Candidate Sourcing Assistant

We are seeking a Candidate Sourcing Assistant to support our recruitment team by building and managing candidate lists using an applicant tracking system like Greenhouse. In this fully remote role, you will search job boards and professional networks based on recruiter requests, contact potential candidates by phone, and coordinate interview scheduling. Your goal is to connect interested candidates with recruiters through accurate data entry, clear communication, and organized follow-up. You will work closely with a recruiting team lead who provides guidance, reviews your progress, and answers any questions. This position offers a monthly base salary with bonus opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

- Review candidate lists and assigned tasks within the applicant tracking system, ensuring alignment with recruiter search requirements before adding candidates.
- Conduct searches on job boards and professional networks to identify candidates matching specified criteria and compile easy-to-review candidate lists.
- Prepare concise candidate summaries highlighting relevant skills and current status, using only information necessary for recruitment.
- Contact candidates via a business phone system or dialer (e.g., Dialpad), introduce yourself, explain the purpose of the call, and assess their interest.
- Ask brief screening questions regarding candidate fit and interview availability, confirm missing details during conversations, and document responses accurately without assumptions.
- Schedule recruiter interviews using calendar tools such as Microsoft Outlook, verifying availability and confirming appointments with candidates.
- Send interview reminders, follow up with candidates who miss appointments, and update calendars upon recruiter approval of new bookings.
- Maintain up-to-date candidate notes after each interaction, mark duplicates, incorrect numbers, or withdrawals, and ensure candidate information confidentiality.
- Respond to simple inquiries using approved information and escalate complex questions to the recruiting team lead. Provide daily summaries of calls and bookings.
- Keep candidate lists and interview plans current, with quality assessed by accuracy, correct scheduling, courteous communication, and timely follow-up.

Required Qualifications

- Proficient spoken and written English skills, as most communication will be with candidates and teams in the United States.
- Access to a computer, mobile phone, stable internet connection, and reliable electricity.
- No prior recruiting experience required; however, experience in candidate searches, phone support, scheduling, or related administrative roles is preferred.
- Willingness to learn candidate sourcing techniques using job boards and professional networks, following clear recruiter instructions.
- Ability to quickly adapt to applicant tracking systems, phone dialers, and scheduling tools with a readiness to practice and master each process.
- Calm and friendly phone manner, capable of explaining interview steps clearly and concisely.
- Attention to detail when entering notes, verifying dates, and managing bookings, with a proactive approach to seeking clarification when needed.
- Strong respect for candidate privacy and adherence to instructions regarding confidential information sharing within the recruiting team.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- This role is fully remote, allowing you to work from home while focusing on candidate sourcing, phone communication, and interview coordination.
- Structured onboarding and guided training on all relevant tools, with hands-on practice using candidate lists and interview calendars.
- Regular check-ins with the team lead to review your progress, address questions, and enhance your candidate engagement and sourcing skills.
- Opportunities for growth within the recruitment team as you gain confidence in sourcing, candidate coordination, and recruitment support tasks.
- Bonus opportunities in addition to the monthly base salary.

The monthly salary range for this position is PKR 62,820 to PKR 144,940, reflecting experience and performance. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and eager to support recruitment efforts in a remote environment, this role offers a great opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a dynamic team.