How to hire a regional recruiter

How to hire a regional recruiter, step by step

Here's a step-by-step regional 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 regional recruiter job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new regional recruiter
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a regional recruiter do?

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your regional recruiter job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a regional recruiter for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   Hiring the perfect regional recruiter also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of regional recruiter salaries for various roles:

   Type of Regional Recruiter	Description	Hourly rate
   Regional 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	$20-46
   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
   • Flyers
   • Career Fairs
   • Recruitment Strategies
   • Background Checks
   • Linkedin
   • ATS
   • Recruitment Process
   • Recruitment Efforts
   • Open Positions
   • Interview Process
   • Source Candidates
   • Phone Screens

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage EEO compliance and administration of hiring process.
   • Manage candidate activity and provide consistent documentation using Taleo applicant tracking system.
   • Manage the scheduling and logistics of all interviews between candidates and hiring managers including post-interview calibration/feedback with interview teams.
   • Maintain complete and up-to-date credential files for various healthcare providers.
   • Maintain heavy travel schedule to recruit healthcare professional from other states.
   • Source candidates via job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and cold calling.

   More regional recruiter duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your regional recruiter job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A regional recruiter salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, regional recruiters' average salary in utah is 43% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level regional recruiters earn 57% less than senior-level regional recruiters.
   • Certifications. A regional recruiter with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a regional recruiter's salary.

   Average regional recruiter salary

   $63,963yearly

   $30.75 hourly rate

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   Entry-level regional recruiter salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average regional recruiter salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$92,582	$45
   2	California	$78,809	$38
   3	New Jersey	$77,180	$37
   4	Oregon	$74,985	$36
   5	New York	$74,712	$36
   6	Pennsylvania	$73,021	$35
   7	Maryland	$69,850	$34
   8	Texas	$69,791	$34
   9	Colorado	$68,807	$33
   10	North Carolina	$68,480	$33
   11	Massachusetts	$68,202	$33
   12	Georgia	$67,433	$32
   13	Michigan	$64,885	$31
   14	Missouri	$64,772	$31
   15	Arizona	$64,469	$31
   16	Minnesota	$64,055	$31
   17	Illinois	$62,891	$30
   18	Virginia	$62,818	$30
   19	New Mexico	$62,718	$30
   20	Florida	$62,318	$30

   Average regional recruiter salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Marriott International	$83,574	$40.18	8
   2	AccentCare	$80,092	$38.51
   3	Highgate Hotels	$79,836	$38.38	4
   4	Auto-Chlor Services	$76,074	$36.57
   5	Dean Health Plan	$70,841	$34.06
   6	Weichert	$70,445	$33.87	7
   7	The Home Depot	$70,441	$33.87
   8	Pacific Dental Services	$69,288	$33.31	7
   9	Discount Tire	$69,033	$33.19
   10	Blake's Lotaburger	$68,395	$32.88
   11	AssuredPartners	$66,224	$31.84
   12	Hunter Engineering	$65,647	$31.56
   13	Ollie's Bargain Outlet	$65,527	$31.50
   14	HealthTrust	$65,273	$31.38
   15	Waste Pro	$64,983	$31.24	4
   16	Lear	$64,801	$31.15
   17	Parker Global Strategies	$64,359	$30.94
   18	SRS Distribution	$64,218	$30.87	3
   19	HDR	$63,759	$30.65	1
   20	Core-Mark International	$63,628	$30.59

4. Writing a regional recruiter job description

   A regional 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 regional recruiter job description:

   Regional recruiter job description example

   We are currently seeking a Recruiter with experience identifying candidates in our Central Region market to support our rapidly growing business. This position will manage recruitment for all levels and all disciplines in the Central Region.
   
   The Recruiter will be responsible for partnering with management to guide candidates through the full recruitment process including sourcing, screening, interviewing, using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment tools such as internet services, job board posting, networking, career/job fairs and professional organizations.
   
   This position plays an integral role in building the company's talent pipeline requiring the Recruiter to have great interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain long-term candidate relationships. We're looking for someone who can strategically partner with management to ensure their needs are met, while focusing on delivering high caliber candidates.
   Responsibilities for this role include:
   
   Manage the candidate search process by implementing external sourcing strategies and assessing candidates.
   
   Build the market pipeline of candidates to fill vacancies and proposal needs.
   
   Manage external recruiting agencies as needed to assist with sourcing.
   
   Develop interview protocols; accurately track applicants and candidates ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal and State employment laws.
   
   Perform reference verification and facilitate a smooth transition from the recruitment process to the on-boarding process.
   
   Act as an adviser to guide and direct our leadership on hiring decisions using strategic market knowledge.
   
   Key Elements:
   
   Attract candidates using various sources, including social media networks (LinkedIn), employee referrals and internal recruitment campaigns
   
   Full-cycle recruiting experience, from talent sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring great employees
   
   Collaborate with hiring managers on a regular basis and proactively identify future hiring needs
   
   Create and manage a strong candidate pipeline
   
   Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications
   
   Performs hiring requirement analysis with hiring managers and other key stakeholders to document a comprehensive job description and objectives of the role
   
   Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to Turner & Townsend Careers page, LinkedIn, other relevant social media and job boards
   
   Screen candidates CVs / resumes and job applications
   
   Conduct screening interviews with candidates using the ATS to filter candidates and progress the application process
   
   Assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes
   
   Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices
   
   Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
   
   Promote company's reputation as “great place to work” / market our EVP
   
   Meets/exceeds the KPI's set for performance

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5. Post your job

   To find the right regional recruiter 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 regional recruiters they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit regional recruiters 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.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with regional recruiter candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 regional recruiter

   Once you've selected the best regional recruiter candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new regional 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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