A Recruiter's job is to find, attract, screen, and hire qualified candidates for open positions, managing the full hiring lifecycle from sourcing talent on job boards and social media to negotiating offers and ensuring a positive candidate experience, working closely with hiring managers to meet company staffing needs. Key responsibilities include creating job descriptions, conducting interviews, building talent pipelines, and maintaining strong relationships with potential applicants.
Core Responsibilities
Sourcing & Attraction: Finding candidates via LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and other channels, and creating compelling job postings.
Screening & Assessment: Reviewing resumes, conducting initial interviews, and assessing candidate fit for roles and company culture.
Collaboration: Partnering with hiring managers to understand requirements, design recruitment strategies, and align on hiring goals.
Candidate Management: Guiding candidates through the process, scheduling interviews, and providing a positive experience.
Offer & Onboarding: Facilitating job offers, negotiating salaries, and ensuring smooth transitions for new hires.
Pipeline Building: Developing and maintaining relationships with a pool of potential candidates for future openings.
Key Skills & Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and technologies (like Applicant Tracking Systems - ATS).
Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
Ability to stay current on market trends and industry demands.