Between the hiring manager and the general manager, who should have the final say on staff recruitments?

[Fidelia]

Most structured businesses always have a hiring manager different from the General Manager of the business.

When it comes to hiring of a potential candidate after interview, does the hiring manager have a higher say than the general manager?

 

[Min George]

I don't think they should be a power struggle between the hiring manager and the general manager. The hiring manager would make suggestions and recommendations to the general manager, and it is the general manager that has the final say.

 

[Augusta]

The hiring manager typically has the final say in the interview process, but they make their decision based on the collective feedback from interviewers

 

[eLdavis]

It mainly depends on how the business organization is structured. In most cases none of them actually have the final say as it is a joint effort and they have specific roles.

 

[kit_hung]

In many organizations, recruitment managers wield considerable power because they are most familiar with the roles and day-to-day operations of new candidates. However, the final decision-making power typically rests with the general manager, especially at higher levels or when budget and strategic considerations are involved. This maintains a balance in the process. Recruiting managers recommend candidates they believe are a good fit for the team, while the general manager considers how the appointment aligns with company goals. For lower-level positions, the general manager typically delegates decision-making power to the recruitment manager; however, for higher-level positions, the general manager has greater decision-making authority, and therefore their influence depends on the level of the position and the company's priorities.

 

[King Belieal]

The general manager is overall manager. Every other manager submits to him and he has direct supervision over every other department in the organization.

 

[Augusta]

Sometimes the final say depends on the head of that dept. The person might have to carry the general manager along

 

[wisdom01]

Usually the hiring manager, they understand the team needs, but final approval often comes from the general manager!

 

[Augusta]

The company structure determines who makes the hiring decisions, but it is usually the hiring manager or business owner who makes the final decision on who gets hired

 

[Springtime]

Usually, it's the hiring manager who makes the recommendation and the general manager has the final say.

 

[Kross]

If I the general manager, I would allow the hiring manager to make that final decisions because they are assumed to be pros in that.