recruiting manager

Job Title

Recruiting Manager
(also called Talent Acquisition Manager / Recruitment Manager)

Role Overview

A Recruiting Manager leads the hiring function of an organization and manages recruitment teams, hiring strategies, and talent acquisition operations. This role focuses on:

• managing recruiters
• improving hiring processes
• workforce planning
• stakeholder management
• achieving hiring targets

Recruiting Managers often partner with HR leaders and department heads to ensure companies attract top talent efficiently.

Common Responsibilities

• Lead and manage recruitment teams
• Develop hiring strategies and workforce plans
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for critical roles
• Collaborate with hiring managers and executives
• Monitor hiring metrics and KPIs
• Improve candidate experience
• Build employer branding initiatives
• Optimize sourcing channels and ATS processes
• Train and mentor recruiters
• Ensure compliance with hiring policies and labor laws

Typical Skills Required

Recruitment & Leadership

• Talent acquisition strategy
• Team management
• Stakeholder management
• Workforce planning
• Interviewing and hiring

Tools & Platforms

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Workday
• Greenhouse
• Lever
• ATS/HRIS systems

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making

Education Requirements

Usually:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field

Preferred certifications:

• SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP
• PHR / SPHR
• AIRS Recruiting Certification

Experience Expectations

Typical Recruiting Manager role:

• 7–12+ years recruitment experience
• 2–5+ years leadership experience
• Experience managing hiring teams and large-scale recruitment
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills