Freelance Recruiter - Integrated Communications

Real Chemistry•New York, NY

2d•$40 - $60•Hybrid

About The Position

Real Chemistry is seeking a Freelance Recruiter to join their Talent Acquisition team. This role will support hiring across the Integrated Communications capability, leading full-cycle recruitment for various roles within the PR and communications business. The recruiter will partner with hiring leaders to attract top talent in healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology communications. The ideal candidate will have extensive recruiting experience in a PR agency setting and a strong understanding of the pharma and biotech communications sector.

Requirements

5+ years of talent acquisition experience with a strong track record of full-cycle recruiting for mid-to-senior level roles.
Prior recruiting experience within a PR agency environment is required, with a focus on pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare communications talent.
Demonstrated success recruiting across Integrated Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Patient Advocacy, Social & Digital Communications, or related disciplines.
Experience partnering with and influencing executive-level stakeholders in a fast-paced agency environment.
Strong knowledge of the healthcare communications agency landscape and key talent competitors.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a highly process-driven approach and the ability to manage multiple searches and competing priorities simultaneously.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and strong working relationships with hiring managers and candidates alike.
Proficiency with recruiting technologies such as Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, or similar platforms.
Highly self-motivated, accountable, and comfortable working independently in a freelance/contract capacity.
Availability to support the business in a full-time contract capacity (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday).

Responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening through offer negotiation and onboarding, across a variety of Integrated Communications roles.
Serve as a trusted talent advisor to executive-level hiring managers and business leaders, providing strategic guidance on hiring plans, market trends, candidate assessment, and talent acquisition best practices.
Develop and execute targeted recruiting strategies to attract high-caliber communications talent in a competitive market.
Build and maintain strong pipelines of PR and communications professionals with experience supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.
Drive hiring processes with a high degree of organization, rigor, and attention to detail, ensuring a seamless experience for hiring teams and candidates.
Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience while maintaining timely communication and efficient process management.
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout recruiting efforts and talent attraction strategies.
Stay informed on healthcare communications industry trends, market intelligence, and competitive talent activity to proactively support hiring needs.
Leverage recruiting data and insights to identify opportunities, solve hiring challenges, and improve outcomes.