How to hire a resource manager

How to hire a resource manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a resource manager, 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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   Hiring the perfect resource manager 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.

   This list presents resource manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Resource Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Resource 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.	$25-51
   Recruitment Director	A recruitment director is an executive professional who is responsible for directing the recruitment processes and employment programs for an organization. This director is required to assess the external labor market conditions while developing the most effective and appropriate recruiting channels and methods... Show more	$36-82
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Resource Management
   • Project Management
   • Human Resources
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Client Facing
   • Shared Services
   • Business Development
   • Logistics
   • Data Entry
   • ERP
   • PMO
   • Resource Utilization
   • Career Development

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage security and design of SharePoint site.
   • Manage all costs for the region and report KPI's.
   • Manage the infrastructure portion of a major CIS conversion project.
   • Manage resources for the definition and implementation of QA processes and organization structure.
   • Facilitate and manage FMLA and ADA accommodation requests, workers compensation, and unemployment claims.
   • Utilize social media (LinkedIn, Facebook) in order to generate leads and build relationships.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, resource managers' average salary in idaho is 34% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level resource managers earn 50% less than senior-level resource managers.
   • Certifications. A resource manager 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 resource manager's salary.

   Average resource manager salary

   $77,116yearly

   $37.08 hourly rate

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   Entry-level resource manager salary

   $54,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average resource manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$93,503	$45
   2	Virginia	$85,750	$41
   3	Illinois	$82,636	$40
   4	Arizona	$82,126	$39
   5	District of Columbia	$80,887	$39
   6	New York	$79,958	$38
   7	New Jersey	$78,781	$38
   8	Maryland	$75,791	$36
   9	Massachusetts	$75,148	$36
   10	North Carolina	$74,711	$36
   11	Oregon	$74,188	$36
   12	Ohio	$73,116	$35
   13	Pennsylvania	$72,912	$35
   14	Iowa	$71,584	$34
   15	Georgia	$69,959	$34
   16	Indiana	$69,806	$34
   17	Minnesota	$69,639	$33
   18	Wisconsin	$68,379	$33
   19	Texas	$66,318	$32
   20	Missouri	$66,160	$32

   Average resource manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$123,269	$59.26	7
   2	Reed Smith	$122,706	$58.99
   3	Visa	$113,793	$54.71
   4	Bloomberg	$112,009	$53.85	3
   5	Software AG	$111,234	$53.48
   6	Citi	$110,816	$53.28	1
   7	Siemens Enterprise Communications Inc	$110,300	$53.03
   8	RSM US	$109,449	$52.62	11
   9	Wpp Us Holdings Inc	$107,453	$51.66
   10	The Walt Disney Company	$106,937	$51.41	59
   11	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$105,436	$50.69
   12	Jack Morton Worldwide	$103,441	$49.73
   13	Cisco	$101,851	$48.97
   14	SAIC	$101,575	$48.83	3
   15	World Wide Technology	$101,002	$48.56	2
   16	Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness	$100,023	$48.09
   17	Essence Global	$99,661	$47.91
   18	Accenture	$99,511	$47.84	266
   19	BDO USA	$99,278	$47.73
   20	AlixPartners	$99,185	$47.69

4. Writing a resource manager job description

   A good resource manager 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 a resource manager job description:

   Resource manager job description example

   WalkMe pioneered the Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) to empower business leaders to accomplish the promise of technology in today's overwhelming digital world. Through WalkMe's guidance, engagement, insights, and automation, employees are more efficient, executives have better visibility into digital usage, and organizations maximize the full value of their digital assets to empower digital transformation
   
   As the Resource Manager, you will lead the strategic management and allocation of the global services team resources, and our delivery partners to ensure the right fit of consultant capabilities against our customer needs.
   
   This position will develop and implement the Professional Services' team resource allocation process and project forecasting methodology to ensure predictability and availability of the consulting staff, while monitoring a proper load balance between the team and our delivery partners.
   
   What You'll OwnOversee the global Services Team's resource allocation process and allocate resources to available work based on demand, capacity, skill set, and experience Manage end-to-end project resourcing process, from pipeline monitoring, to queue review, to effective and timely project assignment.Monitor project activities and resourcing, identifying potential instances of under- and over-utilization and actively work with the Services Managers to address and solve those issues Implement and maintain a system to effectively align project assignments with resources based on skillset, seniority, and bandwidth Analyze the utilization and productivity trends and implement process improvements to increase the team's efficiency Facilitate the project assignment process by collaborating with key stakeholders to review current and future projects and proactively identify and resolve potential resourcing issues Improve the business processes to ensure proper short-term forecasting to help with proper resource assignments Define and prescribe initiatives to use our systems and technology to drive visibility and strengthen the resource management process Build and maintain a utilization & capacity model and communicate to internal stakeholders forecasted staffing levels for both internal and partner resource requirements Work closely with Engagement Management, Services, and Customer Success to forecast the upcoming project pipeline Build and maintain a utilization model for the department's backlog of hours Provide Services leadership team with necessary data to make decisions regarding hiring and backfilling team members
   
   What You Need to Succeed5+ years of experience in an operational role with experience in resource management Experience in managing operations of a global team is preferred Excellent project management skills handling multiple workstreams and conflicting priorities Ability to breakdown ambiguous problems into concrete, manageable components and think through optimal solutions Experience leading data-driven projects and communicating the results of analysis and insights to peers and leadership Exceptional written and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and business leaders of all levels Preferred experience with Financial Force or a similar Professional Services Automation (PSA) tool Ability to learn complex information quickly and thrive in a generally fast-paced environment with the agility to shift priorities to enable team success
   
   What You'll Love About Us!Comprehensive Health Care Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision for our Employees and Families, 401(k) with company matching program, Parental Leave programs, and a vacation policy to encourage a healthy work-life balance.WalkMe offices are open during Covid-19 for those who chose to come (vaccines required) with in-person and virtual social activities to promote positive employee engagement WalkMe is recognized as a Star Performer in DAP for the 2nd year in a row.WalkMe helps international companies such as: IBM, LinkedIn, Walgreens, Microsoft, Adobe, Hershey's, Quest Diagnostics and more!
   
   At WalkMe, we approach Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) with the same level of collaboration and innovation that we bring to the rest of our business. We believe in the value of diversity and are committed to ensuring an equitable and inclusive workplace where every employee has an equal opportunity to achieve success.
   
   We've made this commitment not only because it's the right thing to do, but also because we know that having diverse perspectives, experiences and identities on our team helps us to better meet the diverse needs of our global clients. While we're not yet where we want to be, our goal is to create a workplace as fair and inclusive as our business is category defining. And at WalkMe, we achieve our goals.
   TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
   WalkMe does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to WalkMe employees or any other company location. WalkMe is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the Company for this specific role.

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5. Post your job

   To find resource managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any resource managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level resource managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting resource managers 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.

   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 resource manager

   Once you've found the resource manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new resource manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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