What is a Job Requisition?
A job requisition is a formal request to fill a position within an organisation. It is typically submitted by a hiring manager and approved by HR and/or finance before recruitment begins. The requisition includes details such as job title, department, reporting structure, salary range, justification for the hire (new role or backfill), and desired start date. It serves as the official authorisation to begin the hiring process.
Why it matters
Job requisitions bring discipline to the hiring process. Without a formal requisition process, organisations risk uncontrolled hiring, budget overruns, and roles being opened without proper justification. The requisition also provides the recruiter with essential information to begin their search: what the role requires, what it pays, and when it needs to be filled. A streamlined requisition process accelerates time-to-fill; a cumbersome one delays it.
How Teamtailor helps
Teamtailor supports job creation workflows that can include approval steps, ensuring roles are properly authorised before posting. Once approved, the requisition flows seamlessly into job posting and candidate pipeline management.
