For freelance recruiters

Do the work you’re good at. We bring the briefs.

Join a network of independent recruiters across Europe working on briefs from international clients, without chasing new business.

Why join

Built around independent recruiters.

You stay independent. We handle the sales, contracts, invoicing and client management.

A steady flow of briefs

Roles and campaigns in your sector and market, matched to your experience.

Fast payment

Your fee is paid within 14 days of a successful placement.

No business development

We find and manage the clients. You focus on the search.

Tools & data

Access to sourcing tools, data and shared templates.

International clients

Work with companies hiring or selling across Europe.

A real network

Swap leads, referrals and market knowledge with recruiters in other countries.

How it works

From application to your first brief.

Most recruiters are working on a live brief within a few weeks of applying.

01

Apply

Tell us about your market, sector and track record.

Day 1
02

Interview

A 45-minute conversation about how you work.

Week 1
03

References

Two client references and a short onboarding.

Week 1 to 2
04

First brief

A matched brief with support from an account manager.

Week 2 to 4
Who we look for

Experienced, local and independent.

If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.

  • 3+ years in agency or in-house recruitment, or B2B lead generation
  • Based in the market you recruit in
  • Native or fluent in the local language and English
  • A clear sector focus, such as tech, finance or industry
  • Registered as self-employed or with your own company
  • Comfortable working to agreed quality standards

Questions

Do I have to work exclusively with xplr.ai?

No. You stay independent and can keep your own clients. We only ask that you don’t approach our clients directly outside the network.

How are fees split?

You receive a fixed share of each placement or campaign fee, agreed before you accept a brief.

Which countries are you looking for?

All European markets. We are especially keen to hear from recruiters in the Nordics, Southern Europe and the Balkans.

Ready to join the network?

Apply in two minutes. We reply within a week.

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