How to hire a position description manager

How to hire a position description manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step position description manager hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The position description manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A position description manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, position description managers 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 position description managers.

   Type of Position Description Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Position Description Manager	Human resources managers plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization’s management and its employees.	$15-93
   Human Resources Vice President	Human resources (HR) vice presidents play a vital role in the effective administration and operation of an organization's HR department. These executives are responsible for directing an organization's staffing goals and developing strategies to support the company's profitable and productive business operations... Show more	$55-118
   Generalist	A generalist, also known as a human resource generalist, is responsible for overseeing the operations in a human resource department, focusing on employees' welfare and working conditions. They are primarily involved in the hiring and laying off processes among employees, handing training and benefits programs, and coordinating with every department in the company... Show more	$13-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Guest Satisfaction
   • HR

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage development and implementation of enterprise sales platform including customer account portals, marketing automation and CRM tools.
   • Evaluate capital expenditure proposals on basis of ROI, LOI, payback, and strategic value.
   • Create value-added reporting for management insights and decision-making by integrating multiple data sources to tell a story using data visualization techniques.
   • Conduct ADP systems training for newly hire benefits administrators.
   • Dedicate technology implementation lead, successfully transitioning recruiting processes and application tracking system to ADP.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your position description manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A position description manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, position description managers' average salary in idaho is 72% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level position description managers 84% less than senior-level position description managers.
   • Certifications. A position description manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a position description manager's salary.

   Average position description manager salary

   $79,431yearly

   $38.19 hourly rate

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   Entry-level position description manager salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a position description manager job description

   A job description for a position description manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a position description manager job description:

   Position description manager job description example

   Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Skilled Nursing Facility
   
   Here at CareerStaff Unlimited, we are hiring a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse for a full-time contract position at a well-established skilled nursing facility in , Trumbull, CT! These passionate qualified nurses will have a strong focus on assisting and supporting providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in provision of patient care. Qualified candidates must have at least 6 months of previous nursing home experience. If you have the right skills and the desire to succeed, we can help you find employment opportunities with the best companies in the nation.
   
   Travel Rate
   
   Weekly Est Pay $2,120
   
   Weekly Housing Stipend: $700
   
   Weekly Meal Stipend: $300
   
   BENEFITS FOR A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE LPN:
   
   * Flexible Schedules – Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Perm Positions
   
   * Generous Benefits Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K
   
   * Referral Bonus Program
   
   * Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
   
   * Guaranteed Hours (based on opportunity)
   
   * The security of over 25 years of experience in the industry!
   
   Our strong, long-term connections—with the most admired companies—mean a new world of possibilities for your career. Partnering with CareerStaff Unlimited is the kind of proactive move that can put you on an inside track, give you access to more career opportunities, and get you that dream job faster than going at it alone.
   
   POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   * Ability to work with other personnel and develop/maintain good relations
   
   * Demonstrate thorough knowledge of care and current clinical practice, treatments, and interventions, specific to position specialty
   
   * Ability to understand and monitor applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
   
   * Promote patient's independence by establishing patient care goals
   
   * Resolve patient’s problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
   
   * Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with rules and regulations
   
   * Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism
   
   * Ability to deal tactfully with residents, students, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public, according to position setting
   
   * Ability to maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc.
   
   * Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
   
   * Demonstrate proficiency in written/verbal skills in English language
   
   * Sufficient computer skills required to perform duties
   
   LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE LPN JOB REQUIREMENTS:
   
   * 6-12 months of recent (within the last year) supervised experience in Long Term Care/Nursing Home setting
   
   * Licensed Practical Nursing degree from an accredited institution
   
   * Current CPR/BLS certification, Physical, TB test (within 1 year of hire)
   
   * Current Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN license in the state of employment or compact (multi-state) license
   
   ABOUT CAREERSTAFF UNLIMITED:
   
   CareerStaff Unlimited, LLC (“CareerStaff”) is a leader in the delivery of workforce solutions and staffing services for the healthcare industry. Our mission is to connect our clients with talented healthcare professionals ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care. We serve our mission by leveraging a national network 25+ offices throughout the United States. CareerStaff’s services include travel and per diem employment opportunities for nurses, therapists and pharmacists.
   
   Additionally, CareerStaff provides Managed Service Programs to hundreds of healthcare facilities nationally. By offering unparalleled customer service, unique placement opportunities, top pay and benefits and employment that meets the lifestyle requirements of our clinicians, CareerStaff attracts high quality clinicians who transition well to new environments and rapidly assimilate into facility teams.
   
   CareerStaff Unlimited is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA).
   
   #VER #RI20
   
   Other Info
   
   * Job City: WINDSOR
   
   * Shift: 11P-7A
   
   * Setting: Affiliate
   
   * Order ID:534772
   
   * Hourly Comp:28
   
   * Weekly Comp:2,120

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5. Post your job

   To find the right position description manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with position description managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit position description managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   To find position description manager candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as hrcrossing, ihirehr, hrjobs, shrm hr jobs.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit position description managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 position description manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect position description manager 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.

   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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