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Principal Recruiter

Talently
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2027

Job Title: Principal / Team Lead Recruiter (Full-Desk)

Location: Remote (US-Based)

Compensation: Base Salary   Uncapped Commissions   Bonus   Benefits

On-Target Earnings: $200K–$500K


About Talently
Talently is a fully remote recruitment agency built for high-performing full-desk recruiters with deep vertical expertise and a proven ability to grow strategic client relationships. We provide the tools, tech, and BD support so you can focus on what matters most: winning accounts, delivering for your clients, and growing your book of business.

 

What Makes Talently Different?

We eliminate the typical friction that slows down great recruiters:

  • Warm Leads Weekly: We generate warm leads in your vertical every week through targeted outbound campaigns. No cold prospecting grind!
  • AI-Powered ATS: Our AI-powered ATS streamlines your workflow and eliminates time-consuming tasks.
  • Candidate Sourcing Stack: LinkedIn Recruiter, job ads, candidate databases, and multi-channel outreach help you connect with the right talent fast.
  • Account Ownership: We stay lean on purpose so you have access to high-quality jobs, protected accounts, and minimal internal overlap.


What You’ll Do

  • Own your Vertical: win searches, fill roles, and build key client accounts
  • Expand accounts and become a trusted partner in your niche
  • Build candidate pipelines and deliver a world-class experience
  • Optionally take on team leadership or mentorship responsibilities as we grow


What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves

  • 3 years of proven success in full-desk/360 agency recruiting
  • A consistent track record of high billings ($400K preferred)
  • Strong account management and candidate delivery skills
  • High integrity, reliability, and team-first mindset
  • Coachable, curious, and driven to grow


Nice-to-Haves

  • Leadership experience or aspirations
  • LI Recruiter & Boolean skills


If you’re a top-performing full-desk recruiter tired of building everything from scratch, Talently gives you the support, tools, and leads to win bigger & faster.

Salary : $50,000 - $400,000

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