Job Responsibilities
Managing entire full cycle recruiting function for various
groups within the company including conducting requisition
reviews with hiring managers on needs analysis, developing
sourcing strategies; sourcing of resumes, reviewing; screening
and routing to hiring managers; integral part of the decision
making process; check references, run background checks,
proposed appropriate salary recommendations for executive level
hires and offer generation.
Developing Job Descriptions.
Posting positions on internal, external websites and job boards.
Facilitating New Hire Orientations.
Implementing Applicant Tracking System such RESTRAC; XPTEN.
Implementing New Hire Headcount System (HeadTrax).
Extensive Networking with various organizations like WITI,
NSBE; Latino Professional Network African American Recruiters Organizations.
Managing and maintaining all vendor/contingency agencies.
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Job Requirements
College degree in any related discipline,
Telephone skills - must be able to feel comfortable using the
telephone to screen and interview candidates and be able to cold
call as well.
Most of recruiting skills are learnt on the job, extensive
exposure to the internet and utilizing internet tools to source,
review and screen qualified candidates for presentation.
Communication both verbal and written are more desirable.
Ability to understand technology terminologies and basic
understanding of some concepts and components of the job
description inorder to be able to articulate effectively to the
qualified candidate.
Extensive use of the Internet as a vehicle for sourcing, job
postings, researches. Taking AIRS courses can be very helpful in
this area.
Interpersonal skills are required for effective networking.
Ability to understand and grasp Microsoft Office Suite -
learning Words, Excel , Powerpoint, Outlook.
Ability to utilize effectively any Recruiting System for
tracking and managing applicants
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Uppers
1. Having the overall responsiblity of a full cycle recruiting , from sourcing,
screening , interviewing, presenting candidates for final interviews to closing
the candidate by offering and negotiating competitive compensation. A recruiter
will find a full cycle recruiting rewarding than having to depend on others to do
their part of the responsiblities if working in an environment where 2-3
Recruiters are assigned one or more components of the responsibilities.
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Downers
Spending hours on the internet trying to find the right
candidate, it could be very tedious which can lead to teary eyes
and lower back pains. Its a must to constantly take 5-15 minutes
stretches every 1-2 hours.
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Lifestyle
Expect to put in more than 40 hours a week, and expect to travel depending on
the level of recruiting that you, example if you are an Executive Recruiter or a
Staffing Consultant, you will need to travel to locations of your company to
participate in the final interview process of candidates and this is assuming you
work in a large organization, this could be manageable in a smaller organization.
You must be able to always dress in corporate attire - suits and look very
professional.
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Compensation
Entry level salary for this job is 45K a year and this can lead
to your making 95,000 a year in five years based on your meeting
certain individual, department and organizational goals. Again ,
depending on the organization expect to enjoy 401K plan, stock
options, Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits; American Express
Card for your travels, Rental cars or reimbursement for mileage;
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Advice to Jobseekers
Please do not go into this profession if you do not have passion
for talking to people, meaning you must have great interpersonal
skills. You must be able to network in any settings that you
find yourself, be in a small focus group, trade fairs, diversity
sponsored events. You must always have smiles in your voice at
all times. Either on the phone or in person. You must always
sound very happy and professional. Good luck!
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