Enabling the Recruitment Module
To manage hiring through Odoo:
Apps → Install "Recruitment"
This adds recruitment workflows, job postings, and applicant pipelines into your HR system. You can also connect it to your website for external applications.
Creating and Publishing Job Positions
Start here:
Recruitment → Job Positions → Create
Fill in:
- 📌 Job Title and Description
- 🏢 Department and Manager
- 📍 Office Location
- 🧩 Number of open positions
Once saved, click "Go to Website" to publish the job online. Odoo supports customizable job pages and form submissions.
Tracking Applications and Resumes
When candidates apply, their details automatically appear in:
Recruitment → Applications
Each application record includes:
- 👤 Candidate name, email, and phone
- 📄 Resume and cover letter
- 🤍 Source (website, referral, job board)
You can assign applicants to recruiters and track all communications in one place.
Managing the Hiring Pipeline
Use the drag-and-drop Kanban view to manage hiring stages:
- 📥 New
- 🧠 Phone Screen
- 💬 Interview
- 📝 Offer Sent
- ✅ Hired / ❌ Rejected
Customize stages per job role and add automated triggers (e.g., notify HR, create follow-up tasks).
Scheduling Interviews and Internal Notes
Each application lets you:
- 📅 Schedule interviews (single or panel)
- 📌 Add private notes (e.g., feedback, questions)
- 📤 Send email responses or interview invites
- 📎 Attach portfolios, reference letters, or assignments
Interview forms can be customized per department or role.
Sending Offers and Converting to Employee
When ready to hire:
- 📤 Send offer letters via email or PDF
- 🧷 Collect digital signatures (if integrated)
- ➕ Click "Create Employee" to move the candidate to HR records
The new employee is added to your HR database with all linked documents and history from the recruitment process.
Conclusion
Odoo 17 Recruitment lets you manage every step of hiring — from job posting to onboarding — in one integrated system. It's perfect for growing teams who want visibility, structure, and automation in their recruitment workflows.
Need help customizing your recruitment pipeline or integrating with your careers page? We can help you hire smarter with Odoo.
