Manager of Data Recruiting

Join Headway as the Manager of Data Recruiting, where you will lead hiring efforts across Data Science and Data Engineering. You will develop a high-performing team of recruiters, partner with leaders across the Data organization, and drive operational excellence. This role requires 7+ years of experience in technical recruiting, 2+ years of management experience, and a focus on data-driven decision-making.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of recruiters, focusing on performance and career growth.
• Partner with leaders across the Data organization to scale their teams, advising on search strategies and providing tailored solutions.
• Drive operational excellence by setting the standards and rhythms that enable a high-performing, high-velocity recruiting team.

• Operate as a first-principles thinker, grounding your decisions in data, disentangling root issues in the funnel, and crafting scalable TA solutions that accelerate hiring
• Navigate ambiguity with structure and speed
• Operate as a business partner to senior leaders, grounding strategies and recommendations in data and market insights
• Bring 7+ years of experience in technical recruiting between IC and manager roles, with particular focus in data science, data engineering, or related domains
• Communicate with clarity and executive presence, tailoring your message to different audiences and influencing decisions through structured, compelling storytelling
• Bring 2+ years of management experience in a recruiting function, including managing recruiters against a high talent bar in high-growth, tech-enabled environments
• Demonstrate a bias for operational excellence, continually improving how the team works and removing friction for candidates, recruiters, and stakeholders