Contract Recruiter - Product

CookUnity•New York, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

CookUnity is seeking a senior-level freelance recruiter to partner with their Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers on high-impact searches across the U.S. and Canada. This role will focus on sourcing, engaging, and closing top-tier, values-aligned talent, primarily for Product and senior leadership roles. The recruiter will collaborate closely with the in-house recruiting team to build strong pipelines, lead candidate engagement, and drive hiring excellence during a key growth phase for CookUnity. This is a remote-friendly hybrid role with a preference for candidates based in New York City.

Requirements

5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in product-led, high-growth environments.
Proven ability to recruit for Tech/Engineering, Product, or Data roles—and familiarity with U.S. hiring markets.
Strong sourcing expertise and creative strategies to engage passive candidates.
Comfortable working with senior stakeholders, providing both strategic guidance and hands-on recruiting support.
Experience with ATS and CRM tools (we use Greenhouse) and strong command of LinkedIn Recruiter.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills—you know how to represent the brand with professionalism and warmth.
Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments with minimal oversight.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with North American and LATAM markets.
Understanding of talent marketing and employer branding tactics.
Conversational Spanish is a big plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers and the in-house recruiting team to own full-cycle searches or key portions of them, depending on project needs.
Build strong pipelines of top active and passive candidates through strategic sourcing and personalized outreach.
Act as a trusted partner and advisor to hiring managers—supporting intake, calibration, and hiring strategy discussions.
Manage candidate experience end-to-end, ensuring clear communication, timely feedback, and a high-touch approach.
Lead interview debriefs and structured decision-making, ensuring alignment with CookUnity’s values and leadership principles.
Collaborate on employer branding and market positioning to attract A+ talent in competitive markets.
Leverage tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, GEM, and AI-based sourcing platforms to optimize reach and efficiency.
Track and share progress using a data-driven approach, identifying opportunities to improve funnel health and time-to-hire.