Recruitera's department settings let Admins build a hierarchical organization structure that connects directly to job creation, requisition approvals, and team assignments. Adding departments and sub-departments before you start posting jobs ensures every role is categorized correctly and your hiring data stays organized. This is an Admin-only action in Recruitera.
Before you start
Required role: Admin only
Where to find it: Settings → Company → Organization → Departments
How to add a department in Recruitera
Go to Settings → Company → Organization.
Click the Departments tab.
Click + Add Department.
Enter the department name.
Click Save.
The new department appears immediately in the list and becomes available for selection when creating jobs and requisitions.
How to add a sub-department in Recruitera
Find the parent department in the table.
Click the + button in the Sub-Departments column of that row.
Enter the sub-department name.
Click Save.
The sub-department appears immediately as a tag under its parent department. Sub-departments are always nested under their parent and never appear as standalone items.
💡 Recruitera supports unlimited department depth. Example structure: Engineering → Backend, Frontend, DevOps.
How departments work across Recruitera
Recruitera uses your department structure across multiple modules. Departments you add here appear as options when creating jobs, submitting requisition requests, building manpower plans, and assigning team members. Setting up a complete department list before your team starts hiring prevents gaps and inconsistencies in your reporting data later.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a sub-department in Recruitera?
To add a sub-department in Recruitera, go to Settings → Company → Organization → Departments. Find the parent department in the table and click the + button in the Sub-Departments column. Enter the sub-department name and save. It will appear as a tag under the parent department and can be selected wherever departments are used in Recruitera — including job creation and requisitions.
Can I add departments in bulk in Recruitera?
Recruitera supports adding departments one at a time from the Departments tab in Settings → Company → Organization. For large organizations needing to add many departments at once, contact your Recruitera Customer Success Manager for guidance on the best approach for your setup. 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?
Recruitera requires at least one department to be configured in Settings before it can be selected during job creation or requisition submission. If no departments exist, the department field during job creation will be empty. Admins should set up the full department structure in Settings → Company → Organization → Departments before the team starts posting jobs.