How to hire a corporate recruiter

How to hire a corporate recruiter, step by step

Here's a step-by-step corporate recruiter hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a corporate recruiter job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new corporate recruiter
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a corporate recruiter, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A corporate recruiter's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, corporate recruiters from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of corporate recruiters.

   Type of Corporate Recruiter	Description	Hourly rate
   Corporate Recruiter	Human resources specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place workers. They often handle other human resources work, such as those related to employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training... Show more	$22-50
   Talent Acquisition Consultant	A Talent Acquisition Consultant is responsible for sourcing and recruiting high-quality candidates. They may work in an office setting or travel to different locations to search for new talents.	$23-47
   Staffing Consultant	A staffing consultant develops and maintains the accounts of clients through outside and inside organizational activities. Staffing consultants induct, assess, and monitor the job applicants preparing them for their assignments... Show more	$12-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Applicant Tracking Systems
   • Human Resources
   • Customer Service
   • Healthcare
   • Background Checks
   • Source Candidates
   • Recruitment Process
   • Career Fairs
   • Phone Screens
   • Interview Process
   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • Open Positions
   • Taleo
   • Reference Checks

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage requirements from staff appraisers, work flow and project site in SharePoint.
   • Participate in Lawson HRIS user implementation and staffing procedural strategies that manage candidate process.
   • Manage applicant tracking requirements and relate documentation to ensure compliance with OFCCP regulations and reduce risk to the company
   • Manage the scheduling and logistics of all interviews between candidates and hiring managers including post-interview calibration/feedback with interview teams.
   • Construct, track and report out success metrics utilizing TALEO ATS.
   • Utilize a variety of resources such as job boards, LinkedIn, and advance recruiting techniques to source candidates.

   More corporate recruiter duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your corporate recruiter job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A corporate recruiter salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a corporate recruiter in Kentucky may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level corporate recruiter usually earns less than a senior-level corporate recruiter. Additionally, a corporate recruiter with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average corporate recruiter salary

   $70,538yearly

   $33.91 hourly rate

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   Entry-level corporate recruiter salary

   $46,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average corporate recruiter salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$97,565	$47
   2	Washington	$95,019	$46
   3	District of Columbia	$90,147	$43
   4	Massachusetts	$86,369	$42
   5	Maryland	$84,669	$41
   6	New York	$82,388	$40
   7	Oregon	$81,821	$39
   8	New Jersey	$77,043	$37
   9	Pennsylvania	$72,864	$35
   10	North Carolina	$71,978	$35
   11	Alabama	$71,971	$35
   12	Missouri	$70,853	$34
   13	Minnesota	$70,439	$34
   14	Illinois	$69,595	$33
   15	Colorado	$68,848	$33
   16	Arizona	$68,665	$33
   17	Wisconsin	$67,461	$32
   18	Texas	$67,114	$32
   19	South Carolina	$65,900	$32
   20	Michigan	$65,196	$31

   Average corporate recruiter salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$122,906	$59.09	5
   2	Microsoft	$114,717	$55.15	75
   3	Ross Stores	$109,590	$52.69	1
   4	ICU Medical	$101,489	$48.79
   5	Bank of the West	$99,899	$48.03
   6	BNP Paribas	$96,806	$46.54
   7	The Light House	$95,892	$46.10
   8	Acadian Asset Management	$93,374	$44.89
   9	Heartland Dental	$92,142	$44.30	3
   10	Vista Equity Partners	$92,126	$44.29	1
   11	Credit Suisse	$91,965	$44.21
   12	Wedbush Securities	$91,654	$44.06
   13	Marcus & Millichap	$91,395	$43.94	2
   14	LinkedIn	$89,384	$42.97	6
   15	Carvana	$89,185	$42.88	4
   16	Staffing.com	$88,738	$42.66
   17	U.S. Bank	$88,189	$42.40	1
   18	Intel	$87,262	$41.95
   19	New Relic	$86,849	$41.75	3
   20	Amazon	$86,732	$41.70	96

4. Writing a corporate recruiter job description

   A corporate recruiter job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a corporate recruiter job description:

   Corporate recruiter job description example

   CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 85,000 people at more than 3,600 locations in 32 countries. Imagine a company capable of providing the modern building materials needed to build our homes, schools, communities, even the bridges and highways to get you there. We are CRH Americas, North America’s largest manufacturer of building products and the second largest globally.
   
   We are looking to add a Corporate Recruiter to focus on recruiting non-exempt positions for locations across the nation. This is an excellent entry level position on our team.
   
   In this role, you will creatively source, identify, and screen candidates to present to internal management. This shared recruiting service will be based in Rochester, NY where you will be fully supported by an experienced and successful recruiting team with a proven track record for recruiting some of the country’s best talent.
   
   Work proactively with hiring managers and HR partners to understand their immediate and upcoming hiring needs
   Post all open positions to multiple sources to drive applicant traffic Review and call every qualified applicant within 48 hours of receiving their application (heavily phone based) Lead the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position Conduct regular follow-up with managers and HR partners Build networks and utilize sourcing tools to find qualified passive candidates Use our Applicant Tracking System (SuccessFactors) to organize candidate resumes, search candidates, and keep in compliance with OFCCP regulations Will manage high volume of requisitions Other duties assigned Requirements Bachelors' Degree in Communications, Business, HR (or related discipline) or equivalent experience 1+ years of experience sourcing and recruiting talent preferred Experience with MS Office Products, Internet search and software based Applicant Tracking System Ability to communicate with hiring managers and candidates at all levels (written/verbal) Desire to be on the phone the majority of the day screening candidates and building relationships Bi-lingual - Spanish is a plus What CRH Offers You Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization. If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest! CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link. Company DescriptionWe are North America’s largest manufacturer of building products and materials.
   
   Imagine a company capable of providing the modern building materials needed to build our homes, schools, communities, even the bridges and highways to get you there. We are CRH Americas, North America’s largest manufacturer of building products.
   
   In North America we adopted our parent company name to become CRH Americas, Inc. But, the strength, quality and legacy of our Oldcastle brand remains in our product groups, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Oldcastle Architectural and Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®, as well as our Oldcastle Building Solutions team.
   
   At CRH Americas, we do more than manufacture products. We partner with our customers, design-build firms, construction professionals and owners to simplify the way we build and provide end to end solutions through our vertically integrated channels. We have the largest manufacturing footprint, the greatest product breadth, and lead many of the categories we work in. If you are looking to simplify the construction process, CRH Americas can help you get there.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find corporate recruiters for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your corporate recruiter job on Zippia to find and recruit corporate recruiter candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit corporate recruiters, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new corporate recruiter

   Once you've decided on a perfect corporate recruiter candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new corporate recruiter. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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