Direct Hire Authorities Jobs

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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.

Armed Security Officers (PH) - Houston, TX

Company: Sunstates Security

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Oct 16, 2025

May perform reception duties to greet and check in visitors, operate the switchboard, and answer telephone calls during or after hours, take messages, answer…

Registered Nurse (RN)

Company: Exclusive Nursing Staff Inc

Location: New York, NY

Posted Oct 16, 2025

Administer intravenous fluids and medications. Full-Time or Part Time / Per-Diem Openings! We proudly hire new grads without previous nursing experience!!*.

Registered Nurse Pre Admission Testing

Company: St. David's Surgical Hospital

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Oct 16, 2025

Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License, Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of…

Nonprofit Marketing Manager

Company: Vision Video

Location: Worcester, PA

Posted Oct 16, 2025

A bachelor's degree in business, communications, media, marketing, or a related field is preferred. *Direct* creation of promotional and advertising campaigns…

Marketing and Graphic Design Specialist - Part Time

Company: City of Grand Prairie

Location: Grand Prairie, TX

Posted Oct 16, 2025

Advertising: Creates, assists with design and places advertising as appropriate within budget, matching key messages with target audiences using appropriate…

Forward Deployed AI Engineer-Palantir Foundry-Senior Associate

Company: PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 16, 2025

At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for…

Clinical Pharmacist (Community Care)

Company: US Veterans Health Administration

Location: Hines, IL

Posted Oct 16, 2025

The Community Care pharmacist be involved in the independent professional practice of pharmacy in accordance with the guidance set forth in Pharmacy Service and…

Software Engineer, Applied ML

Company: Apple

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 16, 2025

BS or MS in Computer Science or related field. Plan, design, and run audio experiments to assess performance, usability, and audio fidelity under different…

Software Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Oct 16, 2025

A hire for this role will accelerate the team through helping to develop standard methodologies, creating strong architecture/design, developing software with…

Forward Deployed AI Engineer-Palantir Foundry-Senior Associate

Company: PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Posted Oct 16, 2025

At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for…

Forward Deployed AI Engineer-Palantir Foundry-Senior Associate

Company: PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Posted Oct 16, 2025

At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for…

Data Scientist - Business Analytics

Company: Apple

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Oct 16, 2025

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, or equivalent industry experience. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with advertisers to design A/B tests to…

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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