Recruitera's department settings let you build an organization structure of departments and sub-departments that connects to job creation, requisition approvals, and team assignments. Setting this up before you start posting keeps every role categorized correctly. This action is available to Admins and Hiring Managers.
Before you start
Required role: Admin or Hiring Manager
Where to find it: Settings → Company → Departments
How to add a department in Recruitera
Open Settings and, in the Company group, select Departments.
Click + Add Department in the top-right of the list.
Enter the Department name.
Optionally, add sub-departments: under Sub-departments, click + Add another sub-department and type each name. Add as many as you need, and remove one with the trash icon beside its row.
Click Add. The department appears immediately in the list, with any sub-departments shown as tags beside it.
How to add sub-departments to an existing department
On the department's row, click the edit (pencil) icon — or, for a department that has none yet, click the + in its Sub-departments cell.
Under Sub-departments, click + Add another sub-department and type each name.
Click Save.
Sub-departments always nest under a parent department and never appear as standalone items.
💡 Example structure: Engineering → Backend, Frontend, DevOps.
Adding departments in bulk
To add many departments at once, click Import next to Add Department and upload a spreadsheet using the provided template.
How departments work across Recruitera
The departments you add here appear as options when creating jobs, submitting requisition requests, building manpower plans, and assigning team members. Setting up a complete structure before your team starts hiring prevents gaps and inconsistencies in your reporting later.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a sub-department in Recruitera?
Sub-departments are added inside a department's dialog. Open the department (the pencil icon, or the + in its Sub-departments cell), click + Add another sub-department, type the name, and click Save. Each sub-department appears as a tag under its parent and can be selected wherever departments are used, including job creation and requisitions.
Can I add departments in bulk in Recruitera?
Yes. Use the Import button on the Departments screen to upload many departments at once from a spreadsheet template, or add them one at a time with + Add Department. Once added, all departments are immediately available across jobs, requisitions, and team assignments.
Do I need to add departments before I can create jobs in Recruitera?
At least one department must exist before it can be selected during job creation or requisition submission. If none exist, the department field on a job will be empty. Set up your department structure before your team starts posting jobs.