Sourcing Recruiter (1099 Contractor)

Location: 100% Remote (Must be based in the U.S.)

Sectors Supported: Federal Government & Commercial

Can you do it all?

What we need you to do

v Be a creative miner of talent

v Be a great marketer, creating compelling communications to engage prospects

v Convert prospects into qualified and motivated candidates.

v Manage the lifecycle – support candidates and hiring managers to get to “yes.”

v Utilize systems, ensure compliance, and maintain reporting to show your work

@Orchard LLC is a growing HR and Talent Acquisition consulting firm that doesn’t just fill seats—we solve complex human capital puzzles for our clients. We are looking for a mid-career level Contract Sourcing Recruiter who can pivot seamlessly between sourcing a cleared Cyber Engineer for a Federal program one morning and a Sales Executive for a Pharmaceutical client that afternoon.

This is a 1099 contract position designed for a mid-career proactive TA professional who values autonomy. For the recruiter who consistently delivers high-quality talent and integrates into our culture, this role has a clear path to transition into a full-time salaried position.

What You’ll Do

• Full-Cycle Ownership: Taking requirements to create compelling messaging, finding prospects and engaging them across multiple communications channels, qualifying prospects and converting them into active candidates, and finally managing the process to get our clients the results they expect.
• Cross-Industry Mastery: Support diverse portfolios, including Emerging IT, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Federal Government (including cleared recruiting), Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, and Finance/Accounting.
• Federal & Commercial Fluency: Understand the nuances of recruiting for U.S. Federal Government contracts (including clearances) while maintaining the speed and "white-glove" service required by our commercial partners.
• Creative Sourcing: While we provide the standard toolbox (ATS, job boards, etc.), we expect you to leverage your own professional networks, social selling, and creative Boolean strings to find great talent quickly and consistently. Our clients love us, but it’s always “but what have you done for me lately?”!
• Candidate Assessment at a cellular level: Conduct deep-dive interviews to ensure candidates aren't just a resume match, but a cultural and motivational fit.

What You Bring

• The Generalist: You have 2+ years of sourcing and recruiting experience and aren't intimidated by a job description you’ve never seen before. You know how to learn a new industry fast.
• U.S. Based: You reside in and are eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship (required for Federal program support).
• Hardworking and Self-Sufficient: You are a "business of one." You don't need a manager to tell you how to organize your day or where to find candidates.
• Fearless: You are not afraid to pick up the phone or set a video interview to meet prospects. If a prospect says “not now,” you see the opportunity to mine for referrals.
• Quality-Obsessed: You take pride in submitting the three candidates the client will always interview for, rather than ten "maybes".
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with utilizing AI tools, Boolean, mining databases (ATS, Job Boards, LinkedIn), and leveraging networks to find hidden gems.

Why @Orchard?

• Flexibility: Work from your home office on a schedule that facilitates your best results.
• Growth Potential: This contract can be a mutual "test drive" for a potential long-term, salaried career move with benefits.
• Diverse Portfolio: You will be exposed to a range of customers, industries, and skill sets. The common thread is talent scarcity. The work is difficult but never dull.
• Supportive Environment: You are a contractor, but you aren't on an island. You’ll have access to our leadership and established recruiting tools to ensure your success.

If this description hits the right buttons, and you have the confidence to step into the arena, we are ready to meet you.

Compensation: This is a 1099 Contract position to start that may convert to a salaried role over time. Rates are based on experience but are in the range of $35-$50 per hour.

@Orchard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.