Recruitera's department settings let you rename departments, add or remove sub-departments, or delete departments you no longer need. Keeping this list accurate ensures job creation, requisition approvals, and reporting reflect your current structure. 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 edit a department in Recruitera
Open Settings and, in the Company group, select Departments.
Find the department you want to update. The search bar filters by department and sub-department names, and you can sort the list A–Z.
Click the edit (pencil) icon on that row.
Update the Department name, add sub-departments with + Add another sub-department, or remove a sub-department with the trash icon beside its row.
Click Save.
💡 Renaming a department updates it immediately everywhere it's used, so existing jobs and requisitions stay consistent — no manual updates needed.
How to delete a sub-department
To remove a single sub-department without deleting its parent, open the parent department's edit dialog (the pencil icon), click the trash icon beside that sub-department's row, and click Save. The parent and any other sub-departments are unaffected.
How to delete a department in Recruitera
On the department's row, click the delete (trash) icon.
In the confirmation dialog, click Delete. Deleting a department also deletes its sub-departments, and this can't be undone.
Deletion is refused only if a job is filed under the department or one of its sub-departments. Reassign those jobs to another department first, then delete.
Search, sort, and paginate your departments
Search — filters by department and sub-department names in real time
Sort — A–Z or Z–A on the Department name column
Pagination — page through long lists
Frequently asked questions
What happens to jobs assigned to a department I delete in Recruitera?
Recruitera refuses to delete a department while a job is filed under it or one of its sub-departments — you'll be prompted to reassign those jobs first. Once nothing is filed under it, deleting the department also removes its sub-departments, and it stops appearing as an option for new jobs and requisitions.
Can I rename a department without affecting existing jobs in Recruitera?
Yes. Renaming a department updates the name immediately across the platform, including jobs and requisitions already using it. Renaming is safe and keeps records consistent without manual updates.
Can I delete a sub-department without deleting the parent department in Recruitera?
Yes. Open the parent department's edit dialog, click the trash icon beside the sub-department's row, and Save. The parent and its other sub-departments remain unaffected. A sub-department still filed under a job can't be removed until that job is reassigned.