Recruiter Job Description
Job Title: Recruiter
Job Summary
The Recruiter is responsible for attracting, sourcing, screening, and selecting qualified candidates to fill open positions within the organization. This role works closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, manage the recruitment process, and ensure a positive candidate experience from application through onboarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements and workforce needs.
- Develop and post job advertisements on job boards, social media platforms, and company career pages.
- Source candidates through databases, professional networks, referrals, and direct outreach.
- Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
- Conduct initial phone screenings and interviews.
- Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
- Evaluate candidates' qualifications, skills, experience, and cultural fit.
- Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process.
- Conduct reference checks and background verification as required.
- Prepare and extend job offers to selected candidates.
- Support onboarding activities for new hires.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and recruitment best practices.
- Track recruitment metrics and provide regular hiring reports.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources.
- Knowledge of recruitment processes, sourcing techniques, and interview methods.
- Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Required Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment abilities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
- Networking and relationship-building skills.
- Negotiation and influencing abilities.
- Attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional HR or recruitment certification.
- Experience with social media recruiting and employer branding.
- Knowledge of labor laws and hiring regulations.
- Experience recruiting for specialized or technical positions.
Working Conditions
- Office, remote, or hybrid work environment.
- May require occasional travel for job fairs, recruitment events, and campus hiring activities.
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple hiring priorities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Time-to-fill positions.
- Quality of hire.
- Offer acceptance rate.
- Candidate satisfaction.
- Hiring manager satisfaction.
- Cost-per-hire.
- Source effectiveness.
