Phone Screener (Remote)

About the role

This is a fully remote phone screener position. Candidates' applications become short phone conversations, and you call applicants to check basic fit and record their answers for the recruiter. The goal is clear, accurate calls and correct interview bookings. A recruiting team lead explains the screening rules and supports you with difficult questions. The role pays a monthly base salary plus bonus opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare basic fit questions from the recruiter's call outline and open candidate lists in an applicant tracking system such as Greenhouse
• Call applicants through a business phone system such as Aircall, introducing yourself and explaining why you are calling
• Ask about interest, availability, a quiet workspace and spoken English, and record answers without assumptions
• Explain the next step simply, mark candidates as ready, not now or not a fit, and book them with recruiters using a scheduling tool such as Microsoft Outlook
• Confirm interview dates and times, send reminders, and call candidates who miss interviews to reschedule
• Record call results and key answers, share screening notes with the recruiter, and answer simple candidate questions
• Mark wrong numbers, duplicates and withdrawals, keep candidate information private and follow quality standards

Required profile

• Professional spoken and written English; calls are generally with candidates and teams in the United States
• A computer, mobile phone, stable internet and reliable electricity
• No recruiting experience required; phone support, customer service, interview scheduling or recruitment support experience is preferred
• Calm, friendly phone voice and ability to explain steps clearly
• Ability to follow basic screening rules and ask the team lead when an answer is unclear

Required skills

• Applicant tracking system (e.g. Greenhouse)
• Business phone system (e.g. Aircall)
• Scheduling tool (e.g. Microsoft Outlook)
• Willingness to learn the named tools through guided practice

What we offer

• Fully remote work from home
• Structured onboarding and training on tools, call outlines and booking steps
• Regular check-ins with the team lead
• Growth opportunities within the team
• Bonus opportunities