Screening Intern (Human Resources / Talent Acquisition)

About PayOn

PayOn is a fintech and transaction infrastructure company serving Pakistan's HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafés) sector. As we continue to grow, we are building a high-performing team across technology, sales, and quality assurance. We are looking for a Screening Intern to join our HR team and gain hands-on experience at the very start of the hiring process.

Role Overview

As a Screening Intern, you will be one of the first points of contact between PayOn and prospective talent. You will support our recruitment team by connecting with applicants, learning how to assess role fit, and helping candidates move smoothly from first call to interview. This is an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to build a career in HR or talent acquisition, with guidance and training from our team along the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Make 30 to 40 outbound screening calls daily to candidates applying for Developer, Business Development, and SQA positions.
• Use structured screening guidelines to assess candidates' communication skills, relevant experience, availability, and overall role fit.
• Help schedule interviews and coordinate between candidates and the internal hiring team.
• Brief candidates on the interview process, format, and expectations.
• Record call details, screening outcomes, and interview bookings accurately.
• Follow up with candidates who are unreachable or pending to keep the pipeline moving.
• Represent PayOn professionally and provide a positive candidate experience at every touchpoint.
• Share regular updates with the HR team on candidate quality and pipeline status.
• Learn the fundamentals of recruitment and screening through mentorship and on-the-job training.

Requirements

Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA), Social Sciences, English, Communications, or a related field.

Fresh graduate, any prior experience in recruitment, candidate screening, or communication-focused roles is an advantage.

Good spoken and written English, with a clear, confident, and polite phone manner.

Good organizational skills and attention to detail in record keeping.

Willingness to learn and to work towards daily targets in a fast-paced environment.

Comfortable working the 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (PKT) shift.

Reliable internet connection and a suitable remote workspace.

Good to Have

Any prior exposure to recruitment and Human Resource

Basic understanding of technical roles (Developer, SQA) and sales roles.

Familiarity with Google Workspace or Excel/Google Sheets.

Interest in building a career in HR or talent acquisition.

What You'll Gain

A paid internship with a monthly stipend.

Practical, hands-on experience in end-to-end candidate screening.

Mentorship from the PayOn HR team.

Exposure to hiring for technology, sales, and QA roles in a growing fintech company.

Opportunity for a full-time role based on performance.

Department: Human Resources / Talent Acquisition

Location: Remote

Working Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (PKT)

Employment Type: Internship (Stipend)