Finding and hiring the best talent is essential to every organization. A Recruiting Manager is one of the people most responsible for making sure those hiring needs are satisfied.
Recruiting Managers are experienced leaders responsible for directing their organization’s recruiting department. They’re crucial in fulfilling all the company’s recruiting and hiring requirements, as well as planning to meet future hiring needs.
They do this by developing recruiting strategies that are most effective for the organization and then managing those strategies. Recruiting Managers work with other headhunters and HR professionals to attract the best candidates and fill open positions effectively and efficiently.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and manage recruiting strategies to fulfill personnel needs
- Identify potential candidates through various recruiting tools
- Manage and maintain a full-cycle recruiting process is maintained
- Develop new and innovative techniques for finding and recruiting candidates
- Oversee and develop recruiting staff
Education and Background
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, organizational development, or a related field.
Skills and Proficiencies
- Experience working in full-cycle recruitment
- Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Expertise using different sourcing methods and databases
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Expertise in adaptability, accountability, and confidentiality
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Compensation
According to Payscale the median annual salary of a Recruiting Manager with
1 Year of Experience:
- Orlando, Florida: $36,000
- Tampa, Florida: $49,000
- Jacksonville, Florida: $49,000
- Miami, Florida: $50,000
- Atlanta, Georgia: $45,000
- Chicago, Illinois: $48,000
- Houston, Texas: $50,000
- Los Angeles, California: $47,000
- New York City, New York: $59,000
- Seattle, Washington: $71,000
- Overall: $55,000
5 Years of Experience:
- Orlando, Florida: $40,000
- Tampa, Florida: $57,000
- Jacksonville, Florida: $52,000
- Miami, Florida: $69,000
- Atlanta, Georgia: $60,000
- Chicago, Illinois: $68,000
- Houston, Texas: $65,000
- Los Angeles, California: $70,000
- New York City, New York: $70,000
- Seattle, Washington: $75,000
- Overall: $65,000
Similar Job Titles
- Corporate Recruiter
- Sourcer
- HR Administrator
Career Path
The career path for a Recruiting Manager starts by obtaining a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, organizational development, or a related field. Also, earning certification as a Professional in Human Resources or specific Professional Recruiter Certification can help to advance a career in human resources.
Position Trends
According to the Society for Human Resource Management, emerging trends in recruiting are often technology-driven. They include predictive analytics, which will enable employers to consider more advanced data when considering candidates. Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to become more prevalent as a complementary tool to help screen more candidates in less time.
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of human resources specialists (like Recruiting Managers) is projected to grow five percent through 2028, putting projected growth at about average compared to job opportunities for all occupations.
Typical Hours
The typical hours for a Recruiting Manager are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in an office setting.
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