Location: Nicaragua – Remote
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time (PST/PDT)
Employment Type: Part-Time
Reports To: Recruitment Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking a proactive, organized, and results-driven Recruiting Assistant based in Nicaragua to support our U.S. recruitment operations.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, communicating with a high volume of candidates, conducting initial screenings and competency-based interviews, and managing candidates throughout different stages of the recruitment process.
This position requires excellent communication skills, strong follow-up, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and identify qualified candidates through job boards and recruiting platforms.
- Manage job postings and candidate pipelines using platforms such as Indeed, ZipRecruiter, MyCNAJobs, and other recruiting tools.
- Conduct initial phone screenings and competency-based interviews.
- Make a high volume of outbound calls and follow up with candidates via phone, SMS, and email.
- Schedule interviews, orientations, and other recruiting activities.
- Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Review applications and resumes to identify candidates who meet position requirements.
- Update candidate information, interview notes, and recruiting statuses in internal systems.
- Follow up with candidates regarding required documents and next steps.
- Assist with onboarding and pre-employment processes as needed.
- Maintain accurate recruiting records and candidate databases.
- Provide regular updates regarding candidate pipelines, interviews, and hiring progress.
- Support the Recruitment Manager with additional recruiting and administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, HR, staffing, or a similar role.
- Experience conducting interviews; competency-based interviewing experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience using job boards such as Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, or similar platforms.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- Comfortable making a high volume of phone calls and communicating with candidates throughout the day.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
- Ability to manage multiple candidates and priorities simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and web-based platforms.
- Ability to work independently and meet recruiting goals in a remote environment.
- Reliable computer, high-speed internet connection, headset, and professional remote workspace.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience recruiting for U.S.-based companies, particularly healthcare, home care, staffing, customer service, or other high-volume environments, is highly preferred. Familiarity with ATS or HRIS platforms is also a plus.
Schedule
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Candidates must be available to work the complete assigned schedule and be able to accommodate the corresponding Nicaragua time when daylight-saving changes occur in the United States.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is proactive, professional, persistent, and comfortable engaging with people. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys recruiting, communicates confidently by phone, follows up consistently, and can keep an organized candidate pipeline while working remotely.