Request internal hiring approval with role, headcount, justification, skills and budget reference.
HR template · 14 fields (12 required) · ~3 min for respondents to complete · Free plan · No credit card · Fully customizable
Set up your recruitment request form
Request internal hiring approval with role, headcount, justification, skills and budget reference.
Send submissions to HR and finance for approval before anything is posted. Edit the employment types to your policies, and reply with the approved pay range and posting date.
The form separates department, job title, number of openings, reason for hire into labeled questions. Review the choices and required fields for your organization before sharing it.
Best practices
Send submissions to HR and finance for approval before anything is posted. Edit the employment types to your policies, and reply with the approved pay range and posting date.
Customize the department and job title questions to match your records and terminology.
Name the team that reviews responses and explain what happens after submission. A requested date, service or approval is not automatically confirmed.
Keep uploads limited to relevant supporting material. Use your approved private process for sensitive records and verify response access before sharing.
Every field, explained
Hiring manager name (Name, required)
Email address (Email, required)
Department (Short text, required)
Job title (Short text, required)
Number of openings (Number, required)
Reason for hire (Single choice, required)
Employment type (Single choice, required)
Work location (Single choice, required)
Proposed pay range (Short text, required) — Annual or hourly, for example $55,000–$65,000 per year.
Why is this role needed? (Long text, required)
Must-have skills and experience (Long text, required)
Target start date (Date, required)
Budget or cost center (optional) (Short text)
Draft job description (optional) (File upload)
Frequently asked questions
What does this recruitment request form template collect?
Alongside contact details, it asks for department, job title, number of openings, reason for hire, employment type, work location, proposed pay range, why is this role needed?, must-have skills and experience, target start date, budget or cost center (optional), draft job description (optional). You can rename questions, change choices and remove fields that your workflow does not need.
How should I use this recruitment request form form?
Send submissions to HR and finance for approval before anything is posted. Edit the employment types to your policies, and reply with the approved pay range and posting date.
Can I edit this form and print a copy?
Yes. Open an editable draft, adjust the questions, and review the preview before publishing. You can also use the template page’s print option. Publishing requires an account; the draft can be tried first.