Senior Recruiter, Contract — General Business & GTM

About the position

At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we’ve tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it’s supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we’re not just here to move money— we’re here to move our global customers forward. We’re looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that’s you and you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. About the Role: We are looking to add a Senior Recruiter to our team as a contractor! In this role, you'll directly impact our growth by targeting, recruiting, and closing top talent across our General Business and GTM functions. Reporting to the Senior Recruiting Manager, North America TA, you will partner with business leadership and hiring managers to understand organizational goals and the talent needed to achieve them — with a continued focus on candidate experience, process efficiency, and building Remitly's brand as an employer of choice. This role is based in Seattle and requires onsite/hybrid presence.

Responsibilities

  • Provide consultative partnership to hiring teams, building sourcing strategies and workforce plans for General Business functions (e.g., Finance, Operations, Legal, HR) and GTM (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success)
  • Develop a robust pipeline of potential candidates through proactive market research and ongoing relationship management
  • Manage an effective interview process and participate in interview training across the business
  • Ensure a seamless candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding
  • Oversee full-cycle recruiting across a variety of General Business and GTM functions
  • Apply knowledge of the competitive landscape and data-driven insights to build effective recruiting strategies
  • Manage to hiring goals, measure output, and iterate to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

  • 5+ years of recruiting experience, with a focus on General Business and/or GTM functions
  • A track record of successful, multi-year full-cycle recruiting results
  • Experience building relationships and partnering with executive leaders
  • Strong sourcing skills and a demonstrated record of hiring results
  • Closing ability, with experience closing candidates for senior-level roles
  • Experience leading and facilitating meetings that drive positive business outcomes
  • Experience leading and contributing to global recruiting projects

Benefits

  • The hourly range is \$60–\$75 per hour.
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