hirer

Recruiter of staff

A hirer is someone who hires—either employing people or renting equipment.

In employment contexts, hirers review applications and make job offers: The hirer was impressed by her portfolio.

In rental contexts, a hirer takes temporary possession of goods: The hirer is responsible for returning the equipment undamaged.

recruitment

interview

Formal questioning session

candidatePerson seeking selection
resumeCareer summary document
vacancyUnoccupied space or position

application · job posting · screening · shortlist · onboarding · selection · background check · skills assessment · job fair · qualifications

employer

boss

Workplace superior

supervisorOne who directs workers
managerOne who directs others
recruiterOne who finds candidates

HR · staffing · personnel · director · executive · proprietor · entrepreneur · CEO · headhunter · administrator

contract

employment agreement

Terms governing a job

termsConditions of an agreement
compensationPayment for services rendered
salaryFixed periodic employment payment

benefits · obligations · confidentiality · non-compete · termination · probationary period · offer · negotiation · signing bonus · start date

Opposites

employment transaction role

hirerhiree

Newly employed person

employee · job seeker · applicant · candidate · worker

employment action

hirerfirer

One who discharges

terminator · dismisser · downsizer

Phrases

now hiring
new hireRecently employed staff member
hired handPaid manual worker
hired gunsCombatants paid to fight
merit-based hiringEmployment by qualification alone
hired help

Family

hire, hired, hiring, hireling, rehire, rehired, hirers, rehiring, hireable

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G