The hiring manager
Example: Hiring manager oversees recruitment and selects suitable job candidates
Definition
"The hiring manager" is the person responsible for overseeing the recruitment process and selecting suitable candidates for a job position within an organization. They typically coordinate interviews, evaluate applicants, and make final hiring decisions to ensure the best fit for the role.
Etymology
The phrase "the hiring manager" combines "hiring," derived from the Old English 'hyran' meaning to employ or engage, with "manager," from the Latin 'manus' meaning hand, indicating someone who handles or controls a process. Together, it refers to the individual managing employment decisions. Did you know? The role evolved as organizations grew and formalized recruitment responsibilities.
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"The hiring manager" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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