Handshake provides all employers with multiple roles to empower each team member with the right level of access and tools.
Each role has default access (permissions), and Handshake Premium partners can provide additional access to certain individual roles or customize roles for their organization.
Role types vary based on your employer's partnership status with Handshake, and each role type has distinct permissions.
Note: if you purchased Talent Engagement Suite after April 1, 2024 and have questions about your seat allocation allotment or provisioning, please contact your Handshake representative.
Basic (free) role types and possible upgrades:
- The Owner role is limited to one user per company profile.
- When upgrading to Talent Essentials or Talent Engagement Suite, the Owner role is automatically granted all permissions available, as determined by your agreement with Handshake.
- The Representative and Recruiter (Standard) roles may be assigned to an unlimited number of teammates.
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*Users with these role types, who are connected with an employer who has a premium account (e.g. Talent Essentials, Talent Engagement Suite) have limited access. Their seats can be upgraded, however, so they can access additional features and gain additional permissions. Options vary based on the premium account type and modules (e.g. Events module, Insights module).
- Note: Permissions can be modified or removed for connected teammates. Uncover How to Configure Role Level Permissions.
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*Users who want to upgrade their seat are encouraged to contact the owner of their company profile.
Identifying your role in Handshake
If you have recently created an account, or are unsure of what your role is, click your name in the upper-right corner of any page, then select Teammates from the dropdown.
On the Teammates page, type your name in the search bar, then navigate to the Role column in the table to find out your role.
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*Users with these role types, who are connected with an employer who has a premium account (e.g. Talent Essentials, Talent Engagement Suite) have limited access. Their seats can be upgraded, however, so they can access additional features and gain additional permissions. Options vary based on the premium account type and modules (e.g. Events module, Insights module).
Representative
Representatives are individuals outside the recruiting line of business that participate in their company's virtual fairs and events.
Recruiter (Standard)
Recruiter (Standard) users can manage events and career fairs, jobs, applicants, and on-campus interviews, and message students.
Owner
Owners can manage all roles, edit the company profile, and manage teammates in Handshake. All owners have all permissions enabled by default, based on their employer's account type.
*Premium (paid) role types:
The following employer role types are only available to Premium partners.
Premium features are for Handshake Premium accounts only. For more information, please check out this resource.
Advocate
Advocates assist with creating candidate relationships by participating in events, fairs, and live 1:1 sessions or via messaging.
Recruiter (Advanced)
Recruiters (Advanced) have access to advanced tools to find the right candidate and nurture relationships.
Recruiter (Sourcer)
Recruiters (Sourcer) are typically recruiters or talent acquisition teammates specialized in scaled outreach.
Admin
Administrators can control user roles and access to Handshake and manage the company's profile and branding.