Recruiting Consultant

Recruiting Consultant Division: HiveSmart Location: Remote Type: Contract Department: Talent / Consulting About Us HiveSmart is a consulting division within a growing, multi-vertical organization focused on delivering thoughtful, high-impact solutions across healthcare, technology, and mission-driven businesses. HiveSmart partners with external clients to help them build strong teams through modern, scalable recruiting practices. We work closely with founders, executives, and hiring leaders to design and execute full-cycle recruiting processes that are human, data-informed, and aligned with business goals. Our approach balances speed with quality, structure with flexibility, and partnership with accountability. Role Overview As a Recruiting Consultant on the HiveSmart team, you will act as a trusted talent partner to external clients, owning and managing the full-cycle recruiting process on their behalf. You will support roles across a range of functions and levels, partnering closely with client stakeholders to understand hiring needs, define search strategies, and deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a consulting environment, is comfortable juggling multiple searches and stakeholders, and enjoys bringing clarity and structure to fast-moving hiring efforts. Key Responsibilities Client Partnership & Stakeholder Management • Serve as the primary recruiting partner for assigned HiveSmart clients • Build strong relationships with founders, executives, and hiring managers • Translate business goals into clear hiring strategies and role definitions • Set expectations around timelines, market conditions, and candidate profiles • Provide regular updates, insights, and recommendations to clients Full-Cycle Recruiting Execution • Own the end-to-end recruiting process from intake through offer acceptance • Lead intake meetings to define role requirements, success criteria, and interview plans • Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned to each client’s needs • Screen, assess, and advance candidates through interview processes • Manage interview scheduling, feedback collection, and debriefs • Support offer development, negotiation, and close Sourcing & Talent Strategy • Proactively source candidates using a mix of outbound, inbound, and referral strategies • Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs • Tailor outreach and candidate messaging to reflect each client’s brand and value proposition • Advise clients on competitive positioning, compensation considerations, and market trends Process, Systems & Candidate Experience • Ensure a smooth, professional, and inclusive candidate experience throughout the process • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in ATS and client tracking systems • Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows and interview practices • Partner with HiveSmart leadership to refine recruiting frameworks and best practices Must-Have Skills • Proven experience as a full-cycle recruiter, talent partner, or recruiting consultant • Strong ability to manage multiple searches and stakeholders simultaneously • Experience working directly with hiring managers and senior leaders • Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-paced client environments • Strong sourcing skills across technical and non-technical roles • Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills • Ability to operate autonomously while staying aligned with a broader consulting team Preferred Skills • Experience recruiting for startups, scale-ups, or high-growth companies • Prior experience in a consulting, agency, or fractional recruiting model • Familiarity with modern ATS and sourcing tools • Experience hiring across multiple functions or business verticals • Strong understanding of inclusive hiring practices What We Offer • Opportunity to work closely with a diverse set of external clients and leadership teams • Exposure to a variety of roles, industries, and hiring challenges • Flexible, remote-first work environment • Collaborative consulting culture with room to shape processes and impact outcomes • The chance to build scalable hiring foundations for growing organizations If you’re a relationship-driven recruiter who enjoys partnering deeply with clients, bringing structure to complexity, and helping teams hire thoughtfully and effectively, HiveSmart is a great place to do that work.