Applicant Screener (Remote)

About the role

This is a fully remote Applicant Screener position where you follow each applicant from the first phone conversation to a clear next step with a recruiter. You receive candidate lists from applications and use approved questions to check basic fit, giving recruiters clear notes and helping suitable applicants reach an interview. A recruiting team lead guides your calls, answers questions and explains the screening rules. The role pays a monthly base salary plus bonus opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Open the candidate list in an applicant tracking system such as Workable and plan your call order.
• Call applicants through a business phone system or dialer such as Dialpad, introducing yourself and explaining the purpose.
• Ask approved questions about interest, availability, a quiet workspace and spoken English, and record responses clearly.
• Explain the next step simply, answer basic questions with approved information and refer other questions to the team lead.
• Mark each applicant as ready, not now or not a fit according to the screening rules, noting the reason.
• Book ready applicants with recruiters using a scheduling tool such as Calendly, confirm details and send a short reminder before each interview.
• Contact applicants who miss their interview and help arrange another time when needed.
• Record call results, answers and next actions, and share complete screening notes with the recruiter before the interview.
• Keep candidate entries tidy and private, marking wrong numbers, repeated entries and withdrawals.

Required profile

• Professional spoken and written English, as calls are generally with candidates and teams in the United States.
• A calm, friendly phone voice and the ability to help applicants understand each question without rushing them.
• No recruiting experience required; phone support, customer service, interview scheduling or administrative experience is preferred.
• Willingness to learn the named tools through guided practice, respect for candidate privacy and ability to follow instructions.

Required skills

• Computer, mobile phone, stable internet connection and reliable electricity.
• Basic understanding of applicant screening and the difference between checking fit and arranging the next recruitment step.
• Accuracy in entering answers, checking interview dates and matching notes to the correct applicant.

What we offer

• Monthly pay of NGN 291,080 to 708,250, plus bonus opportunities.
• Structured onboarding and training on Workable, Dialpad and Calendly with guided practice.
• Regular check-ins with the team lead and growth opportunities within the team.