Talent Screening Associate

Primops; Philippines; Remote; PHP 232,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Primops in the Philippines is seeking a Talent Screening Associate to start with basic fit questions, guide candidates through the next steps, and keep clear notes for recruiters. The role is fully remote and offers a monthly base salary with bonus opportunities.

You will use an ATS and a phone system to contact applicants, confirm interview bookings, update records after each call, and maintain privacy while delivering timely follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Professional spoken and written English, because calls are generally with teams in the United States.
• A computer, a mobile phone, a stable internet connection, and reliable electricity.
• No recruiting experience is required. Phone screening, customer service, or interview scheduling experience is preferred.
• A calm, friendly phone voice and the ability to explain screening questions clearly.
• Readiness to learn the named applicant tracking system, phone system, and scheduling tool through guided practice.
• Basic understanding of candidate screening and the difference between screening and recruiter interviews. Care when entering answers, checking interview dates, and updating each candidate's next step.
• Respect for candidate privacy and readiness to follow the team's instructions for sharing notes.
• Ability to listen without interrupting and ask a clear follow-up question when an answer is unclear.
• A fully remote role where you work from home and support candidates by phone.
• Structured onboarding and training on the named tools, with practice using the screening outline.
• Regular check-ins with the team lead to discuss questions, review calls, and receive practical feedback.
• Growth opportunities within the team as you strengthen screening, candidate support, and interview scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the basic fit questions before each call. Open the candidate list in an applicant tracking system and plan your calls.
• Call applicants using a business phone system. Introduce yourself and explain the purpose of the conversation.
• Ask about interest, availability, a quiet workspace, and spoken English using the approved outline.
• Explain the next step in simple words and send questions to the recruiting team lead.
• Mark each candidate as ready for the next step, not now, or not a fit per recruiter rules.
• Book ready candidates with recruiters using scheduling tools and confirm the interview date and time.
• Send a short interview reminder through the agreed channel. Call candidates who miss interviews to reschedule.
• Update the ATS after every call with results, answers, next steps, and callbacks.
• Pass complete screening notes to the recruiter before the interview and highlight any gaps.
• Keep candidate entries tidy and private, flag wrong numbers or duplicates, and maintain courtesy.
• Meet quality standards through accurate notes, polite calls, correct bookings, and timely follow-ups.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Phone screening

Interview scheduling

Active listening

Privacy & confidentiality

Tools

Greenhouse

RingCentral

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Talent Screening Associate

Monthly Pay: PHP 20,760 - 34,070 per month

Summary: Your work starts with a candidate who has applied and needs a clear first conversation. You call, ask basic fit questions, and explain what happens next. You help suitable candidates move from that first call to a booked recruiter interview. You follow guidance from a recruiting team lead throughout the screening process. The position is fully remote and lets you work from home while supporting candidates by phone. The role pays a monthly base salary plus bonus opportunities. Your goal is to make each step clear, with accurate notes and timely follow-up.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare the basic fit questions before each call. Open the candidate list in an applicant tracking system such as Greenhouse and plan your calls.
• Call applicants using a business phone system or dialer such as RingCentral. Introduce yourself calmly and explain the purpose of the conversation.
• Ask about interest, availability, a quiet workspace, and spoken English using the approved outline. Listen carefully and write clear answers.
• Explain the next step in simple words. Answer basic questions using approved information, and send other questions to the recruiting team lead.
• Mark each candidate as ready for the next step, not now, or not a fit. Follow the recruiter's stated screening rules.
• Book ready candidates with recruiters using a scheduling and calendar tool such as Microsoft Outlook. Confirm the interview date and time.
• Send a short interview reminder through the agreed channel. Call candidates who miss an interview and help arrange another suitable interview time.
• Update the applicant tracking system after every call. Include the result, answers, agreed next step, and any requested callback.
• Pass complete screening notes to the recruiter before the interview. Highlight unanswered questions and explain any booking changes clearly.
• Keep candidate entries tidy and private. Mark wrong numbers, duplicates, and withdrawals, and treat candidates politely throughout the process.
• Meet quality standards through accurate notes, polite calls, correct bookings, and quick follow-up. Use feedback to improve the next call.

Qualifications

• Professional spoken and written English, because calls are generally with candidates and teams in the United States.
• A computer, a mobile phone, a stable internet connection, and reliable electricity.
• No recruiting experience is required. Phone screening, customer service, or interview scheduling experience is preferred.
• A calm, friendly phone voice and the ability to explain screening questions clearly.
• Readiness to learn the named applicant tracking system, phone system, and scheduling tool through guided practice.
• Basic understanding of candidate screening and the difference between screening and recruiter interviews.Care when entering answers, checking interview dates, and updating each candidate's next step.
• Respect for candidate privacy and readiness to follow the team's instructions for sharing notes.
• Ability to listen without interrupting and ask a clear follow-up question when an answer is unclear.
• A fully remote role where you work from home and support candidates by phone.
• Structured onboarding and training on the named tools, with practice using the screening outline.
• Regular check-ins with the team lead to discuss questions, review calls, and receive practical feedback.
• Growth opportunities within the team as you strengthen screening, candidate support, and interview scheduling skills.