HR Recruiter SOPs

This template contains ten Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) designed for HR Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and Department Heads involved in the recruitment process. The SOPs cover the entire hiring lifecycle, starting with the Job Requisition and Approval Process, which outlines steps for initiating and approving new roles, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and budgets. This includes identifying hiring needs, gathering job requirements, preparing requisition forms, obtaining budget approval, and tracking the approval process.

The document then details the process of Job Description Creation and Posting, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive and well-structured job descriptions to attract the right talent. It covers gathering job details, writing the job description, reviewing and finalizing it, selecting posting platforms, and tracking job post performance. Candidate Sourcing Strategies are also outlined, focusing on identifying the ideal candidate profile, utilizing various sourcing channels (job portals, social media, employee referrals, headhunting, campus recruiting), building a talent pipeline, and engaging with potential candidates.

Further, the SOPs address Screening and Shortlisting Candidates, providing a systematic approach to reviewing applications, conducting initial screenings, assessing cultural fit, and shortlisting candidates for interviews. Interview Coordination and Assessment are detailed, ensuring a structured process for scheduling, conducting, and evaluating interviews, as well as collecting feedback and deciding on next steps. The document also emphasizes Employer Branding and Candidate Engagement, focusing on enhancing the company's employer brand and creating a positive hiring experience through online presence, optimized job descriptions, and clear communication.

Finally, the template includes SOPs for Managing Employee Referral Programs, ensuring a structured process for encouraging and tracking referrals, and Background Verification and Reference Checks, outlining a systematic approach to verifying candidate information before extending an offer. Offer Management and Negotiation are covered, detailing the steps for preparing offer letters, handling negotiations, and confirming acceptance. The document concludes with the Employee Onboarding Process, ensuring a smooth integration of new hires into the organization through orientation, training, and ongoing support.