Roles and missions of the recruiter
Recruiters play an important role in a company's recruitment process. They must find candidates with varied profiles who meet the company's expectations. For this, they must assume several responsibilities. Here is a list of the main roles and missions of a recruiter:
- Post advertisements and search for potential candidates to fill a given position.
- Evaluate the applications received and identify the candidates who best match the offer.
- Write and update interviews and tests to be carried out with candidates.
- Conduct telephone and/or in-person interviews to gather as much information about the candidate as possible.
- Evaluate candidates' skills, experience and qualifications.
- Make recommendations to management on the choice of candidates to hire.
- Follow up with applicants, inform successful and unsuccessful applicants of the outcome of the process.
- Write reports on the various interviews and tests carried out with the candidates.
- Ensure the implementation of recruitment procedures.
- Work closely with the HR department and other departments of the company.
- Develop and update recruitment tools and databases.
- Participate in fairs and recruitment forums.
A recruiter must therefore be attentive to the needs of the company and able to find candidates with varied profiles. He must have a good knowledge of recruitment tools and techniques and be able to manage the recruitment process effectively. He must also be able to work closely with other departments in the company and communicate clearly with candidates.
Recruiter salary and career development
The salary of a recruiter / recruiter offers an attractive remuneration for professionals who wish to improve the quality of human resources in companies. The annual gross salary in France for recruiters may vary depending on the number of years of experience. Here is a smart list of annual gross salary developments in France by years of experience for a recruiter:
- 0 to 2 years: between 28,000 and 35,000 euros
- 2 to 5 years: between 35,000 and 45,000 euros
- 5 to 10 years: between 45,000 and 60,000 euros
- 10 to 15 years: between 60,000 and 75,000 euros
- More than 15 years: between 80,000 and 100,000 euros
In addition to an attractive salary, recruiters can progress their career towards other professions. Here is a list of five possible professions in the perspective of career development for a recruiter:
- Director / Director of Human Resources
- Consultant / Recruitment Consultant
- Manager / Recruitment Manager
- Skills Development Coach / Coach
- Recruitment and selection trainer
