Virtual Recruiter Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Virtual Recruiter includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Writing detailed, clear job descriptions and posting them on a range of job boards to attract candidates.
  • Communicating with the Manager/Supervisor and reviewing job descriptions to ensure accurate shortlisting of candidates.
  • Fostering solid professional relationships with prospective hires.
  • Following up promptly with prospective hires.
  • Screening candidates and scheduling online interviews.
  • Writing up questions for interviews when required.
  • Developing new recruitment strategies with the Recruitment Manager.
  • Assisting with onboarding duties to help new staff during the transition process.
  • Responding to enquiries in a polite, efficient manner.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Virtual Recruiter duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Virtual Recruiter roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.