Corporate recruiters handle employee recruitment for an organization, from posting job openings to screening applicants, and may work as full-time employees or contractors for multiple companies. They also help create recruiting plans, conduct interviews, and keep records.
A corporate recruiter handles most aspects of the employee recruitment process for a specific organization. Often working from within their own companies, corporate recruiters fulfill a broader role than just recruiting new workers. For example, they are often involved in every step of the process – from posting job openings to screening job applicants with newly hired employees and guiding them through orientation. A corporate recruiter works not only with individual job seekers, but also with the public, networking and advertising your company to attract desirable candidates. His day-to-day responsibilities may vary, depending on whether he is a full-time member of the human resources team working for a specific organization or providing recruiting services to multiple companies as a contractor.
Most corporate recruiter jobs require the individual to help create and execute a company’s recruiting plans. He can work with his co-workers to produce the job descriptions for the positions they are looking to fill, for example. The recruiter can then visit college campuses, corporate job fairs, or other potential sources of talented candidates. He typically posts job postings on classified listings and other places jobseekers are likely to look for employment.
Once job applications are submitted for consideration, some common corporate recruiter responsibilities include screening applicants, reviewing their applications, and conducting interviews. In some cases, the corporate recruiter may have sole power to make hiring decisions on behalf of their employer. Otherwise, he may be a member of a selection committee that decides as a group whether or not to hire someone.
Some general corporate recruiter duties may also include administrative and record keeping activities during the recruiting process. For example, he may be responsible for communications with job applicants, their references, and anyone else who contributed to the hiring decision. Recruiters often keep data on candidates and compile personnel files for those who are hired. A successful corporate recruiter typically has human resources experience as well as knowledge of applicable local and regional employment laws. He is also expected to help develop and implement the company’s internal policies regarding hiring and firing.
Recruiters who are not full-time employees of a particular company sometimes work as contractors for several different companies at the same time. Your normal responsibilities often include becoming familiar with each organization’s unique needs and cultures in order to help fill job openings with the right employees. They may specialize in certain sectors, such as insurance or law, for example, depending on their professional background and previous experience.
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