How to hire an enterprise resource planner

How to hire an enterprise resource planner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step enterprise resource planner hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an enterprise resource planner, 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

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   An enterprise resource planner's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, enterprise resource planners 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.

   Here's a comparison of enterprise resource planner salaries for various roles:

   Type of Enterprise Resource Planner	Description	Hourly rate
   Enterprise Resource Planner	Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.	$30-53
   Technical Manager	A technical manager is responsible for maintaining the company's information systems database and analyzing technology system matters to ensure its efficiency and accuracy in supporting business operations. Technical managers perform network checks regularly to assess any possible malfunctions that might compromise the company's cybersecurity... Show more	$40-77
   Solutions Manager	A solutions manager oversees the planning and execution of a business project or program. Their responsibilities revolve around liaising with clients to discuss their needs and preferences, coordinating with various departments to gather and analyze data, identifying weak areas, and recommending solutions through new processes and policies for optimal service and performance... Show more	$44-77

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GIS
   • Natural Resources
   • Production Schedules
   • Water Quality
   • Technical Assistance
   • ERP
   • Federal Agencies
   • Environmental Policy
   • Economic Analysis
   • NPDES
   • EPA
   • Inventory Control
   • Tmdl
   • Distribution Centers

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage head count through CMS to meet requirements to pass intervals.
   • Guide production planning activities ranging from developing and revising production schedules, forecasting trends and customer demand, and managing logistics.
   • Develop watershed database using GIS and GPS technologies.
   • Coordinate the use and implementation of ERP software throughout company.
   • Utilize ERP software to budget, account for and audit inventory to decide on resource needs and allocations.
   • Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the enterprise resource planner job description is a good way to get more applicants. An enterprise resource planner salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an enterprise resource planner in Iowa may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level enterprise resource planner. Additionally, an enterprise resource planner with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average enterprise resource planner salary

   $83,859yearly

   $40.32 hourly rate

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   Entry-level enterprise resource planner salary

   $63,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average enterprise resource planner salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$100,731	$48
   2	Washington	$97,244	$47
   3	Connecticut	$90,398	$43
   4	Oregon	$89,555	$43
   5	New Jersey	$88,515	$43
   6	Texas	$88,512	$43
   7	Massachusetts	$86,845	$42
   8	New York	$83,248	$40
   9	Illinois	$81,023	$39
   10	North Carolina	$79,305	$38
   11	Nevada	$78,592	$38
   12	Ohio	$78,339	$38
   13	Arizona	$77,910	$37
   14	Georgia	$77,076	$37
   15	Minnesota	$76,851	$37
   16	Pennsylvania	$76,510	$37
   17	New Mexico	$76,374	$37
   18	Maryland	$72,228	$35

   Average enterprise resource planner salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	UiPath	$100,159	$48.15	1
   2	Citi	$97,697	$46.97	4
   3	BNY Mellon	$97,184	$46.72	2
   4	Halliburton	$97,170	$46.72	1
   5	Philips	$93,625	$45.01	1
   6	T-Mobile	$92,238	$44.35
   7	Capgemini	$86,598	$41.63	10
   8	NW Natural	$86,514	$41.59	2
   9	Daltile	$85,395	$41.06
   10	Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute	$85,335	$41.03	1
   11	Systems Planning and Analysis	$84,085	$40.43
   12	Lexington Medical Center	$82,779	$39.80	1
   13	Mohawk Industries	$82,761	$39.79
   14	Jacobs Enterprises	$82,224	$39.53	63
   15	Jacobs Engineering Group	$81,716	$39.29
   16	Chicago Transit Authority	$81,356	$39.11
   17	Psg	$78,259	$37.62	5
   18	Fidelity Investments	$76,989	$37.01	21
   19	Executive Jet Management	$76,703	$36.88
   20	Choctaw Casinos & Resorts	$73,575	$35.37

4. Writing an enterprise resource planner job description

   A good enterprise resource planner job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an enterprise resource planner job description:

   Enterprise resource planner job description example

   The City of Redding Electric Utility seeks to fill one full-time Electric Utility Resource Planner vacancy. The Electric Utility Resource Planner coordinates the analysis, identification, and development of electric utility resources (generation, transmission, and/or demand-side management projects, wheeling and purchased power contracts).
   
   The ideal candidate will be a positive, goal-driven team player with excellent communication skills and a strong background in resource planning. The best-qualified candidate will be familiar with the California energy markets, energy modeling, portfolio management, clean energy requirements, market trend analysis, energy risk management, project management, and contract management. The candidate will have strong analytical skills and professional experience.
   We are looking for someone to
   
   * Develop expert-level understanding of utility's energy loads and resources, long-term energy contracts, transmission and distribution assets, planning requirements, and compliance obligations. Make recommendations regarding short and long-term strategy direction given all constraints and potential mitigating factors with consideration provided for future rate implications.
   * Design and/or utilize computer-based models related to resource and commodity costs relating to long-term and/or short-term resource procurement, integrated resource planning, load forecasting, greenhouse gas emissions, building and transportation electrification, demand-side management, portfolio production cost, and portfolio risk analysis, and to prepare statistical, feasibility and sensitivity analyses.
   * Lead in the request for proposal, proposal evaluation, contractor selection, and contract management for consulting and professional services contractors. Develop the performance evaluation of consultants and related contract provisions. Administer contracts to achieve planned program accomplishments and intended results.
   * Develop, coordinate, and manage electric utility resource planning projects including resource procurement and ad-hoc studies relating to long-term integrated resource planning processes.
   * Prepare and present public-facing materials, feasibility/sensitivity reports, white papers, presentations, memorandums, public hearings, stakeholder workshops, and other technical reports as required.
   * Coordinate with State and Federal legislative and regulatory bodies regarding resource development and prepare comments and recommendations on regulatory issues.
   * Participate in and represent the Utility's interests in a variety of industry organizations, project committees, Joint Powers Agencies, and other related organizations.
   * Assess and make recommendations for unsolicited new proposed projects as requested
   * Develop and monitor financial models and forecasts used to analyze the Utility's budget and finances, and present recommendations supported by model results for wholesale and/or retail electric utility rates.
   * Complete data request from Federal and State agencies, NERC and WECC reliability agencies, and other agencies as required to maintain compliance and to ensure reliability objectives are achieved.
   * Develop, implement, and monitor the comprehensive integrated resource planning process, including scenario development, modeling, analysis, regulatory compliance, and internal/external outreach and stakeholder participation efforts, report development.
   * Participate in logistics activities under the Emergency Operations plan as directed by Incident Command.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find enterprise resource planners 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.

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   • Post your enterprise resource planner job on Zippia to find and recruit enterprise resource planner candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit enterprise resource planners, 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.

   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 enterprise resource planner

   Once you have selected a candidate for the enterprise resource planner 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 also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new enterprise resource planner first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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