Recruiting Manager Jobs

Recruiting Manager jobs are open across technology, healthcare, financial services, retail, and staffing agencies, from coordinator-level to senior director, with specializations in technical recruiting, corporate talent acquisition, and high-volume hiring. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles886+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerKFC
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type87% On-site
Top industryFood

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Staffmark
Recruiting Manager
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Recruiting Manager
Staffmark
Bulls Gap, Tennessee
Human Resources
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Drivers Recruiting Manager
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Drivers Recruiting Manager
Staffmark
Cincinnati, Ohio
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
$39k - $56k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Recruiting Manager
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Recruiting Manager
Staffmark
Burnsville, Minnesota
Human Resources
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$43k - $61k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Sam Houston State University
Manager I - Football On-Campus Recruiting Manager
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Manager I - Football On-Campus Recruiting Manager
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas
Human Resources
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Project & Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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BAYADA Home Health Care
Recruiting Manager
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Recruiting Manager
BAYADA Home Health Care
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
$70k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Recruiting Manager Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • KFC
    KFC90
  • Robert Half
    Robert Half47
  • The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company
    The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company37
  • Taco Bell
    Taco Bell26
  • Staffmark
    Staffmark19

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage176
  • Staffing & Recruiting83
  • Consulting & Professional Services80
  • Technology & Software66
  • Retail60

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in recruiting manager jobs.

  • 5 or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience across multiple functions or industries
  • Demonstrated experience managing a team of recruiters or coordinating recruiting operations
  • Proficiency with at least one applicant tracking system used for requisition management and reporting
  • Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies using professional networking sites and job boards
  • Ability to partner with hiring managers and business leaders to define role requirements and hiring timelines
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Tips for Your Recruiting Manager Job Search

Quantify your hiring outcomes on your resume

Recruiters reviewing your resume want to see results, not just responsibilities. Replace phrases like 'managed full-cycle recruiting' with specific outcomes: time-to-fill improvements, offer acceptance rates, or the number of roles closed per quarter in competitive markets.

Tailor your ATS experience to each posting

Recruiting manager job listings frequently name a specific applicant tracking system. Mirror the exact tool name from the posting in your resume and cover letter. Generic phrases like 'experience with recruiting software' get filtered out before a human ever reads your application.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists recruiting manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that match your sourcing specialty

A posting for a technical recruiting manager and one for a high-volume hourly recruiting manager call for entirely different skill sets. Filter openings by the sourcing environment you know best and lead your application materials with that specialization, not a generalist pitch.

Prepare a sourcing strategy walkthrough for interviews

Hiring panels for recruiting manager roles almost always ask how you'd build a pipeline from scratch. Before your interview, prepare a two to three minute walkthrough of how you'd source for a hard-to-fill role in their industry, including channels, timelines, and how you'd measure progress.

Negotiate scope, not just compensation

When you receive an offer, clarify team size, requisition load, and whether you'll manage other recruiters or just individual contributors. These details define your actual day-to-day and determine how competitive the role is for your next move, so ask before you sign.

Recruiting Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most recruiting managers?

The companies hiring the most recruiting managers right now include KFC, Robert Half, and The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at companies in active growth phases or undergoing large-scale hiring initiatives.

How many recruiting manager jobs are remote?

About 13% of recruiting manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the HR function. Remote availability is highest for corporate talent acquisition and technical recruiting manager roles, while high-volume and on-site operations roles are more likely to require in-person presence.

How do you become a recruiting manager?

Most recruiting managers start as individual contributor recruiters and build toward management by taking on lead responsibilities such as mentoring junior recruiters, owning requisition planning, or managing vendor relationships. Demonstrating that you can improve process efficiency, close difficult roles consistently, and influence hiring manager behavior is what gets you promoted or hired into a manager seat. Some employers also value certifications from professional HR associations to signal commitment to the discipline.

Can I get a recruiting manager job without prior management experience?

Yes, but you'll need to make an explicit case that you've operated at a manager level even without the title. Highlight any experience where you coordinated other recruiters, owned a function end-to-end, trained new hires, or drove process improvements across a team. Smaller companies and high-growth startups are most open to promoting strong individual contributors into their first formal recruiting manager role.

What does the recruiting manager interview process look like?

The process typically includes an initial screen with HR or a talent team lead, a deeper conversation with the hiring manager focused on your experience building and managing recruiting pipelines, and a final round with senior leadership or cross-functional stakeholders. Many employers also include a practical component, such as presenting a hiring plan, assessing a sourcing strategy scenario, or walking through how you'd handle a difficult requisition. References from prior hiring managers or business partners carry significant weight.

Where can I find and apply to recruiting manager jobs?

You can find and apply to recruiting manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization and apply directly to each listing.

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