Free HR templates
Recruiting & Hiring Templates
Structured hiring beats gut feel. These job descriptions, interview scorecards, screening guides, and offer templates help your team evaluate candidates consistently and move fast without cutting corners.
20 templates, each as a branded PDF and an editable CSV.
- Background Check Consent Form TemplateA background check consent and disclosure form template built around FCRA's standalone-disclosure requirement — for review with counsel before use.form
- Behavioral Interview Questions Template40 behavioral interview questions across 8 competencies, with strong-answer signals, red flags, a 1-4 STAR rubric, situational variants and scoring sheet.guide
- Candidate Experience SurveyA candidate experience survey to measure how applicants rate your hiring process, with rating-scale and open questions plus an NPS to improve your recruiting brand.survey
- Candidate Rejection Email TemplateProfessional candidate rejection email templates for every hiring stage, written to be kind, prompt, and brand-safe so declined applicants stay warm to your company.template
- Candidate Screening ChecklistA candidate screening checklist covering resume review, must-have criteria, and phone-screen questions so you shortlist consistently and fairly before interviews.checklist
- Employee Referral Program TemplateAn employee referral program template covering eligibility, bonus tiers, payout timing, and a submission form so referrals are consistent and easy to run.policy
- Employment Application FormA job application form with lawful work-authorization wording, a work history table and attestation, plus the questions many states forbid you to ask.form
- Hiring Manager Intake FormA hiring manager intake form to align recruiter and manager on role requirements, must-haves, interview plan, and timeline before sourcing begins.form
- HR Job Description Templates (8 HR Roles)Job descriptions for 8 HR roles, coordinator to HR business partner, with level-appropriate scope, reporting lines, FLSA status and preferred credentials.template
- Internship Offer Letter & Agreement TemplatePaid internship offer letter and agreement: dates, hours, pay, learning goals, confidentiality and IP, plus the DOL unpaid-intern test and UK/India notes.template
- Interview Feedback FormAn interview feedback form for interviewers to record evidence-based ratings, strengths, concerns, and a clear hire recommendation right after each interview.form
- Interview Scorecard TemplateA structured interview scorecard template with weighted competencies and a 1-4 rating scale so interviewers evaluate candidates consistently and reduce hiring bias.scorecard
- Job Description TemplateA structured job description template covering role summary, responsibilities, must-have vs nice-to-have requirements, and inclusive language to attract the right candidates.template
- Job Description Templates by Role (11 Roles)Eleven ready-to-edit job descriptions, from chief of staff to warehouse worker, with duties, must-haves, typical FLSA status and a pay-range placeholder.template
- Job Offer Acceptance, Rejection & Counter Offer LettersSeven replies to a job offer: acceptance letter and email, polite decline, counter offer, negotiation email, asking for more time, accepting after talks.template
- Offer Letter TemplateA professional job offer letter template covering title, compensation, start date, benefits, and contingencies so you can extend clear, consistent offers fast.template
- Phone Screen Questions & ScriptA 25-minute phone screen script with 28 questions, knockouts, a scoring rubric, lawful pay and work-authorization wording, and questions never to ask.template
- Recruitment Tracker TemplateA recruitment tracker template to manage candidates by pipeline stage, source, and status, with funnel metrics so you can spot bottlenecks and report on hiring.tracker
- Reference Check TemplateA reference check template with structured questions on performance, strengths, and rehire eligibility so you verify candidates consistently before extending an offer.template
- Structured Interview Guide TemplateA structured interview guide template with timed sections, competency-based questions, and rating prompts so every candidate gets a fair, consistent interview.guide