Recruitment Interview Specialist
Cherry Assistant
South Africa
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, human resources roles in South Africa typically pay R14 000 to R45 000 a month (indicative).
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Job description
About The Role And The Company Hiring. We are hiring an Interview Specialist for a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting client in the recruitment and talent acquisition industry. This is a full-time remote role for a U.S-based company. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, fast-moving environment, is highly organized, confident, and can maintain professionalism while conducting multiple candidate interviews each day.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact, making outbound calls daily to job applicants using our streamlined dialing system.
- Conduct back-to-back first-round interviews (approximately one every 20 minutes) with candidates individually or in group settings
- Follow structured interview scripts and evaluation criteria to ensure consistent and fair candidate assessments.
- Ask relevant screening questions to assess qualifications, availability, and overall fit.
- Take detailed, accurate notes in the client’s applicant tracking system (ATS) immediately after each interview.
- Maintain a professional, welcoming tone that represents the client’s brand positively.
- Manage time effectively to stay on schedule in a high-volume environment.
- Communicate with internal team members to flag promising candidates or potential concerns.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in recruitment, interviewing, or talent acquisition (in a high volume recruitment setting)
- 1+ years of experience working from home
- Fluent English with business level experience and mastery
- Excellent active listening skills and the ability to follow a structured process without sacrificing rapport.
- Highly organized and able to manage large candidate pipelines efficiently.
- Based in South Africa with availability to work full-time US business hours (Monday–Friday).
Preferred Qualifications
- Comfortable using ATS platforms, scheduling tools, and video conferencing software.
- Able to remain professional, composed, and engaging across back-to-back conversations.
Required Skills & Tools
- Phone / VoIP calling systems
- Zoom (or similar video conferencing tools)
- CRM platforms for logging, tracking, and updating live conversations
- Email and calendar tools (e.g. Gmail, Outlook, Calendly) for managing scheduling, follow-ups, and coordination where required
- Fast, accurate typing skills for real-time note-taking during or immediately after live conversations
Schedule & Pay
- Full-time position; US business hours (8am–5pm EST/CST/PST depending on assignment)
- Fully remote role for a U.S.-based company
- Pay ranges from R15,000 – R18,000 per month
Includes
- Weekly performance incentives (up to +50% additional earnings)
- Stable income and consistent hours
- Annual review and progression opportunities
System Requirements
- A fibre internet connection with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps.
- Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher.
- 8 GB of RAM or higher.
- Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer.
- HD 720p webcam.
- Headset with a microphone.
Note: Technical specification verification is required before we can proceed with your application. Benefits
- Fully remote, stable full-time role
- US-based operational exposure
- No commute and full location flexibility
- Consistent client interaction and structured workflows
- Long-term engagement and career development potential
- Supportive and structured working environment
If you are a polished communicator with the ability to make every candidate feel valued while keeping the process efficient and consistent, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a recruitment team operating at scale.
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