Job Requisition

Meaning & Definition

Job Requisition refers to an official internal application made by a department manager looking for the authority to hire a new employee, either for a new position or the replacement of an existing one. This is the initial phase in recruitment, preceding the job description or job posting. The job requisition document usually consists of the job title, department, purpose of hiring, nature of employment, salary range, and justification of budget requirements. Job requisitions in India are normally done using HRMS software and must have the approval of HR, finance, and management before initiating the recruitment process.

Important Features of Job Requisition 

• Ensures all recruitments have budgetary approval and are justified.
• Serves as the official kickoff for recruitment efforts.
• Provides order and accountability in workforce planning processes.
• Eliminates unplanned or unauthorized recruitment in organizations.
• Faster recruitment due to an HRMS-driven recruitment process.

Legal Compliance Guide 

There are no direct statutory compliances with regard to job requisitions. However:

• Under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970, in cases where the requisitions concern contract or temporary jobs, companies need to make sure that they are compliant with this Act prior to making any such hiring.