Recruiting and HR share the same goal of identifying, hiring and retaining the right talent, yet we’re locked in an endless battle with mutual distrust, dislike, and outright avoidance. What gives?
Oh sure; sometimes HR folks are intrusive busy bodies who feel the need to insert themselves into every process and whose reputation as “Human Roadblocks” gives HR its moniker. On the other hand, HR practitioners often think recruiters are free wheeling glory-seekers with no regard for employment law, internal compensation policies, or company directives.
Yet, whether you believe that recruiting should be part of the HR Department or not, it’s critical that practitioners in both areas understand each other, learn to trust, and develop a modicum of mutual respect.
