Recruitment Manager job description

Are you interested in the recruitment sector? As a strategic position within a company, the recruitment manager is able to attract candidates whose skills meet their needs. So what is the role of the recruitment manager? What qualities are required? What level of education is required for this position? The IPAG Business School answers all your questions about the job of recruitment manager.

What does a recruitment manager do?

The job of recruitment manager involves a variety of missions within companies. This professional's main responsibility is to draw up and apply the company's recruitment policy, in line with strategic guidelines and budgetary constraints.

To do this, they handle the entire recruitment process for new candidates and employees, from identification to integration, including the signing of their employment contract. The recruitment manager is usually assisted by a recruitment specialist, who is in charge of the operational side of the job, including writing advertisements, interviewing, monitoring and integrating candidates.

If they work for a large group, recruitment managers are often called upon to carry out specific assignments, such as recruiting candidates for strategic, managerial or executive positions.

In the case of small structures, they occupy a versatile position, both strategic and operational, taking charge of all phases of the recruitment process and job offers. To carry out their missions successfully, recruitment managers need to have a sound knowledge of the human resources professions.

What are the skills and qualities of a recruitment manager?

The professional skills of a recruitment manager

The recruitment manager's job requires a good knowledge of the company's business lines, organisation and operations, as well as the various interactions between departments. This position requires a range of professional skills in human resources, labour law, training law and budget management.

To carry out these missions successfully, recruitment managers must master the various interview techniques (face-to-face, structured, semi-structured, telephone, video call, etc.) and HR application management and sourcing tools (job boards, CV libraries, social networks).

A good command of English is also an asset in international companies.

The personal qualities of a recruitment manager

To identify the ideal profile and determine the personality of candidates, recruitment managers need to have an analytical mind, the ability to listen, psychological qualities and intuition.

A sense of organisation, rigour and autonomy are expected to carry out these various missions. Interacting with their superiors, department managers, team and candidates, recruitment managers must also have good communication skills, be proactive, show strength of conviction, and practice inclusive management.

How much does a recruitment manager earn?

Upon graduation, a junior recruitment manager can earn an average salary of between €30,000 and €40,000 per year. Salary levels evolve with professional experience. An experienced recruitment manager earns between €40,000 and €50,000 a year, rising to €60,000 a year for a senior recruitment manager.

What are the career prospects of a recruitment manager?

In the course of their career, recruitment managers may choose to move into other human resources management professions, such as training policy manager, human resources development manager, career management manager or internal or international mobility manager.

In time, with the professional experience acquired, they can also take on high-responsibility positions, such as human resources manager or human resources director. If they so wish, they can also set up a consulting firm to guide companies in their recruitment strategies and help them attract the best talent. There are many opportunities for advancement in the human resources sector.

What training courses are available to become a recruitment manager?

To become a recruitment manager, a 5-year degree is required. There are several training paths available, both in business schools and at university. Students can take a wide-ranging curriculum, particularly with an IEP (i.e., institute of political studies) or business school course specialising in HR. Master's degrees specialising in HR management, occupational psychology, social law, sociology, social sciences or economics also provide training in human resources professions.

To help you acquire the professional skills and recruitment techniques you need, IPAG Business School in Paris offers a master's degree in human resources, enabling future graduates to master the dimensions of HR management, HR legal practices and HR policy management. You can also opt for the Grande École Programme, with its specialisation in human resources, a complete 5-year course including professional experience in France and abroad, to ensure you are ready for the job market.

The human resources sector is a dynamic field in high demand. IPAG's range of courses enables future graduates to prepare for successful careers in a variety of fields. Find out more about business school graduate career opportunities.