ARG - Part-Time Recruiter (eCommerce, Finance & High-Agency Talent)

Job Title: Part-Time Recruiter (eCommerce, Finance & High-Agency Talent)

Contractor Fee: $10–$12/hour USD

Work Arrangement: Remote

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor

Commitment: Part-Time (20–30 hours/week)

Company Overview:

Tidal is a Direct Placement Agency that helps job seekers find job opportunities for real growth. We work with stable, responsible businesses that are experienced in remote hiring and are excited to welcome international team members. Tidal is owned and operated by consumer brand owners and operators. We have experience in offshore team-building and aim to help businesses leverage global talent.

About This Role:
We're looking for a proactive Part-Time Recruiter to support hiring across finance, eCommerce, operations, tech, and AI-heavy roles. We need someone who understands Shopify-based DTC brands, founder-led businesses, and high-agency environments, and can identify strong candidates beyond resume keywords alone. The ideal recruiter is highly organized, systems-minded, and able to evaluate ownership, operational fit, and relevant eCommerce experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and screen candidates for finance, accounting, operations, supply chain, tech, AI-support, and eCommerce-related roles
• Identify candidates with experience supporting Shopify-based brands, DTC businesses, founder-led companies, or eCommerce agencies
• Conduct structured initial interviews focused on communication, ownership, autonomy, and operational fit
• Evaluate resumes beyond surface-level keywords and identify transferable operational experience
• Build and manage organized recruitment pipelines, trackers, and candidate databases
• Collaborate closely with leadership regarding calibration, candidate quality, and hiring priorities
• Assist with interview coordination, scheduling, follow-ups, and candidate communication
• Help improve sourcing systems, workflows, and hiring quality standards

Software/Platforms/Tools:

• ATS: Manatal
• Project Management: Notion
• Communication & Collaboration: Slack and Google Workspace
• Sourcing Platforms: LinkedIn, Indeed, and other sourcing platforms
• AI & Productivity Tools: ChatGPT and Claude preferred

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of recruitment, talent sourcing, or talent acquisition experience
• Strong experience recruiting for eCommerce, accounting/finance, operations, tech, or remote contractor roles
• Strong understanding of Shopify-based eCommerce brands and DTC business models
• Ability to distinguish between traditional corporate/retail experience and modern eCommerce operational environments
• Strong sourcing instincts and pattern recognition
• Excellent written and verbal English communication (C1 or C2 level)
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently
• Comfortable using modern recruitment, sourcing, and collaboration tools

Preferred Experience:

• Recruiting for Shopify or DTC eCommerce brands
• Recruiting finance/accounting candidates with eCommerce operational exposure
• Recruiting for founder-led startups, agencies, or remote-first companies
• Familiarity with AI tools and workflow automation platforms

Shift Schedule :

• While you may collaborate with the team during standard business hours, you retain full discretion over your work schedule. For communication purposes, we request general availability Monday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in the US time zone, unless otherwise agreed.