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Direct Hire Authorities positions are the backbone of today’s fast‑growing tech ecosystem. Companies now prefer permanent hires over contractors to build cohesive teams, driving an unprecedented demand for recruiters who can source, vet, and place talent across all levels—from junior developers to VP of Engineering.

Within Direct Hire Authorities you’ll find roles such as Talent Acquisition Specialist, Senior Sourcer, Recruitment Manager, and Head of Talent Acquisition. These positions handle everything from crafting Boolean search strings in LinkedIn Recruiter, managing candidate pipelines in ATS like Lever or Greenhouse, to conducting structured interviews and negotiating offers that match market benchmarks.

Salary transparency is critical for Direct Hire authorities because it empowers recruiters to benchmark offers, negotiate confidently with candidates, and demonstrate value to hiring managers. When compensation data is openly shared, recruiters can reduce time‑to‑hire, increase candidate satisfaction, and build a reputation as a fair and data‑driven partner.

Analyst, Marketing Sponsorships and Activations

Company: American Airlines

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Oct 17, 2025

Project manage sponsorship-related campaigns from start to finish and develop ongoing results reporting. Champion the brand’s tone of voice in all marketing…

Welder

Company: Staffmark

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Posted Oct 17, 2025

Maintain welding equipment and tools in good working condition. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. The ability to lift 50 pounds.

Kitchen Manager

Company: King's Hawaiian Restaurant and Bakery

Location: Torrance, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2025

Support driving our division’s strategic planning for the kitchen, budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining metrics to understand the business “like the back of…

Staff Quality Engineer

Company: ClickUp

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2025

Embedded in one of our engineering squads, you'll contribute to test planning for new features, develop automated test cases in tandem with engineering's…

Security Officer - Afternoon

Company: City Security Services

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Oct 17, 2025

Provide excellent customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors while maintaining a professional demeanor. Houston, Tx Zip Code 77095.

HVAC Service Technician

Company: J Wolf Mechanical

Location: Peoria, AZ

Posted Oct 17, 2025

J Wolf Mechanical looking to fill an immediate opining for a experienced commercial service technician. 2 yrs minimum of commercial experience.

Unified Collaboration Developer

Company: General Motors

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Oct 17, 2025

The candidate should possess mastery of multiple programming languages and development tools, along with a strong understanding of secure, scalable system…

Registered Nurse - Urology

Company: Summit Health

Location: Millburn, NJ

Posted Oct 17, 2025

New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required. Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.

AI Senior Software Engineer

Company: General Motors

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2025

D esign, develop and test cutting-edge AI infrastructure , optimiz ing machine learning and AI-driven applications across GM’s global platforms.

Security Officer - Morning

Company: City Security Services

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Oct 17, 2025

Provide excellent customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Night Cleaner P/T

Company: Pritchard Sports and Entertainment

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 17, 2025

You will be responsible for performing vacuuming, mopping, sweeping floors, trash removal rest room and break room cleaning and other miscellaneous duties to…

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Company: Advanced Ground Systems Engineering

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2025

Bachelor’s degree in: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Direct Hire Authority roles by seniority?
Junior Talent Acquisition Specialists earn between $50,000 and $70,000 annually, mid‑level Sourcers typically earn $70,000 to $100,000, and senior recruiters or Hiring Managers can command $100,000 to $150,000. These ranges vary with city, industry, and company size—San Francisco and New York tend to be on the higher end.
What skills and certifications are required for Direct Hire Authority professionals?
Key skills include Boolean search proficiency, data‑driven sourcing, pipeline management, structured interviewing, and offer negotiation. Technical tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, Lever, and Excel for analytics are essential. Certifications that add value are LinkedIn Certified Professional – Recruiter, SHRM‑CP, and Certified Talent Acquisition Professional (CTAP).
Is remote work available for Direct Hire Authority positions?
Yes—many Direct Hire Authority roles are fully remote or hybrid. Companies like GitHub, Automattic, and Zapier offer remote-first recruiting positions with flexible schedules, allowing recruiters to work from anywhere while collaborating through Slack, Zoom, and cloud‑based ATS platforms.
What career progression paths exist within Direct Hire Authority roles?
A typical path starts with a Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist, moves to Senior Sourcer or Recruiter, then to Recruitment Manager, and ultimately to Director of Talent Acquisition or Head of Talent Acquisition. Each step adds responsibilities such as team leadership, strategic hiring plans, budgeting, and employer brand development.
What industry trends are shaping Direct Hire Authority roles today?
Current trends include AI‑powered sourcing tools like Hiretual and Entelo, a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring, data analytics for reducing time‑to‑hire, and the rise of remote‑first talent pools. Recruiters who adopt these technologies and practices stay competitive and deliver higher quality hires.

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