closing requisitions quickly and a clean record of managing candidates through full-cycle pipelines without hand-holding gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote contract recruiters?
Employers currently hiring remote contract recruiters include Korn Ferry, Mozilla Corporation, and KPMG, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first technology companies, high-growth SaaS firms, and distributed healthcare and financial services teams are the most consistent sources of contract recruiter openings that are fully remote.
Can you get a remote contract recruiter job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level contract recruiter roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one with little ramp time. Smaller remote-first startups and staffing agencies that operate distributed are more open to entry-level candidates. Showing sourcing projects, volunteer recruiting work, or completed coursework in talent acquisition can substitute for direct experience and open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote contract recruiter jobs?
Not always. Remote employers hiring contract recruiters weigh demonstrated sourcing ability, experience with ATS platforms, and a history of filling roles on deadline more heavily than a specific degree. Candidates who can show real results, such as reqs filled, time-to-hire metrics, or a strong pipeline record, compete effectively against degree holders when the role is contract and remote.
Which industries hire the most remote contract recruiters?
Most remote contract recruiter openings sit in Accounting & Auditing and Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams that scale headcount quickly, making contract recruiters a practical hire for surge hiring without adding permanent headcount.
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