Headhunter

Job Brief

This Headhunter job description template can be used to recruit and hire HR professionals. This template can be easily customized for agency or in-house Recruiter roles.

Job Description

• ● Coordinate with hiring managers to define necessary requirements for open roles
• ● Send recruiting emails to passive candidates and follow up when necessary
• ● Browse resume databases and portfolio sites
• ● Join social media groups and professional networks and interact with potential candidates
• ● Advertise open positions to external networks
• ● Ask for referrals from current employees, acquaintances and industry professionals
• ● Maintain organized databases with candidates’ data (e.g. in our ATS)
• ● Attend job fairs and organize career events
• ● Keep in touch with past applicants
• ● Use Boolean search to look for qualified candidates for hard-to-fill roles
• ● Conduct benchmark research on compensation and benefits for various positions and seniority levels
• ● Measure source of hire and time-to-fill for each role
• ● Research and recommend new sourcing tools and techniques

Job Requirements

• ● Proven work experience as a Headhunter, Recruiter or similar
• ● Advanced knowledge of sourcing techniques (including Boolean search)
• ● Hands-on experience with sourcing tools (e.g. resume databases and portfolio sites)
• ● Familiarity with HR databases and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs)
• ● Excellent communication and persuasion abilities (particularly when making cold calls and sending recruiting emails)
• ● Time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple open roles simultaneously
• ● Good decision-making skills
• ● BSc degree in Human Resources Management or relevant field