-Develop and execute recruiting plans. -Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and employees. -Work with hiring managers on recruiting planning meetings. -Create job descriptions. -Lead the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position. -Efficiently and effectively fill open positions. -Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation. -Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need. -Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting. -Build networks to find qualified passive candidates. -Utilize the Internet for recruitment. -Post positions to appropriate Internet sources. -Improve the company website recruiting page to assist in recruiting. -Research new ways of using the Internet for recruitment. -Use social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates. -Work on leadership and niche skills.