How to hire an employment consultant

How to hire an employment consultant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step employment consultant hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an employment consultant, 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.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An employment consultant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, employment consultants 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 employment consultants.

   Type of Employment Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   Employment Consultant	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	$12-24
   Human Resources Supervisor	A human resources supervisor is a professional responsible for developing and administering human resources programs so that the company can achieve efficient operations. Human resources supervisors coordinate all stages of the hiring process, such as checking all candidates' backgrounds, conducting interviews, and drug screening... Show more	$22-42
   Recruiter	Recruiters are responsible for filling up vacancies in the organization. They put up job postings on the company website and other recruitment websites, screen applicants, prospective schedule candidates for interviews, conduct initial interviews, and, should candidates pass the initial interview, endorse them to hiring managers... Show more	$16-35

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Human Resources
   • Rehabilitation
   • Project Management
   • PowerPoint
   • Payroll
   • Employment Services
   • Developmental Disabilities
   • Background Checks
   • Competitive Employment
   • Technical Assistance
   • Vocational Rehabilitation
   • On-The-Job Training
   • Local Businesses
   • Community Organizations

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage payroll, benefits and insurance administration.
   • Provide individual and group counseling sessions, social rehabilitation and group activities.
   • Interview and evaluate disabled applicants to determine type and degree of handicap and feasibility of rehabilitation and job placement activities.
   • Check work history, criminal background and e-verify of employees.
   • Promote OJT to local companies.
   • Mediate problems with OJT participants and employers.

   More employment consultant duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your employment consultant job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An employment consultant 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 an employment consultant in Kansas may be lower than in Hawaii, and an entry-level employment consultant usually earns less than a senior-level employment consultant. Additionally, an employment consultant 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 employment consultant salary

   $37,015yearly

   $17.80 hourly rate

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   Entry-level employment consultant salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

   Average employment consultant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$51,353	$25
   2	Washington	$42,820	$21
   3	Rhode Island	$41,741	$20
   4	Illinois	$40,585	$20
   5	New York	$38,577	$19
   6	Georgia	$38,190	$18
   7	Alabama	$37,922	$18
   8	Connecticut	$37,525	$18
   9	New Jersey	$36,951	$18
   10	Ohio	$36,936	$18
   11	Minnesota	$36,481	$18
   12	Texas	$35,981	$17
   13	Florida	$33,131	$16
   14	Arizona	$32,487	$16
   15	Wisconsin	$32,298	$16
   16	Indiana	$29,382	$14

   Average employment consultant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Deloitte	$65,371	$31.43	348
   2	Medical Mutual	$43,663	$20.99
   3	D.A. Collins Family of Companies	$41,775	$20.08	2
   4	New Hope Services	$41,684	$20.04	1
   5	Guild Education	$41,101	$19.76
   6	Northwest Center	$39,707	$19.09
   7	Rise, Inc.	$38,848	$18.68	12
   8	Ring's End	$38,434	$18.48	5
   9	Vadis	$36,132	$17.37	2
   10	Express Employment Indy South	$35,149	$16.90	2
   11	Essential	$34,733	$16.70
   12	Lakeview Center	$34,476	$16.57
   13	Entera Health	$34,414	$16.55	4
   14	Sycamore Services	$34,394	$16.54	2
   15	Community Involvement Programs	$34,208	$16.45
   16	Penske Automotive Group	$34,189	$16.44
   17	ServiceSource	$34,180	$16.43	1
   18	Candeo Iowa	$33,950	$16.32
   19	Advance Green Energy	$33,942	$16.32
   20	Brevard Achievement Center	$33,933	$16.31

4. Writing an employment consultant job description

   An employment consultant 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 an employment consultant job description:

   Employment consultant job description example

   Global Connections to Employment (GCE), a nonprofit that provides job training and employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities. We exist to provide opportunities so people can experience meaningful employment. Our organization's Mission is "Helping People throughout Life's Journey," and what better way to do so than through employment which leads to independence and self-sufficiency.
   
   We collaborate with partners who share a sense of responsibility for improving the world we live in. From a business perspective, we see opportunity in employees who have positive attitudes and are enthusiastic not only about performing their jobs, but more importantly, meeting the expectations of our customers. We continue to learn, innovate, work hard, respect and value the relationships we have in numerous communities in the US.
   
   The Employment Consultant II is responsible for helping people with disabilities obtain and maintain successful employment. This position will: assist with the recruitment of individuals with disabilities seeking employment; assess the vocational supports and preferences needed for success; establish a person-centered employment plan; coordinate employment opportunities between individuals with disabilities and employers; provide on-site job retention services to ensure training and workplace accommodations are in place to support successful job retention; provide pre-employment training.
   Role Requirements
   
   Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   
   Education/Experience Requirements:
   
   Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, communications, marketing, human resources or related field and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience
   
   OR Associate's Degree in a related field and six (6) years of experience working with adults with disabilities in an employment setting
   
   OR High School Diploma/GED with eight (8) years of experience working with adults with disabilities
   
   Experience assessing and documenting workplace accommodations and supports o Experience in employment outreach/recruitment activities
   
   Experience in employment outreach/recruitment activities
   
   Additional Requirement:
   
   Must possess a valid driver's license in the state they reside, have a satisfactory driving record, and be insurable under corporate policy.
   
   Physcial Requirements
   
   While performing this job's duties, the team member will be required to travel to various community sites and events. The team member will be required to provide oral presentations to small and large audiences. The team member will be required to operate computer equipment and other basic office equipment. The team member may assist with diffusing stressful situations in the workplace using approved conflict resolution techniques. May occasionally be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
   
   The physical demands described here are representative of those that a team member must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   To Apply
   
   Interested applicants please visit our Career Center @ and complete our on-line applications. Our toll free number is (phone number removed).
   
   GCE is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.
   
   Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right employment consultant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting employment consultants requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   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 employment consultant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the employment consultant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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