HR & Recruiting Glossary

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Hiring Manager

What is a Hiring Manager?

A Hiring Manager is an employee who submits the initial request to fill a job opening. The hiring manager acts as the head of the employee selection team and works with the Human Resources team to execute every step of the hiring process.

What responsibilities does the hiring manager have?

  • Submitting the initial request to fill an open position
  • Writing the job ad
  • Posting the job ad to the company Career Site and other Job Boards
  • Sorting through and interviewing top applicants through the screening process

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