Checklists for Human Resources: Recruiting Remote Workers Checklist

First of all, understand the hiring requirement. Is it to fill a vacated position or is it a new position created due to business expansion initiatives?

If it is a new position, decide how to align the job with the organizational goals.

Compile a comprehensive recruitment plan that covers the following.

The positions you need to hire remote workers
The prioritized positions based on their relative importance to the organization and urgency
A recruitment calendar indicating when to recruit
The budget allocation for the process
The hiring team, which stages of the hiring process they involve and what their responsibilities are

Conduct a thorough job analysis to gather information about the job activities, and responsibilities attached to the position, and the persona of the most suitable candidate.

Prepare a job description for the new position or update the existing one considering the requirements for a remote working position. This should include the following.

The job title - include words like “remote” or “work from home” for easy identification
The roles and responsibilities - outline the day to day tasks and how they contribute to organizational goals
The details of the position - mention whether it is a part-time or full-time position, if the position is 100% remote or the employee is required to physically report to the office sometimes, and if the position is open to people from all continents or to specific countries
Company description - include what your business is, your vision and mission, the values, the culture, the benefits of working for your company
Compensation - mention the salary, and other perks like medical covers, bonuses, stock options, commissions, learning opportunities, etc.

Decide what you need to look for in a remote employee and map out the skills and qualities that a candidate should ideally possess to be effective in the role.

Communication skills
Collaboration skills
Adaptability
Self-motivation
Cultural fit
Time management skills
Ability to work independently with minimum guidance

Devise the job specification for the remote position. This should cover the following in order to ensure job-fit and organization-fit.

Educational qualifications
Previous work experience
Technical skills
Language skills
Personality traits  
Bonus tip: Include other essential requirements for the success of remote working.
A distraction-free home office/suitable workspace
A laptop with a decent speed, storage, and compatibility with the company software
A high-speed internet connection

Determine the strategies that you can adopt to evaluate the candidates.

A test to assess job-related knowledge
A task to complete with a strict deadline
Personality tests
Culture tests
Attitude tests
Job simulations

Get the test questions and the interview questionnaire ready.

Craft a rubric, customized for each job position, with measurable indicators to assess the candidates on core competencies.

Identify alternative advertising platforms and choose the most feasible ones for your business to advertise remote jobs.

Get the videos, visuals, and content ready for the job advertisement.

Create a professional and attractive job advertisement highlighting the remote employee value proposition (EVP).

Advertise the position on selected platforms.

Directly reach out to potential candidates via social media platforms.

Recruiting Remote Workers Checklist

HIRING NEED

JOB ANALYSIS

CANDIDATE EVALUATION STRATEGIES

JOB ADVERTISEMENT