What does a Staffing Recruiter do?
Recruiters are responsible for meet hiring goals by filling open positions with talented and qualified candidates. They are generally responsible for the full life cycle of the recruiting process. This entails sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating the interview process, and facilitating offers and employment negotiations, all while ensuring candidates have a pleasant experience.
Recruiters generally have a Bachelor's degree in business administration or human resources. The best recruiters are detail oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Source candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidate pipeline
- Screen candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, and performing phone screenings
- Take ownership of candidate experience by designing and managing itDevelop job postings, job descriptions, and position requirements
- Perform reference checks as need
- Facilitate the offer process by extending the offer and negotiationg employment terms
- Manage onboarding and new hire process
- Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices
- Manage the overall interview, selection, and closing process
- Ensure all screening, hiring, and selection is done in accordance with employment laws and regulations
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 2 years of recruiting experience preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships built on trust
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Comfortable making decisions independently
- Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems
- Ability to manage a wide range of relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods
- Deep understanding of employment laws and regulations
- Familiar with a wide variety of sourcing avenues
Staffing Recruiter Career Path
Learn how to become a Staffing Recruiter, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
Years of Experience Distribution
Staffing Recruiter Insights
Cielo“Honestly the only good thing is salary and benefit which are not top on the market but still not bad”
Uber“It's exciting and innovative and I definitely think we'll see continued growth and engagement”
Qualified“Some of the best in the industry are here and coworkers are helpful and knowledgable.”
The Renaissance Network“Every one was welcoming and inclusive from day one and continue to make me feel valued and appreciated.”
Empiric“The people at Empiric are amazing everyone is unique and a pleasure to work with.”
Meta“I worked alongside some really great people who genuinely cared for one another both personally and professionally.”
Palo Alto Networks“One of the best places I have ever worked at everyone is amazing and super supportive.”
LeoLabs“We have great customers and the people I work with are incredibly smart and fun to work with.”
Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of recruiters
Recruiters act as a liaison between job candidates and potential employers. A typical day of a recruiter may include reviewing candidates' resumes and searching for experience and skill sets that fit the job descriptions of employers' open positions. The recruiter's goal is to assist candidates with getting hired and to give employers a wide array of qualified people to interview.
Recruitment is a fulfilling career for people who enjoy networking and understand the art of subtle communication. When a candidate is successfully paired with an employer, the recruiter earns an additional commission, which is an advantage of becoming a recruiter. Recruiters learn a lot about different industries through working with a variety of companies.
Working as a recruiter has its ups and downs. The hardest part of the job is when a client complains about the quality of a candidate. It can also be frustrating when candidates ignore the recruiter's advice and constantly apply for jobs above their skill sets. In these cases, recruiters leverage their interpersonal communications skills to get better results.