Location: Malaysia & Philippines (Remote)
Employment Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
Industry Focus: Technology, Web3, Fintech & E-commerce
Compensation: Negotiable (Project-Based / Commission-Based / Retainer)
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Freelance Recruitment Partner / Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our large-scale hiring initiatives across Malaysia and the Philippines.
We are specifically seeking an independent recruitment professional, not a recruitment agency, who has an established talent network and an existing, actively maintained candidate database.
The ideal candidate has proven experience recruiting for high-performing technology companies, Web3 businesses, fintech platforms, and e-commerce organizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Source, identify, and engage qualified candidates for various technical, operational, commercial, and leadership positions.
- Leverage an existing candidate database and professional network to accelerate recruitment.
- Conduct initial candidate screening and evaluate qualifications, experience, and suitability.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates across Malaysia and the Philippines.
- Coordinate interviews and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring managers.
- Support high-volume recruitment initiatives while maintaining candidate quality.
- Provide regular recruitment progress updates and candidate shortlists.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an independent recruiter, freelance talent acquisition specialist, or recruitment consultant.
- Must have an existing candidate database and established talent network in Malaysia and/or the Philippines.
- Strong recruitment background in high-performing technology companies, Web3, fintech, or e-commerce businesses.
- Demonstrated ability to source and place high-quality candidates across multiple roles and seniority levels.
- Experience managing high-volume or large-scale recruitment projects.
- Strong understanding of the technology talent market and competitive hiring landscape.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and deliver results within agreed timelines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing relationships with talent from leading technology companies, startups, Web3 organizations, and major e-commerce platforms.
- Experience recruiting for software engineering, product management, UI/UX design, marketing, business development, operations, and executive roles.
- Proven track record of successful placements and fast turnaround times.
- Access to an active network of passive candidates who may be open to new opportunities.
Engagement Terms
This is strictly a freelance / independent contractor opportunity, not a full-time employment position.
We are open to discussing a mutually beneficial arrangement based on recruitment capacity, candidate network, and expected hiring volume.
Specific terms, compensation structure, deliverables, and contractual agreements will be discussed with shortlisted partners.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should provide:
- A brief introduction outlining their recruitment experience.
- Industries and types of companies they have previously recruited for.
- Details of their existing candidate database, including approximate size, industry coverage, and geographical reach (no personal candidate data required).
- Examples of successful placements, particularly within technology, Web3, fintech, or e-commerce companies.
- Their preferred freelance engagement and compensation structure.
Important: We are only considering individual freelance recruiters with an established candidate network. Recruitment agencies and applicants without an existing talent database will not be considered.