Recruitment & Candidate Screening Virtual Assistant (Amazon DSP Support)

Job description

About this role

This role is ideal for someone with experience in recruitment coordination, applicant screening, staffing support, HR administration, or high-volume hiring environments. Previous Amazon DSP experience is not required; however, the candidate should be comfortable reviewing requirements, communicating with applicants, and following structured recruitment processes. The successful candidate will work closely with the client's team to improve hiring efficiency, maintain accurate candidate records, and ensure qualified applicants move smoothly through the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound candidate applications from job boards such as Indeed and other approved recruitment platforms.
• Review applicant information and resumes to determine whether candidates meet required qualifications.
• Conduct initial candidate screening calls or communications.
• Validate candidate information, including:
• Work experience
• Basic job qualifications
• Ability to meet company policies and expectations
• Ensure candidates understand important employment requirements before advancing in the hiring process.
• Communicate company expectations clearly, including policies such as no time off during the first 60 days of employment.
• Identify candidates who are a strong fit and remove unqualified applicants from the pipeline.
• Schedule qualified candidates for interviews with the client's hiring team.
• Coordinate interview availability between candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Manage calendars and ensure interviews are properly scheduled.
• Send interview confirmations and reminders.
• Follow up with candidates regarding interview details and next steps.
• Maintain accurate records of candidate progress throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain candidate tracking spreadsheets, applicant records, and recruitment databases.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience in recruitment, staffing, HR support, candidate coordination, or administrative support.
• Strong ability to screen candidates and evaluate qualifications.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple candidates and recruitment tasks simultaneously.
• Comfortable communicating with applicants professionally.
• Ability to follow specific hiring requirements and screening criteria.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience using online recruitment platforms and scheduling tools.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Experience supporting high-volume recruitment or hiring processes.
• Experience working with Indeed or similar job platforms.
• Experience in staffing, logistics, transportation, or operations recruitment.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Experience coordinating interviews and managing candidate pipelines.
• Previous experience supporting remote teams.