Finding and retaining talented employees is a vital part of any successful business. Yet qualified employees can be difficult to find and hard to keep around, and replacing a salaried employee costs an average of 6–9 months salary.
Companies can cut down on employee turnover and cost of replacing an employee by having an effective recruitment process in place. Keep reading to learn more about the best practices and steps to an effective recruitment process.
What Is the Recruitment Process in HR?
The recruitment process is the steps to drawing in and selecting a new employee to fill an opening in an organization. This job is usually done by managers, Human Resource Management (HRM), recruiters, or a combination of all three. Human resource managers typically lead this process, collaborating with relevant departments and team members to streamline recruitment.
The recruitment process involves finding the candidate with the best skills, experience, and personality to fit the job. It requires a series of collecting and reviewing resumes, conducting job interviews, and finally selecting and onboarding an employee to start working for the organization.
What Makes a Good Recruitment Process?
A good recruitment process allows you to find qualified candidates quickly and efficiently. The process requires intentional planning and constant evaluation.
The recruitment process should be streamlined so each staff member has the tools and resources they need for their step in the process. For example, if a manager is tasked with conducting interviews, the recruiter or HR manager should make the process easier by providing the manager with a printed resume and background on the employee before the interview begins. The recruiter or HR manager should also inform a candidate about the full interview schedule so they aren’t left wondering about future steps in the process.
Here are other key objectives in developing an effective recruitment process:
Maximize Automation
Use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to maximize your automation needs. You’ll be able to automate where you’re posting job listings, track the number of applicants, and filter resumes to find the most qualified applicants. With all the time saved, you’ll be able to spend more time nurturing relationships with potential hires.
