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Recruitment Specialist metrics and KPIs

What are Recruitment Specialist metrics?

Finding the right Recruitment Specialist metrics can be daunting, especially when you're busy working on your day-to-day tasks. This is why we've curated a list of examples for your inspiration.

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Examples of Recruitment Specialist metrics and KPIs

Metrics for Recruitment Performance Review

  • 1. Time to Fill

    The average number of days it takes to fill a position from when it was opened until offer acceptance

    What good looks like for this metric: 42 days

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Streamline the interview process
    • Improve job advertisements
    • Enhance employer branding
    • Use employee referrals
    • Implement applicant tracking systems effectively

  • 2. Quality of Hire

    Measures the value a new hire adds to the company based on performance reviews and retention

    What good looks like for this metric: Performance ratings of 3 out of 4

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Define quality hiring criteria
    • Use structured interviews
    • Conduct thorough reference checks
    • Improve onboarding processes
    • Foster continuous feedback mechanisms

  • 3. Offer Acceptance Rate

    The percentage of job offers that are accepted by candidates

    What good looks like for this metric: 90% acceptance rate

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Ensure competitive salary offers
    • Highlight company culture
    • Communicate career advancement opportunities
    • Build strong relationships with candidates
    • Address candidate concerns promptly

  • 4. Candidate Satisfaction

    A score that represents how pleased candidates are with the recruitment process

    What good looks like for this metric: 80% satisfaction rate

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Provide clear communication throughout the process
    • Simplify the application process
    • Offer timely feedback
    • Ensure a positive interview experience
    • Follow up regularly with candidates

  • 5. Cost Per Hire

    The average cost spent to hire a new employee, including advertising, staffing agency fees, referrals, and more

    What good looks like for this metric: $4,000

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Utilise cost-effective recruitment channels
    • Minimise agency fees with direct hiring
    • Encourage employee referrals
    • Revisit and optimise recruitment processes
    • Monitor marketing and advertising spend
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Tracking your Recruitment Specialist metrics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Having a good strategy is only half the effort. You'll increase significantly your chances of success if you commit to a weekly check-in process.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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