Recruiter

Recruiter job description

Responsible for building and managing a highly effective recruiting program that enables an organization to hire exceptional candidates for job vacancies. Helps internal managers develop job descriptions, uses range of network contacts to uncover potential talent, screens possible candidates, explores new sources to find active and passive candidates. Often advertises job vacancies, screens resumes and schedules candidate interviews. Seeks hiring managers’ feedback to continually enhance the recruiting and hiring process. Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills are essential, as is working knowledge/experience with HR recruiting software, databases and platforms.

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National salary range for Recruiter

66500 - 90750

Low

66500

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

76250

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

90750

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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68000

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53250

60750

70000

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46500

53500

61250

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