Recruiting Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Diversity initiatives

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Recruiting Manager to join a team focused on government contracting and cleared, technical hiring. The role leads recruiting strategy, coaches recruiters, and partners with leadership to align workforce planning with business goals. This is a remote opportunity with responsibilities across complex roles.

You will drive data-driven improvements, refine processes, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to optimize candidate experience and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in government program recruitment.
• Expertise in cleared, technical, and program-based GovCon hiring.
• Experience in developing recruiters and improving recruiting processes.
• Strong understanding of government contracting lifecycle.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with ATS and recruiting tools.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies to attract top talent.
• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, setting clear expectations.
• Oversee sourcing strategies across various channels.
• Ensure accurate data management within the applicant tracking system.
• Establish and maintain recruiting best practices for efficiency.
• Collaborate with leadership and hiring managers to assess workforce needs.
• Provide reports on hiring outcomes and workforce trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Data-driven decisions

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Recruiting Manager to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will guide recruiting strategy and execution across complex hiring needs, with a strong focus on technical and program-based talent acquisition. You will partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to align workforce planning, improve recruiting outcomes, and strengthen the overall candidate experience. The position also involves coaching recruiters, refining process discipline, and using data to drive continuous improvement across the hiring function.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $108,000 – $140,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies to attract top talent


• Collaborate with leadership and hiring managers to assess workforce needs


• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, setting clear expectations


• Conduct team meetings to align priorities and assess resource needs


• Manage a personal recruiting workload for complex roles


• Ensure accurate data management within the applicant tracking system


• Establish and maintain recruiting best practices for efficiency


• Oversee sourcing strategies across various channels


• Build relationships with staffing partners and industry networks


• Serve as an escalation point for recruitment challenges


• Continuously improve recruiting processes for candidate experience


• Partner with HR for timely communication and feedback


• Enhance employer brand through candidate experience and market engagement


• Analyze recruiting performance data for insights and improvements


• Provide reports on hiring outcomes and workforce trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience


• Proven experience in government program recruitment


• Expertise in cleared, technical, and program-based hiring in GovCon


• Experience in developing recruiters and improving recruiting processes


• Strong understanding of government contracting recruiting lifecycle


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Proficient with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools


• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision making


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance


• Retirement savings plan


• Professional development opportunities


• Flexible work arrangements


• Paid time off and holidays


• Employee assistance programs


• Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.