Our Headhunter job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Headhunter role
Headhunter jobs involve recruiting, interviewing, and placing qualified candidates in positions within an organization. The headhunter is responsible for identifying and sourcing potential candidates, as well as negotiating salaries and other employment terms on behalf of their clients. Headhunters typically work in the human resources or staffing industry.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Headhunter is to identify potential candidates for high-level positions within an organization, research potential candidates, and present qualified candidates to employers. They are typically hired by companies to fill executive-level positions, such as CEOs, CFOs, and other senior-level executives. Headhunters use a variety of methods to locate the best candidates, such as networking, referrals, and industry research. They are also responsible for screening potential candidates and negotiating job offers.
Headhunter Summary
A Headhunter is a professional recruiter who specializes in sourcing and attracting qualified and experienced candidates for open positions with a client company. The Headhunter typically works with a hiring manager or human resources department to identify current and future hiring needs, and then researches and sources qualified candidates for the position. The Headhunter’s job is to identify and attract the best candidates for the job, and then present them to the client company for consideration. The Headhunter will also conduct interviews, evaluate candidates, and provide feedback to their client.
Headhunter Duties
- Identify qualified candidates through various recruitment channels
- Coordinate and manage recruitment process
- Build and maintain relationships with potential candidates
- Assess job applicants' qualifications
- Conduct interviews and screen candidates
- Onboard and orientate new hires
Headhunter Skills
- Recruiting
- Screening
- Interviewing
- Reference Checking
Headhunter Requirements
- Proven success in recruiting and placing qualified professionals
- Ability to identify and develop relationships with passive job seekers
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems
Personal Traits
- Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Strong Work Ethic