Internal Recruiter (Sample Job Description)

This Internal Recruiter job description template includes key Internal Recruiter duties and responsibilities. You can post this template on job boards to attract prospect applicants.

Job Brief:

We are looking for an Internal Recruiter to join our HR department and manage our full-cycle recruiting processes.

Internal Recruiter responsibilities include identifying current and future hiring needs, advertising job openings online and designing employee referral programs. To be successful in this role, you should have an HR academic background along with work experience in sourcing, interviewing and evaluating candidates.

Ultimately, you will help us build a strong employer brand and ensure we provide a positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to write job ads for current openings
• Advertise job openings on careers pages, job boards and social networks (e.g. LinkedIn)
• Design and implement employee referral programs
• Source candidates through online channels (e.g. professional networks and portfolio sites)
• Screen resumes and applications and update candidates on hiring processes
• Interview candidates during various hiring stages, including phone, first-round and second-round interviews
• Report to hiring managers and HR managers on the status of open positions
• Evaluate candidates based on their interview and assignment performance
• Determine qualification criteria for each position
• Analyze turnover and retention rates to forecast hiring needs
• Update job descriptions (e.g. add tasks or modify requirements)
• Answer candidates’ queries regarding the application process
• Provide interview feedback, when necessary and appropriate
• Participate in job fairs to boost company’s reputation
• Help new hires on-board

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as an Internal Recruiter, Recruiter or similar role
• Solid understanding of full-cycle recruiting
• Experience using various interview formats (e.g. phone, structured, group)
• Ability to organize skills assessment centers (e.g. job simulation activities, work samples, psychometric and IQ/EQ tests)
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases
• Good knowledge of labor legislation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• BSc in Human Resources or relevant field