Candidate Engagement Specialist

We are hiring a Candidate Engagement Specialist for a fast-growing U.S.-based company operating in the workforce engagement space. This is a full-time remote role designed for someone who is highly articulate, confident on camera, and experienced in structured, high-quality candidate and client-facing conversations.

This role is ideal for individuals from backgrounds such as customer success, sales, talent acquisition, support, training, hospitality, communications, or other service-driven environments where professionalism, clarity, and presence are key. You will lead structured live conversations and ensure every interaction reflects a consistent, high-quality candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structured live conversations with individuals via video and/or phone
• Guide interactions using predefined frameworks while maintaining natural flow and rapport
• Ensure every conversation is handled with professionalism, clarity, and consistency
• Ask structured questions to understand background, experience, and alignment
• Capture detailed and accurate notes in internal systems (ATS or CRM)
• Represent the company as a professional, client-facing brand representative
• Maintain composure and engagement across back-to-back scheduled interactions
• Ensure a smooth and positive experience for every participant
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 2-4+ years in client-facing or people-facing roles (talent acquisition, customer success, sales, online teaching, hospitality, communications, or similar)
• Strong verbal communication skills with a clear, professional tone
• Strong interpersonal intelligence and ability to build rapport quickly
• Comfortable speaking on camera and engaging in structured conversations
• Strong active listening and ability to follow conversational frameworks
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Ability to work in a structured, time-sensitive environment
• Based in South Africa and available for US business hours (Mon–Fri)
  
  

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in talent acquisition, training, onboarding, or customer experience roles
• Exposure to CRM or structured workflow tools
  
  

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)

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• Stable income and consistent hours
• Annual review and progression opportunities
  
  

System Requirements

• 20 Mbps+ internet speed
• 2.4 GHz processor or higher
• 8 GB RAM or higher
• Windows 10+ or macOS 10.10+
• HD webcam (720p minimum)
• Noise-cancelling headset
  
  

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 someone who thrives in structured conversations, enjoys engaging with people professionally, and takes pride in delivering clear, high-quality communication experiences, we’d love to hear from you.