4.4 Development of a Recruitment Plan
Armed with information on the number of new employees to be hired and the types of positions to be filled, the HR manager then develops a recruitment plan, which is the company’s strategy for recruiting potential employees. A recruitment plan includes information to guide each step of the recruitment process. It should focus on the most important elements of connecting with and hiring the applicant who best matches the organization’s needs. Use a consistent outline to compile various information about each open position.
A basic recruitment plan should include the following information:
- Review the job description for the position.
- Details about filling the role. Explain how many people you plan to hire to fill the positions and whether they’ll be part-time, full-time or contract employees.
- Set a recruiting budget.
- Create a recruiting budget. This helps you choose your sourcing methods wisely and plan other cost-effective recruiting steps.
- Establish Timelines. Create a timeline for completing each step in the hiring process, including when you will conduct interviews and the deadline for making a final decision.
- Develop a profile of an ‘ideal’ candidate. Describe the traits of your ideal candidate and the type of applicant pool you’re seeking. Consider the most important qualifications for each position and research what level of education or experience best matches the company’s needs.
- Identify recruitment methods: Determine if recruitment will be internal or external. List your marketing strategies for reaching your target audience and what resources you will use to advertise the position.
- Determine whether the applicant pool is large enough to renew recruitment efforts.
(Indeed, n.d)
A recruitment plan guides the hiring process. Establishing timelines for each step can help ensure that jobs are filled at the correct times.
