What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means 'person in charge of recruitment', where responsable means person in charge and recrutement means recruitment.
Which one should you use?
While responsable du recrutement is the standard term, chargé(e) de recrutement is a common alternative that often refers more specifically to the person performing the actual task of sourcing and screening candidates. For senior-level hiring managers, you may use Directeur/Directrice du recrutement, which translates to 'director of recruitment'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Responsable du recrutement is a formal term suitable for professional settings. The term Directeur/Directrice du recrutement is also used in formal contexts to denote a higher-level position.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a female hiring manager, you use the feminine article la (as in la responsable du recrutement) instead of the masculine article le.
Did you know?
- The word recrutement is etymologically related to the English word 'recruit', which originally referred to the process of growing new shoots on a plant.
- In France, a responsable du recrutement might use 'blind CVs' to remove names and photos, reflecting strict national laws against discrimination.
- In French business culture, the responsable du recrutement is often distinct from the RH (Human Resources) department, whereas English speakers often use 'HR' and 'hiring manager' interchangeably.
Examples in context
- Pouvez-vous me diriger vers le responsable du recrutement?Can you direct me to the recruitment manager?
- Je dois contacter le responsable du recrutement.I need to contact the hiring manager.
- Le responsable du recrutement a examiné mon CV.The hiring manager reviewed my CV.
- Demandez au responsable du recrutement quand commence l'entretien.Ask the hiring manager when the interview starts.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are discussing a job application at a cafe.
- ChloéAs-tu eu des nouvelles du responsable du recrutement ?Have you heard from the hiring manager?
- NathanPas encore, mais il doit m'appeler demain.Not yet, but he should call me tomorrow.
- ChloéC'est une excellente nouvelle pour toi, Nathan.That is great news for you, Nathan.
- NathanMerci, j'espère vraiment obtenir ce poste.Thanks, I really hope to get this job.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries du, recrutement, responsable, CC BY-SA 4.0.
