Job Description
Recruitment Specialist (Night Shift) - Full-Time, Freelance
Department: Boutique Recruitment
Employment Type: Freelance
Location: Philippines
Compensation: ₱31,000 - ₱36,000 / month
About Magic
Magic is a leading modern outsourcing platform that connects SMBs to high-quality remote workers, from SDRs to virtual assistants and more. With roots in Silicon Valley, and backing from top venture capitalists, our workers are supercharged with a combination of the latest AI technology and training.
Background
Our company came out of Y Combinator in 2015. Since then we've grown to 1000+ remote workers, with strong venture-backing (including Sequoia Capital) and over $30M in funding to date. We are fully remote across Asia and US time zones.
Why does this role exist?
The Recruitment Specialist is primarily responsible for end-to-end recruitment and hiring of qualified global candidates to fill the specialized manpower requirements of our Boutique clients. This role focuses on sourcing, interviewing, and endorsing candidates for hard-to-fill, niche positions while ensuring that standard recruitment and selection processes are observed consistently.
OUR HIRING PROCESS
- Application review
- HR Interview — 30-45 minutes
- 2nd-level Interview — Panel with Recruitment Managers
- Final Interview — with Head of Operations
- Job offer and onboarding
The Impact you'll make
Screening
- Reviews resumes and chooses the ones that closely match the available job descriptions and qualifications.
- Schedules and conducts interviews with potential assistants according to client qualifications.
- Conducts Mock Calls and Script Readings with assistants, depending on the client's needs.
Endorsement & Coaching
- Facilitates the endorsement of candidates for specialized or hard-to-fill roles, ensuring all recruitment and selection procedures are carried out with consistency and compliance.
- Coaches applicants on areas of improvement and re-record mock calls and script reading, if necessary.
Support and Coordination
- Assists with other recruiting processes from start to finish, while he/she coordinates with other departments regarding any client needs that are not addressed by our current hiring funnels.
Required Exeperience
- 2 - 4 years of recruitment experience, preferably in end-to-end recruitment or VA-type recruitment
- Prior experience working a night shift schedule in a recruitment role is required
- Background in volume/BPO hiring setup is highly acceptable
- Experience with stakeholder management and client-facing interactions
- Proficiency with ATS/CRM systems and recruitment tools
- Bachelor's Degree in any related course
Proficiency with HubSpot, Slack, and other digital collaboration tools
- WFH Set-Up:
- Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor, and up.
- Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
- Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
- Back-up computer and internet connection
- Quiet, dedicated workspace at home
- Schedule: 11 PM – 8 AM Manila time (PHT), Sunday – Thursday or Monday – Friday, permanent night shift
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Flexibility and Adaptability Ability to quickly adjust to changing requirements, new processes, and diverse client needs without extensive hand-holding
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Strong Attention to Detail Meticulous approach to candidate assessment, documentation, and quality control
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Boolean Search Proficiency Advanced skills in using Boolean operators and search techniques across LinkedIn, ATS platforms, and other sourcing tools
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Behavioral Interviewing Expertise Proven ability to conduct structured interviews and assess candidate fit for specific roles
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Minimal Supervision Required Self-motivated professional who can work independently while meeting deadlines and KPI targets
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Challenge-Ready Mindset Not afraid to take on difficult, niche requisitions and complex recruitment scenarios
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Team Player Attitude Ability to adjust and collaborate effectively with both introverted and extroverted team members
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Strong Communication Skills Decent verbal and written communication abilities suitable for global candidate interactions
- You are highly motivated, possess a growth mindset and grit, and are a self-starter who is professional, positive, and not afraid of challenging work, especially with hard-to-fill roles
- You are passionate about finding the right fit between candidates and clients, understanding that precision in matching is crucial for niche positions
- You are highly reliable with a Get Stuff Done mindset despite external circumstances. You say what you mean and do what you say. You are consistent and take ownership in situations, large or small
- You are flexible and trainable, understanding that Magic's approach may differ from other recruitment companies you've worked with
- You thrive in a high-volume environment while maintaining quality standards across multiple requisitions
- You are proactive in identifying potential challenges with difficult placements and aren't afraid to ask the right questions
- You have a strong work ethic and possess a can-do attitude when faced with niche recruitment challenges
- You thrive in a remote work environment. Fully remote work is not for everyone; it requires the ability to quickly pick up online tools, get familiar with our tech stack (G-Drive, Slack, ATS/CRM systems), and communicate (and often over-communicate) well in writing
- You love learning new things and are open to Magic's unique recruitment methodologies, processes, and continuous skill development through bi-weekly training sessions
- You have previously worked a permanent night shift schedule and can genuinely commit to 11 PM – 8 AM Manila time on a long-term basis — not as a temporary arrangement
Benefits
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Work-from-home setup Fully remote position with flexibility to work from your preferred location
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Working hours 11 PM – 8 AM Manila time (PHT), Sunday – Thursday or Monday – Friday, permanent night shift
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Training 2 weeks of comprehensive paid training (Week 1: Role onboarding and theory; Week 2: Hands-on responsibilities with close monitoring)
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Professional Development Bi-weekly recruitment fundamentals training and team building initiatives
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Growth Opportunity Potential for absorption into full-time position based on performance
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Leave Policy Flexible approach as long as deliverables and KPIs are consistently met
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Salary range $4 / hour (up to P36,000.00)