How do virtual assistant agencies vet their candidates?

Good agencies check experience and references, test English and writing, give a practical test in the tools of the role and interview each candidate.

Good agencies check experience and references, test English and writing, give a practical test in the tools of the role and interview each candidate. We match assistants to your role and tools, and if the fit is wrong we match you with a different assistant at no extra cost.

Below is what a HR & Recruiting Assistant does, what it costs and how to hire one this week.

Tasks You Can Hand Off

Best for growing companies, staffing firms and HR teams. Typical work includes:

  • Benefits enrollment reminders
  • Applicant tracking system management
  • Job posts on Indeed, LinkedIn and ZipRecruiter
  • Resume screening against your criteria
  • Interview scheduling and candidate communication

They already work in tools like Rippling, Gusto, Indeed and Google Forms. See the full HR & Recruiting Assistant page for every task.

HR & Recruiting Assistant Prices

Our current monthly prices for a HR & Recruiting Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.

  • Starter, 20 hours a month: $280 ($14.00 an hour)
  • Growth, 40 hours a month: $532 ($13.30 an hour)
  • Professional, 80 hours a month: $1,008 ($12.60 an hour)
  • Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $1,904 ($11.90 an hour)

A Senior Specialist starts at $378 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $532. Prepay 3, 6 or 12 months to save up to 12%. Build your package to see your exact price.

From Order to First Task

  • Build your package: pick the role, hours and experience level and see the price
  • Pay the itemized invoice by card or crypto
  • Your account manager contacts you within one business day, and most assistants are matched within 1 to 3 business days
  • Share access through the vault and give your first tasks

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: How to Hire a Virtual Assistant in the USA: A Buyer's Checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Open the chat and ask an account manager directly.

How do virtual assistant agencies vet their candidates?

Good agencies check experience and references, test English and writing, give a practical test in the tools of the role and interview each candidate. We match assistants to your role and tools, and if the fit is wrong we match you with a different assistant at no extra cost.

How much does a HR & Recruiting Assistant cost?

HR & Recruiting Assistant packages start at $280 a month for 20 hours at the Skilled VA level ($14.00 an hour). The price is the same in every state, and bigger packages lower the hourly rate.

How quickly can my assistant start?

Most clients are matched within 1 to 3 business days of payment. Add rush onboarding and we start within 24 hours.

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