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Opening Job Position

The opening job position is the key success factor in the recruitment process. The operational recruitment processes depend on the accuracy and sharpness of the hiring manager and the HR Business Partner. The recruitment specialist works with the data provided by the hiring manager and the description of the job vacancy has to provide the detailed information for the successful start of the recruitment process. The opening job position process step defines the success of the whole recruitment effort.

The job opening is not just about the formal announcement of the job vacancy in the team. The manager has to follow several steps to define the job vacancy. The manager has to describe the ideal job candidate and has to specify the expected start date for the new hire.

The opening of the job vacancy includes the following steps:

  • Check of the vacancy in the headcount plan
  • Definition of the basic skills and needs
  • Choosing the appropriate job positions when it is available
  • Setting of the new job position
  • Allocating the job positions to the job model of the organization
  • Writing the recruitment specification
  • Recruitment specialist starts the hiring process

The opening of the new job positions is the full responsibility of the manager. The HR Business Partner has to help the manager to follow steps successfully. The recruitment specialist should not be attached to these steps. The recruitment specialist has to offer the general library of the recruitment documents and process maps to be followed.

The opening the job position process step has a significant impact on the success of the hiring process. The manager has to create the clear vision of the job vacancy, the scope of the job position has to be defined. The manager has to have a clear description of the connection of the job vacancy with other employees and functions in the organization.

The HR Recruiter follows the defined job vacancy during the selection procedure and the applicants have a clear idea about the scope of the job vacancy. They can demonstrate their skills and competencies fitting the requirements of the organization.