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Recruiter job description template

A recruiter finds, screens, and hires candidates for open roles, managing the process from job posting to accepted offer. They partner with hiring managers, source talent, run fair interview processes, and give candidates a good experience. Copy this template, replace the bracketed parts, then run it through the free JD Analyzer.

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Recruiter

About the role

[Company Name] is looking for a Recruiter to help us find and hire great people. You will manage the full hiring process for a range of roles, from sourcing and screening to offers. You will partner closely with hiring managers to define needs and run fair, structured interviews. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting people with the right opportunities and giving every candidate a respectful experience.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned open roles
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and interview plans
Write and post inclusive, compliant job postings
Source candidates through job boards, networks, referrals, and direct outreach
Screen applicants and conduct initial phone or video interviews
Coordinate interview schedules and gather structured feedback
Extend offers and support negotiations within approved ranges
Keep candidates informed at every stage, including timely rejections
Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system
Track and report recruiting metrics to leadership

Requirements

Experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related role
Experience sourcing candidates and managing a hiring pipeline
Knowledge of fair hiring practices and EEO basics
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Experience with an applicant tracking system
Strong organization and follow-up habits
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Nice to have

Experience recruiting for our industry or role types
Experience with high-volume or hourly hiring
Experience with employer branding or recruitment marketing
Familiarity with pay transparency and salary history laws

Pay

[Pay range] · [Benefits summary]

Pay transparency

Many states, including CA, CO, NY, WA, and IL, require a good-faith pay range in job postings, and recruiters often help apply those rules across roles; check your state's rules.

See the rules for your state in HR laws by state.

Write a more inclusive posting

Avoid 'recruiting ninja' or 'headhunter'; use clear terms like recruiter or talent acquisition partner.
Do not require a set number of years in agency recruiting; describe the roles and volume they will handle instead.
Since this person shapes every posting, highlight inclusive hiring as part of the job so candidates who care about it are drawn to apply.

Hiring a recruiter?

Prepare the interview too: 15 questions, red flags and questions to avoid.

Recruiter interview questions

Frequently asked questions

What skills should a recruiter have?

Great recruiters combine sourcing skill, strong communication, organization, and knowledge of fair hiring rules. They also partner well with hiring managers to set realistic expectations.

Can a recruiter ask candidates about their current salary?

Many states and cities ban salary history questions, including California, New York, and Illinois. Ask about pay expectations instead, and check your state's rules.

How should I evaluate a recruiter candidate?

Ask about hard-to-fill roles, metrics they track, and how they handle difficult hiring managers. A short exercise, like writing a job posting or a sourcing outreach message, also helps.

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