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English Screener

Toptal · Anywhere in the World · back to the listing

HR standards

69/100

needs work

Title ↔ description

65/100

needs work

Reads as

Recruiter

99% confident

What this role officially is

recruitment consultant — ESCO, the EU occupation classification

Recruitment consultants provide the suitable candidates to employers according to the specific job profile requested. They perform testing and interviewing with job seekers, shortlist few candidates to present to the employers and match candidates to appropriate jobs. Recruitment consultants maintain relationships with employers to offer their services on a more long-term basis.

Also known as: job placement consultant, recruiting process consultant, employment agent, recruitment officer, employee recruiter, job placement officer

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What the listing never says

  • 25 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
  • No pay range published. Candidates cannot tell whether applying is worth their time. Pay transparency

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Headquarters: Remote

URL: https://www.toptal.com/

Job Description

Summary:
Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers, designers, finance experts, product managers, and project managers in the world. Top companies hire Toptal freelancers for their most important projects.

We’re currently looking for a new member of our English Screening Team. In this hourly, remote engagement, you will serve as one of the first points of contact for applicants entering the Toptal network. Your ability to communicate clearly, assess candidates effectively, and create a positive experience will play a key role in maintaining Toptal’s high talent bar.

Responsibilities:

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Conduct English screening assessments through live interviews and recorded video submissions, evaluating candidates’ English proficiency, professionalism, as well as their overall fit for the Toptal network

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Provide notes and documentation after each interview

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Guide candidates through the screening process and ensure a smooth and positive experience

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Collaborate with the team to ensure alignment on screening standards and processes

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Contribute to continuous improvement of screening workflows and candidate experience

What to Expect:

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Engage with candidates from diverse professional backgrounds (developers, designers, finance experts, etc.)

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Represent Toptal as a first touchpoint, ensuring a strong and professional brand impression

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Work in a fast-paced, fully remote environment with a focus on efficiency and quality

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Handle multiple screenings per day while maintaining high evaluation standards

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Work under an hourly engagement structure

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Workload may vary, but you can generally expect up to 8 hours of work per day depending on team needs and your availability

Requirements:

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Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

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Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills

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Experience conducting interviews or candidate assessments is preferred

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Comfortable handling video calls and engaging with global candidates

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Highly organized with strong time management skills

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Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

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Comfortable using tools such as Slack and other collaboration platforms

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Experience in remote work environments is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

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Background in recruitment, HR, BPO, or talent operations

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Experience working with international candidates

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Familiarity with screening or evaluation frameworks

Availability:

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Ability to commit to a consistent schedule

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Flexibility to cover key time zones (APAC, EU and US time zones)

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Availability to support an hourly engagement model, with capacity to work up to 8 hours per day as needed

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/toptal-english-screener-1