Corporate Recruiter Job Description

A corporate recruiter is a human resources professional responsible for the hiring of individuals within a company. He is a member of the organization for which he is hiring. She is not to be confused with a third-party recruiter who works for an employment agency, recruiting individuals for multiple organizations.

Writing Job Descriptions

The corporate recruiter is responsible for drafting job descriptions, outlining in detail all skills and qualities required and desired in a successful job applicant.

Resume Screening

The corporate recruiter is responsible for screening all resumes submitted to the open job opportunity. Her goal is to seek out only the most qualified candidates.

Interviewing

The corporate recruiter is responsible for interviewing all qualified candidates. During this process the corporate recruiter may only ask questions pertaining to the candidate's professional background. The asking of personal questions is prohibited by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Extending Offers

Once an appropriate candidate is identified, the corporate recruiter extends a formal offer of employment. This formal offer is both verbally communicated and written on company letterhead.

Record Keeping

The corporate recruiter is responsible for tracking and maintaining all records, ensuring that the hiring firm remains compliant with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.