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Job Requisition Form
Free job requisition form template for a hiring manager to formally request approval to open a new position.
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This free job requisition form covers Position Details, Justification, Budget, Requirements, Approval with 10 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small business owners and first-time managers handling an HR moment professionally without a dedicated HR department to lean on. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Job Requisition Form
Requested by: [Manager Name] · Department: [Department] · Date: [Date]
Position Details
Job title: [Title] · Reporting to: [Manager] · Employment type: [Full-time/Part-time/Contract] New position or replacement? [ ] New [ ] Replacement for: [Name]
Justification
[Why this role is needed now — growth, workload, backfill.]
Budget
Approved salary range: [Range] · Budgeted? [ ] Yes [ ] Requires budget approval
Requirements
Key qualifications: [Summary] · Target start date: [Date]
Approval
| Role | Name | Approved? | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department Head | [Name] | [ ] Yes [ ] No | [Date] |
| HR | [Name] | [ ] Yes [ ] No | [Date] |
| Finance/Budget Owner | [Name] | [ ] Yes [ ] No | [Date] |
*Getting budget sign-off BEFORE a role is posted (not after candidates are already in the pipeline) avoids the awkward situation of having to pause or cancel a search mid-process.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 5 standard sections: Position Details, Justification, Budget, Requirements, Approval
- 10 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Growing teams
Formalizing hiring and performance processes as a company adds its first employees.
FAQ
Is this job requisition form template really free?
Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this job requisition form as a PDF without creating an account.
What does this job requisition form cover?
This hr template includes Position Details, Justification, Budget, Requirements. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Employment documents sit on top of a mix of federal, state, and sometimes city labor law — at-will employment rules, required notices, and what you can and can't put in writing all vary. Have an employment attorney or HR professional confirm this fits your jurisdiction before you use it.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 10 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free hr and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
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