Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This contract Recruiter role stands out in the SaaS ecosystem because it sits at the operational center of how product-led companies scale: building repeatable hiring motion while demand for technical and cross-functional talent shifts quickly. With remote U.S. coverage and full-cycle ownership, it reflects the way many SaaS and adjacent tech organizations run lean People Operations functions while still needing disciplined pipeline management.
For a SaaS career path, the value is in sharpening end-to-end recruiting craft in an environment where iteration matters. Managing sourcing strategy, stakeholder alignment, and candidate experience in parallel tends to build strong instincts for signal detection, process design, and data hygiene in modern ATS workflows. Those capabilities translate across SaaS companies, whether the next step is in Talent Acquisition, People Ops, or recruiting operations.
The role is best suited to recruiters who prefer autonomy and are comfortable creating structure when it is not fully defined. It will fit someone who enjoys switching between outbound sourcing and consultative partnering with hiring managers, and who can maintain consistency across multiple open roles. A contract format also aligns well with professionals looking to deepen startup-style recruiting exposure without a long-term commitment upfront.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Employment Type
Full time
Department
People Operations
Recruiter (3-6 month contract)
Location: Remote U.S.
Type: Contract (Full-time hours during U.S. business hours preferred)
Duration: 3–6 months, with potential to extend
About Us
We’re a fast-growing, AI-powered robotics startup on a mission to build intelligent systems that solve real-world problems. Our team is moving quickly, scaling thoughtfully, and building technology at the intersection of hardware, software, and machine learning. As we grow, we’re looking for a hands-on Recruiter (Contract) to help us attract and hire exceptional talent across the company.
The Role
As a Contract Recruiter, you’ll own full-lifecycle recruiting across a mix of technical and non-technical roles. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers, help shape our hiring processes, and act as a true extension of the team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in ambiguity, and knows how to hire in a startup environment.
What You’ll Do
Own full-cycle recruiting for roles across engineering, product, operations, G&A, and other functions as needed
Source and engage candidates through multiple channels (LinkedIn, outbound sourcing, referrals, etc.)
Manage candidate pipelines and ensure a thoughtful, high-touch candidate experience
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Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and guide stakeholders through hiring decisions
What We’re Looking For
3+ years of recruiting experience, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment
Proven experience owning full-lifecycle recruiting end-to-end
Ability to recruit across both technical and non-technical roles
Strong sourcing skills and comfort doing hands-on outbound recruiting
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with limited structure
Experience with modern ATS tools and recruiting systems
Ability to work semi-independently and hold yourself accountable to meeting or exceeding sourcing, interviewing and hiring goals
Nice to Have
Experience recruiting for robotics, AI, hardware, manufacturing or deep-tech companies
Startup experience strongly preferred
Ability to ramp quickly and manage multiple roles simultaneously
Experience with Ashby (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter
Why Work With Us
Opportunity to have real impact on a growing team and company
Collaborative, mission-driven environment
Competitive hourly rate
Potential for contract extension or future full-time opportunities
