Virtual assistant for candidate screening and shortlisting: How It Works and What It Costs

HR & Recruiting Assistant: what they do, how hiring works and prices from $280 a month.

Looking for virtual assistant for candidate screening and shortlisting? A HR & Recruiting Assistant from Virtual Assistant takes the work off your plate, and you can start this week. They work your US business hours in your time zone, on a month-to-month package.

Tasks You Can Hand Off

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

  • Reference check coordination
  • New-hire onboarding checklists and paperwork
  • Employee records and HRIS updates
  • Benefits enrollment reminders
  • Applicant tracking system management

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

How a Virtual Assistant Handles It

Getting a virtual assistant for candidate screening and shortlisting usually takes about a week to settle in:

  • Day one: you show the task once on a short call or a Loom video
  • Your assistant writes the steps into a checklist and you approve it
  • First week: they do the work and you review it
  • After that: they handle it on their own and report on what they did

If the task needs logins, you share them through the encrypted vault in your account, never by email, and you can remove access at any time.

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: HR and Recruiting Virtual Assistants: Screening, Interview Scheduling and Onboarding Paperwork.

Frequently asked questions

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

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.

Can I change or cancel my package?

Yes. Monthly packages renew month to month. Upgrade, downgrade or cancel any time before your next invoice. Prepaid terms are cheaper and can be upgraded at any time.

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