Data Recruiting Manager

Headway

. Lead hiring across Data Science and Data Engineering .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $122,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading high-performing recruiting teams, particularly in data science and data engineering, while leveraging data-driven insights to craft scalable talent acquisition strategies and improve operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Recruiting ExperienceData Science Domain ExpertiseData-Driven Decision MakingTeam LeadershipStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Recruiting StrategiesTalent Acquisition SolutionsPerformance ManagementMetrics AnalysisProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationInfluencing DecisionsRelationship BuildingNavigating AmbiguityFirst-Principles Thinking

Industry Keywords

Data EngineeringData ScienceTech RecruitingHigh-Growth EnvironmentsOperational Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead hiring across Data Science and Data Engineering
Partner with the Senior Manager of Tech Recruiting to deliver a mission-critical hiring engine
Lead and develop a high-performing team of recruiters
Partner with leaders across the Data organization to scale teams
Advise on search strategies and provide tailored, scalable recruiting solutions
Leverage metrics to diagnose gaps and proactively provide solutions
Monitor tech hiring trends and their impact on recruiting funnels
Manage recruiter performance and career growth
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
Focus teams on high-impact priorities and remove obstacles early
Align with cross-functional teams to deliver hiring outcomes
Set standards and operating rhythms for a high-performing, high-velocity recruiting team

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of management experience in a recruiting function, including managing recruiters against a high talent bar in high-growth, tech-enabled environments
7+ years of experience in technical recruiting between IC and manager roles
Particular focus in data science, data engineering, or related domains
Experience operating as a business partner to senior leaders
Ability to ground strategies and recommendations in data and market insights
First-principles thinking and ability to diagnose root issues in recruiting funnels
Ability to craft scalable talent acquisition solutions
Ability to navigate ambiguity with structure and speed
Clear communication and executive presence
Ability to influence decisions through structured, compelling storytelling
Bias for operational excellence and continuous process improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity Compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
HSA / FSA
401K
Work-from-Home Stipend
Therapy Reimbursement
16-week parental leave for eligible employees
Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership
13 paid holidays each year
Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
Flexible PTO
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and professional development
Robust health and wellness benefits
Meaningful ownership opportunities through equity