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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.

Sr Manager - Solutions Engineering

Company: Twilio

Location: Singapore

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Twilio is seeking a Sr Manager of Solutions Engineering to lead a team in their Communications business. The role involves partnering with sales, cross-functional collaboration, building programs, attracting and developing talent, and leading technical strategy. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of SaaS/CPaaS experience, 3+ years of leadership, and strong communication skills.

Senior Consultant

Company: Insight

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Insight seeks a Bilingual Senior Consultant to join their team, offering remote work, global opportunities, and a focus on innovation and employee growth. The role involves technical leadership in cloud solutions, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and career development. The company emphasizes its values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony while highlighting benefits like flexible work arrangements and community engagement.

Senior Platform Engineer - ML Data Systems

Company: Khan Academy

Location: USA

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. They offer high-quality learning content and practice for PreK-12th grade and early college core academic subjects, focusing on math and science. The company values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and is committed to improving learning outcomes for students worldwide, especially those in historically under-resourced communities. They are looking for an ML Data Engineer to evolve their evaluation dataset tools to meet the growing platform needs of AI-based tutoring.

Senior Software Engineer - Fullstack

Company: Webflow

Location: Argentina

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Webflow is building the world's leading AI-native Digital Experience Platform as a remote-first company. They are expanding their engineering team in Argentina to work on new products and features. The role is for a Senior Software Engineer Fullstack to design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using technologies like Node.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, and AWS.

Principal Software Engineer - Payroll

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: USA

Posted Dec 07, 2025

The role is for a Principal Engineer to lead the development of Gusto's flagship Payroll product. The position involves designing, building, and scaling backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring engineers. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience, expertise in building resilient systems, and a collaborative mindset.

Senior People Operations Generalist

Company: Mercury

Location: USA

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Mercury is seeking a Senior People Operations Generalist to join their team as they scale globally. The role involves managing leave of absence processes, advancing DEIB initiatives, and serving as a Workday partner. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in People Operations, experience using Workday, and a strong ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy and exceptional communication skills.

Software Engineer, Streaming Systems

Company: Hightouch

Location: North America

Posted Dec 07, 2025

The company is seeking a software engineer to join their Streaming Systems team, which focuses on high-throughput systems for collecting and processing billions of behavioral events. The role involves building infrastructure for ingesting clickstream, product interaction, and transactional data. The company emphasizes high ownership, autonomy, and a fast-paced startup environment. They offer a competitive salary range and equity compensation.

Demo Strategy & Effectiveness Manager

Company: Figma

Location: USA

Posted Dec 07, 2025

The job posting is for a Demo Strategy & Effectiveness Manager at Figma, responsible for designing and enabling world-class demo experiences for the company's products. The role involves collaborating with various teams, staying up-to-date with new features, and training the field team. Figma offers a competitive compensation package and values continuous learning and growth.

Internal Product Manager - AI Tooling

Company: Figma

Location: USA

Posted Dec 07, 2025

The job posting is for an experienced Product Manager AI Internal Tooling role at Figma. The role involves defining and owning the strategy for adopting and scaling AI tools across the company's internal technology stack. The ideal candidate should have deep technical and business systems expertise, thrive at the intersection of IT integrations and enterprise platforms, and have a proven track record of shipping and iterating on AI features that drive impact.

Software Engineer - Lua

Company: Vercel

Location: USA

Posted Dec 07, 2025

The role involves scaling CDN services, collaborating with teams, and optimizing performance. Requirements include Lua expertise and HTTP knowledge. Benefits include competitive pay, healthcare, and flexible work arrangements.

QA Engineer II

Company: Outliant

Location: Philippines

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Ignite Visibility, an award-winning digital marketing agency, seeks a QA Engineer II to contribute to innovative projects. The role involves testing strategies, automation, and collaboration in a dynamic environment with competitive benefits.

Senior Product Manager - Benefits & PEO (Multiple Roles)

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: Canada

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Gusto is a fast-growing software company with 2700+ employees across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Turkey. They aim to provide the best software for small businesses and have a strong mission-driven culture. The company is hiring for several product management roles focused on building AI-enabled experiences and expanding their PEO offering.

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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