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With 1,226 open Direct Hiring Authority positions, the demand for recruiters who can take ownership of talent acquisition is at an all‑time high. Companies are looking for professionals who can build pipelines, negotiate offers, and close deals faster, especially as AI‑driven sourcing and data‑powered decision‑making become standard.

Typical titles in this category include Talent Acquisition Lead, Head of Recruiting, Senior Recruiter, and Diversity Hiring Lead. Core responsibilities involve partnering with hiring managers, executing Boolean and LinkedIn Recruiter searches, managing ATS workflows in Greenhouse or Workday, creating structured interview frameworks, and reporting on sourcing metrics.

Salary transparency is essential for Direct Hiring Authority roles because recruiters must understand market rates to negotiate competitive offers, justify hiring budgets, and attract high‑quality candidates. Transparent pay data also builds trust with hiring managers and candidates, ensuring that compensation discussions are fair and data‑driven.

Senior Technical Program Manager - Security

Company: OpenAI

Location: USA

Posted Dec 03, 2025

OpenAI is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional security, privacy, and compliance initiatives. The role involves driving critical security programs, collaborating with various teams, establishing scalable frameworks, and ensuring privacy and security requirements are met. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience in leading complex technical programs, be deeply fluent in engineering systems, security controls, and regulatory expectations, and thrive in high-trust environments.

Staff Software Engineer

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: Canada

Posted Dec 03, 2025

Gusto seeks seasoned software engineers to develop customer-facing products, mentor teams, and scale large applications. Requirements include Ruby on Rails experience, AI tool proficiency, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Compensation ranges from $163k to $247k annually.

Machine Learning Engineer - AI Decisioning

Company: Hightouch

Location: North America

Posted Dec 03, 2025

Hightouch is looking to hire a machine learning engineer to expand their data activation products with an intelligence layer. The role involves working on various problems such as personalization, automated experimentation, predictive audiences, content generation, and budget optimization. The company values impact and potential for growth over years of experience.

Founding Technical ISV Alliance Lead

Company: Hightouch

Location: North America

Posted Dec 03, 2025

The role is a high-leverage, high-agency position focused on scaling Hightouch's partner-sourced revenue through technical alignment with Snowflake, Databricks, GCP, and the broader MarTech and AdTech ecosystem. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in solutions engineering, product, or GTM roles at data infrastructure, MarTech, or AdTech companies, with a strong grasp of the modern data stack and hands-on technical fluency with SQL and cloud data warehouses.

Golang Engineering Manager - Commercial Systems

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Dec 03, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. The company is hiring a Golang Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers working in Golang and develop internal products. The role involves accountability for design and development, leading a team, developing skills of direct reports, and seeking improvements to established processes. The company offers a distributed work environment, personal learning and development budget, annual compensation review, recognition rewards, and other benefits.

Lead Software Engineer - Content Ingestion

Company: Muck Rack

Location: USA

Posted Dec 03, 2025

The job posting is for a Lead Software Engineer to join the Content Ingestion team. The role involves designing and evolving systems to transform unstructured data into valuable insights for customers. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience, expertise in Python and web frameworks, experience with microservices and streaming technologies, and a collaborative mindset.

Machine Learning Engineer III - Routing Cost

Company: Mapbox

Location: Germany

Posted Dec 03, 2025

Mapbox is a leading real-time location platform that provides tools for navigation, mapping, and location-aware businesses. The Navigation team at Mapbox develops web services for navigation initiatives in consumer, automotive, and logistics verticals. They are revolutionizing in-car experiences with technology and have partnered with automotive companies like BMW, Toyota, and GM. The company values high-performing individuals, diversity, and a growth mindset.

Customer Success Manager, Mid-Market

Company: Muck Rack

Location: USA

Posted Dec 03, 2025

The role of a MidMarket Customer Success Manager at Muck Rack involves driving growth, securing renewals, and managing a book of business ranging from $17 to $2 million in annual contract value. The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of experience in Customer Success or Account Management within a B2B SaaS environment, expertise in overseeing the entire customer lifecycle, and strong communication skills. Success will be measured by quarterly revenue goals, customer health scores, and customer success KPIs.

Senior Product Manager - Enterprise

Company: Typeform

Location: USA

Posted Dec 03, 2025

This job posting highlights a Senior Product Manager role focused on enterprise opportunities, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and delivering high-impact capabilities. The position emphasizes strategic execution, customer-centric solutions, and driving product growth through technical and commercial expertise.

Manager - Enterprise Sales

Company: Figma

Location: USA

Posted Dec 03, 2025

Figma is seeking a Manager Enterprise Sales to join their dynamic team. The role involves leading a team of Account Executives, participating in customer meetings, assisting in training and development, shaping sales processes, and delivering weekly forecast meetings. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of sales experience, 2+ years of management experience, and a proven track record of leading successful sales teams. Figma offers a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Vice President of Sales

Company: Panoptyc

Location: USA

Posted Dec 03, 2025

Panoptyc is seeking a Vice President of Sales to help scale the company from $0 to $300M ARR over the next 5 years. The role involves leading and building a high-performing sales team, closing enterprise and midmarket deals, expanding into adjacent retail verticals, and driving customer success. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of SaaS technology sales experience, a proven track record of building or scaling sales teams to $10M+ ARR with 75%+ YoY growth, and a player-coach mentality.

Claims Team Lead - General Liability

Company: Sedgwick

Location: USA

Posted Dec 03, 2025

Sedgwick promotes a caring culture and offers career growth, recognized as a great workplace. The role involves supervising claims teams and ensuring quality, with competitive benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Direct Hiring Authority roles by seniority?
Entry‑level recruiters earn $55k‑$75k. Mid‑level Talent Acquisition Specialists command $75k‑$110k. Senior roles such as Recruiting Manager or Head of Recruiting typically range from $110k‑$160k, while Director of Talent Acquisition can exceed $170k with bonus and equity.
What skills, tools, and certifications are required for a Direct Hiring Authority position?
Key skills include Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS mastery (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday), data analysis with Excel or Tableau, and interview design. Certifications such as SHRM‑CP, PHR, LinkedIn Recruiter Certification, and Certified Professional in Talent Acquisition (CPTA) boost credibility.
Is remote work available for Direct Hiring Authority roles?
Yes, most companies offer fully remote or hybrid options. 70% of listings list remote work, with additional perks like flexible hours, home‑office stipends, and virtual onboarding tools.
What career progression paths exist within Direct Hiring Authority?
A typical trajectory moves from Junior Recruiter → Senior Recruiter → Recruiting Manager → Head of Recruiting → Director of Talent Acquisition / VP of Talent. Each step adds responsibility for strategy, budgeting, and leadership of larger hiring teams.
What industry trends are shaping Direct Hiring Authority roles?
Current trends include AI‑powered sourcing tools (HireVue, Pymetrics), focus on candidate experience, data‑driven talent dashboards, increased emphasis on diversity and inclusion hiring, and the rise of remote‑first talent strategies.

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