How to hire a senior staffing manager

How to hire a senior staffing manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a senior staffing 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 senior staffing 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.

   Here's a comparison of senior staffing manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Senior Staffing Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Staffing 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.	$16-36
   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
   Human Resources Consultant	A human resources consultant is responsible for supporting the human resources management of an organization by advising on policies and procedures for effective employee relations. Human resources consultants analyze HR programs and current processes and initiate projects to maintain stable operations... Show more	$25-45

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Business Development
   • HR
   • Customer Service
   • Background Checks
   • Applicant Tracking Systems
   • Career Guidance
   • Healthcare
   • Reference Checks
   • Client Relations
   • I-9
   • Cold Calls
   • Unemployment Claims
   • SR

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage travel division nationwide staffing healthcare professionals.
   • Maintain HRIS database with update information and perform system audits and reports.
   • Collaborate with leadership team in developing and implementing a national HRIS recruiting system.
   • Build strong workforce analytics utilizing current tools and identifying future tools that will effectively track current and future talent activity.
   • Implement a paperless office utilizing Sharepoint saving the organization thousands of dollars.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, senior staffing managers' average salary in south carolina is 44% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior staffing managers earn 53% less than senior-level senior staffing managers.
   • Certifications. A senior staffing 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 senior staffing manager's salary.

   Average senior staffing manager salary

   $52,069yearly

   $25.03 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior staffing manager salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 24, 2026

4. Writing a senior staffing manager job description

   A senior staffing manager 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 senior staffing manager job description:

   Senior staffing manager job description example

   Salary:
   
   Different perspectives make us better. We're committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.
   
   About Levy
   
   The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy's diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.
   
   Job Summary
   
   As the Senior Staffing and Recruitment Manager, you will be responsible for analyzing current labor models, leading to the development and implementation of a staffing plan comprising scheduling, recruitment, and training to optimize labor efficiency in the location. This position will support major events and new business openings, requiring up to 40% travel. It will ensure compliance with all State and Federal requirements pertaining to hourly labor.
   
   Detailed Responsibilities:
   
   * Coordinate with department managers to identify current and future hiring needs
   * Coordinate recruitment, screening, interviewing, and hiring of individuals for assignment
   * Drive reduction of reliance on temp labor and increase internal hired
   * Attend networking events and increase local presence in the community
   * Work with the Director of HR to ensure that there are robust and agreed recruitment and retention standards in the location
   * Develop and manage relationships with all temp agencies, seasonal team and NPO groups to provide a variety of avenues to staff location
   * Collate, interpret and analyze data for strategic workforce planning and measurement of business impact
   * Maintain a current knowledge and understanding or regulations, laws, best practices and new developments in hourly labor HR compliance
   * Partner with Director of HR on any emerging technology/system enhancements that may support staffing initiatives
   * Ensure effective management of labor spend, temp spend and labor to sales ratios
   * Support major events and new business openings
   * Drive Compass Labor Sharing via MyStaff and build relationships with local Compass locations
   * Develop and maintain location staff grids
   * Maintain timekeeping system and ensure payroll/invoicing is accurate
   * Ensure consistency of Levy branding across staffing campaigns
   * Assist in various HR projects and initiatives
   * Work with local universities to develop a pipeline of hourly talent
   * Work with NPO Coordinator to ensure staffing levels are met
   * Other duties as assigned
   
   Job Requirements:
   
   * Previous experience with staffing in a hospitality space
   * Experience managing large scale projects
   * High level of computer literacy
   * Passion for hospitality, food, and retail
   * Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
   * Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
   
   Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy Culture
   
   Positions at this location may require a COVID-19 vaccination. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this account may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.
   
   Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
   
   Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
   
   * Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance)
   
   At Levy, team = family. And we'll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.
   
   * Medical
   * Dental
   * Vision
   * Life Insurance/ AD
   * Disability Insurance
   * Retirement Plan
   * Flexible Time Off Plan
   * Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
   * Associate Shopping Program
   * Health and Wellness Programs
   * Discount Marketplace
   * Identity Theft Protection
   * Pet Insurance
   * Commuter Benefits
   * Employee Assistance Program
   * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
   
   
   Levy Sector
   
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   Nearest Major Market: Louisville
   
   Job Segment: Payroll, Finance

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right senior staffing manager 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 senior staffing manager job on Zippia to find and recruit senior staffing manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as hrcrossing, ihirehr, hrjobs, shrm hr jobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with senior staffing manager 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.

   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 senior staffing manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the senior staffing manager 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new senior staffing 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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