The Recruiter finds, attracts and hires the right people for open roles. They work with hiring managers to understand each role, source and screen candidates, manage the interview process and close offers - while giving every candidate a professional experience.
Also known as: Talent Acquisition Executive, Recruitment Specialist, Talent Acquisition Specialist
The responsibilities a Recruiter owns and the duties they perform.
The job information and the skills this role needs.
How to measure whether a Recruiter is succeeding.
In Piplhr, KPIs become recurring daily and weekly reports that each person submits - see Reporting & KPI tracking.
The Recruiter finds, attracts and hires the right people for open roles. They work with hiring managers to understand each role, source and screen candidates, manage the interview process and close offers - while giving every candidate a professional experience.
Key responsibilities include: understand role requirements through intake meetings with hiring managers; write and publish clear, accurate job postings; source active and passive candidates across channels; screen candidates against agreed must-have criteria; coordinate structured interviews and collect feedback on time.
Technical skills: Boolean and LinkedIn sourcing, CV screening, Structured interviewing, Applicant tracking systems, Offer negotiation. Soft skills: Persuasive communication, Relationship building, Persistence, Time management, Reading people well.
A Recruiter typically reports to the HR Manager or Talent Acquisition Lead.
Bachelor's degree in any discipline; HR background preferred, with 1-4 years in recruitment, in-house or agency.
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