Sample recruiter job description

At [Company X], our people are the most important resource. We’re looking for a highly skilled recruiter to join our team and help us find the right people for the right roles. The ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment or human resources, along with deep knowledge of the screening, interviewing, and hiring processes. We’re seeking someone who’s passionate about discovering untapped talent, driving company growth, and helping people develop successful careers.

Objectives of this role

  • Work closely with managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s hiring needs for every role, and to meet competitive hiring goals and expectations
  • Manage the full recruiting lifecycle across a variety of open roles, helping managers find, hire, and retain quality candidates
  • Foster high-touch relationships using a database of qualified candidates to choose from when positions become open
  • Partner with recruiting team and senior managers to design, refine, and implement innovative recruitment strategies
  • Remain active with job boards, social networks, and platforms for finding quality candidates, and create and post job descriptions and announcements

Responsibilities

  • Develop relationships with managers to build awareness of their departments, hiring needs, and job specifications
  • Write and post job descriptions on relevant platforms, especially social media
  • Utilize knowledge of multiple recruiting sources and execute innovative strategies to find quality candidates and prospect for new business
  • Screen resumes and CVs and manage job candidates throughout hiring process, from interview preparation to final-offer negotiation
  • Maintain database of candidate records, including active and passive prospects, hired and fired employees, and other designations
  • Provide coaching and guidance to junior-level recruiting staff

Required skills and qualifications

  • Five or more years of experience in recruitment or human resources
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
  • Advanced knowledge of productivity software, database management, and internet search methods
  • Familiarity with job boards and computer systems designed specifically for HR
  • Proven success in conducting interviews using various methods (phone, video, email, in-person)
  • Ability to travel when required

Preferred skills and qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources management or related field
  • Proficiency with content management systems
  • Experience in developing recruitment strategy
  • Desire to grow professionally with networking and ongoing training opportunities