1 mins readA Manpower Requisition is a formal request within an organisation to create or fill a job vacancy. It captures the business need, role details, headcount impact, and required approvals so recruitment can start.
What is Manpower Requisition
This document or electronic request explains why a position is needed, whether it is replacement or new headcount, the job title, budget code, and target start date. It links workforce planning to hiring activity and ensures control over spending and compliance.
How Does it Work
Managers complete a requisition form that goes through an approval workflow. HR or talent acquisition validates the request, checks budgets, and converts the approved requisition into a job posting and candidate search.
Essential control point for authorised hiring and accurate headcount reporting
Practical usage in HR, recruitment, compliance, payroll, and workforce management includes:
- Starting recruitment for a vacant role after budget and approval
- Documenting replacement versus new position for payroll set up
- Ensuring compliance with headcount controls and audit trails
Examples: hiring a software engineer to replace an exit, adding a sales role for business growth, or approving contingent worker headcount.
Related HR Concepts
Closely related terms include job requisition, headcount planning, approval workflow, workforce planning, and talent acquisition.