Screening Intern (Human Resources / Talent Acquisition)

PayOn is a growing fintech and transaction infrastructure company focused on serving Pakistan’s HoReCa sector, including hotels, restaurants, and cafés. As part of our expansion, we are building a dynamic team across technology, sales, and quality assurance. We are currently seeking a Screening Intern to join our Human Resources team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in starting a career in HR or talent acquisition, providing hands-on experience at the initial stages of the hiring process. The intern will work closely with the recruitment team to engage with candidates, assess their suitability for various roles, and facilitate a smooth transition from initial contact to interview.

Key Responsibilities
- Conduct 30 to 40 outbound screening calls daily to candidates applying for Developer, Business Development, and Software Quality Assurance (SQA) positions.
- Utilize structured screening guidelines to evaluate candidates’ communication skills, relevant experience, availability, and overall fit for the role.
- Assist in scheduling interviews and coordinating between candidates and the internal hiring team.
- Provide candidates with clear information about the interview process, format, and expectations.
- Accurately record call details, screening outcomes, and interview bookings.
- Follow up with candidates who are unreachable or pending to maintain an active candidate pipeline.
- Represent PayOn professionally, ensuring a positive candidate experience at every interaction.
- Share regular updates with the HR team regarding candidate quality and pipeline status.
- Learn recruitment fundamentals through mentorship and practical, on-the-job training.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA), Social Sciences, English, Communications, or a related field.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; prior experience in recruitment, candidate screening, or communication-focused roles is advantageous.
- Strong spoken and written English skills, with a clear, confident, and polite phone manner.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in record keeping.
- Willingness to learn and work towards daily targets in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to work the 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (PKT) shift.
- Reliable internet connection and a suitable remote workspace.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Previous exposure to recruitment or Human Resources is a plus.
- Basic understanding of technical roles such as Developer and SQA, as well as sales roles.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace or Excel/Google Sheets.
- A genuine interest in building a career in HR or talent acquisition.

This is a paid internship offering a monthly stipend. Interns will gain practical, hands-on experience in end-to-end candidate screening and benefit from mentorship provided by the PayOn HR team. The role provides exposure to hiring across technology, sales, and quality assurance functions within a fast-growing fintech company. Successful interns may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position based on their performance.

Department: Human Resources / Talent Acquisition
Location: Remote
Working Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (PKT)
Employment Type: Internship (Stipend)