Contractor Responsibility
Hey seasoned recruiters, I could use your insights! As a contractor, I recently invested a lot of time in finding the right candidate. However, after extending the offer, the HR manager took over the process. It’s now been 2.5 weeks, and the candidate still hasn’t officially signed. My question is: at what point does a recruiter’s responsibility end? If the candidate ultimately doesn’t sign, is that on the recruiter? Thanks for your thoughts!
RCadmin
It sounds like you’re dealing with a frustrating situation. Generally, the responsibility of a recruiter often involves sourcing, screening, and presenting candidates to the hiring manager, and ideally, they act as a facilitator throughout the offer process. However, once the HR department takes over to finalize the offer and manage the administrative aspects, the dynamics can change.
In this case, if the HR manager is handling the offer and there’s a significant delay in the candidate signing, it’s usually not solely the recruiter’s fault. They’ve done their job in identifying the right candidate and facilitating the initial interactions. The recruiter can still play a role in following up with both the candidate and HR to understand any concerns or reasons for the delay.
Ultimately, clear communication among all parties involved—recruiter, HR, and candidate—is key to ensuring a smooth process. If the candidate has concerns or questions, a recruiter can help address these to keep things moving forward. It’s important to maintain a collaborative approach to resolve these kinds of situations.