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Recruitment Officer

Role Overview

In this role, the Recruitment Officer is the key player in talent acquisition within a company. They are responsible for managing the entire recruitment process, from identifying the company's needs to integrating new employees.

The Recruitment Officer has a perfect knowledge of the profiles sought by the company and knows how to attract and select the most qualified candidates for the positions. The role of this profession is to analyse the company's needs, draft and circulate job offers, sort CVs, conduct interviews and take part in the final decision-making process. The Recruitment Officer is also responsible for monitoring candidates and facilitating their integration into the company.

In this job, the Recruitment Officer works closely with managers and the Human Resources Department. They must be adaptable and empathetic in their handling of applications, while at the same time having a strategic vision to meet the company's needs.

After several years' experience in this role, Recruitment Officers can progress to positions of greater responsibility, such as Recruitment Manager, Human Resources Director, or specialise in certain aspects of recruitment, such as international recruitment or executive recruitment. They may also choose to diversify by taking charge of other aspects of human resources, such as training, talent management or labour relations management.

What's more, with ongoing training, Recruitment Officers can continue to develop and adapt to changes in the business, which is constantly evolving with the arrival of new technologies and changes in recruitment methods.

 

Alternative Job Titles

  • Recruitment Manager
  • Human Resources Consultant
  • Head of Recruitment
  • Research Manager

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Main Responsibilities

The Recruitment Officer is in charge of the company's recruitment strategy. This includes analysing needs, drafting and circulating job offers, selecting candidates, conducting interviews, negotiating contracts and integrating new employees. It must understand the needs of each department and propose suitable profiles.

The job of Recruitment Officer requires constant monitoring of labour market trends, recruitment techniques and available profiles. They must be able to assess candidates' skills and motivation, while ensuring smooth, respectful communication.

They are also a central part of the human resources team, working with managers to understand their needs and propose suitable profiles. They help define the recruitment strategy and promote the employer brand.

Competencies & Skills

 

  • Knowledge of the job market: the Recruitment Manager needs to understand market trends and know where to find the best talent.
  • Recruitment techniques: the Recruitment Officer is responsible for selecting CVs, conducting interviews and negotiating contracts.
  • Human resources management: this job requires knowledge of employment law and human resources management.
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Education & Training

  • Degree in Human Resources
  • Master in Human Resources
  • Master in Management
  • Masters in Occupational Psychology
  • Employment law training
  • Human resources management training
  • Recruitment training

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