The posting
Job Position
Talent Matching Consultant
Work Arrangement
Fully Remote
Job Type
Full-time | Independent Contractor
Work Schedule
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Core hours: 9 AM – 5 PM EST
Locations
Philippines, Latin America, Global
About Pearl Talent:
Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.
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Why Work with Us?
At Pearl, we’re not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, make an impact, and build a long-term career. We believe in creating environments where your potential is recognized, your voice matters, and your success is tied to meaningful work—not short-term perks. Joining Pearl means stepping into opportunities that challenge you, support you, and set you up for lasting success.
Role Overview:
The Talent Matching Consultant is a hands-on, full-cycle recruiting role responsible for managing client searches from initial intake through final placement. In this position, you will work directly with startup founders and hiring managers to understand role requirements, source high-quality candidates, and guide the hiring process end-to-end.
This role requires a balance of client relationship management and execution. You will own the recruiting pipeline, manage multiple active searches simultaneously, and ensure that candidates presented to clients are aligned with both role expectations and company culture.
The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving hiring challenges, and is comfortable operating with ownership and autonomy. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.
Your Impact
In this role, you will directly support the success of high-growth startups by ensuring their hiring processes run smoothly and efficiently. Your work will help companies secure top talent faster while maintaining a high standard of candidate quality.
You will drive momentum across multiple hiring searches, reduce hiring friction through clear communication with clients, and maintain strong candidate pipelines that support consistent placement outcomes. By aligning client expectations with recruiting execution, you will help improve placement success, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the overall performance of the talent acquisition function.
Areas of Responsibility:
Client Intake & Relationship Management – 45%
- Lead client kickoff calls to understand hiring goals, team structure, and role expectations.
- Gather detailed job requirements including responsibilities, success metrics, timelines, and potential hiring risks.
- Establish clear hiring processes and communication cadence with clients.
- Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the search process.
- Maintain strong client relationships and ensure a high-quality recruiting experience.
Full-Cycle Recruiting & Search Execution – 35%
- Source and identify qualified candidates across multiple sourcing channels and professional networks.
- Screen and assess candidates to evaluate skills, experience, and role alignment.
- Manage candidate pipelines and ensure consistent progress across active searches.
- Submit qualified candidates to clients with structured candidate summaries.
- Drive searches forward from initial sourcing to final placement.
Ongoing Client Communication – 15%
- Provide regular updates on search progress, candidate pipelines, and interview outcomes.
- Address client feedback and adjust candidate targeting strategies accordingly.
- Communicate potential hiring risks or delays and propose solutions proactively.
Process Improvement & Reporting – 5%
- Track recruiting metrics across active searches to monitor performance.
- Identify recurring challenges or process gaps and recommend improvements.
- Maintain accurate documentation within the company’s ATS and CRM systems.
Requirements
Must-Haves (Required)
- 3+ years of full-cycle or 360 recruiting experience.
- Experience recruiting for either technical, creative, healthcare, admin, sales, operations, or niche roles.
- Experience working with US-based clients or startup founders.
- Experience leading client intake or kick-off calls.
- Background in outsourcing, offshoring, or global staffing environments.
- Proven ability to manage multiple hiring searches simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage client expectations and provide professional feedback when needed.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, remote environments.
- Experience working with CRM or ATS platforms.
Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)
- Experience working at a boutique recruiting firm or executive search agency.
- Exposure to startup or venture-backed hiring environments.
- Familiarity with workflow automation tools used in recruiting operations.
- Experience working with distributed global teams.
Tools Proficiency
Must-Haves (Required)
- HubSpot
- Workable
- Google Workspace
- Slack
- Zoom
Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)
- Zapier
- Make
- n8n
- Notion
Benefits
What You’ll Gain:
- Monthly performance bonus
- Fully remote, forever
- Annual team retreat
- Unlimited PTO
- Real-world experience in recruitment marketing and sourcing
- A behind-the-scenes look at how we connect people with opportunities
- A supportive team that values your growth and ideas
Ready to Join Us? If you’re hungry to lead, build, and scale—and you’ve done it before—then this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Apply now and help us build the world’s best recruitment team!
