Recruiting Operations Manager

Recruiting Manager – High-Volume Security Staffing & Talent Operations

Company: Cardinal Point Homeland Security Group

The Opportunity: Scale With Us

Cardinal Point Homeland Security Group is on a trajectory of aggressive, strategic growth. We have set a hard target: reaching $30M in revenue within the next three years. To hit that milestone, we need an elite team on the ground, and to build that team, we need a powerhouse Recruiting Manager leading the charge.

If you join our team now, you are not just taking a management job, you are stepping into an exciting pathway forward. You will be the architect of the talent engine driving our expansion. Because you are getting in during this critical scaling phase, the runway for accelerated career growth is immense. As the company scales to $30M, the leaders who build the foundation will be first in line for rapid advancement, expanded leadership scope, and exceptional professional growth.

The Role: A Hands-On Leader

We are seeking a Recruiting Manager – High-Volume Security Staffing & Talent Operations to lead and scale our recruiting function.

This is not a "sit back and delegate" role. The right candidate is a true working manager who leads from the front. You will balance managing a team of recruiters by rolling up your sleeves to personally source and close high-priority roles. You know how to produce hires yourself, and you know exactly how to hold a team accountable for doing the same.

What You Will Own

You will be the driving force behind a high-volume talent pipeline, accountable for landing approximately fifty hires per month while strictly maintaining pipeline quality and strong retained-hire performance.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Targeted High-Volume Staffing: Directing the recruitment of armed and unarmed security professionals across a diverse portfolio, including schools, commercial properties, healthcare facilities, residential communities, high-profile events, and specialty assignments.
• Team Leadership & Accountability: Directly managing a team of dedicated recruiters. You will implement clear recruiter scorecards to measure success, track metrics, and drive team accountability. (Note: Your direct reports will be recruiters only; you will not directly manage compliance or onboarding staff).
• Leading by Example: Acting as a player-coach by personally managing the full-cycle recruitment process for critical, high-priority requisitions.
• Systems & Strategy: Championing the adoption and optimization of our recruiting technology stack to streamline the hiring process.
• Commission Administration: Helping to administer and track the company’s retained-hire commission structure to ensure performance is accurately rewarded.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering seamlessly with Compliance, HR, Training, Scheduling, Operations, and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to ensure a smooth handoff from candidate to active employee.

Are you ready to build the team that builds the company? If you are a metrics-driven talent leader who thrives in a high-volume environment and wants to ride the wave of a company scaling to $30M, we want you on our side. Apply today.

Position Summary

The Recruiting Manager is responsible for leading and executing full-cycle recruiting strategies, managing a team of recruiters, and partnering with business leaders to meet hiring goals. This role oversees candidate sourcing, pipeline development, interview processes, and performance metrics while ensuring a high-quality candidate experience and alignment with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of recruiters, providing coaching, training, and performance oversight
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to meet hiring targets
• Oversee full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, background checks, and onboarding
• Screen resumes and conducts initial phone interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit
• Responsible for active and passive recruiting by sourcing candidates through job boards, referrals, networking, and other recruiting tools
• Present qualified candidates and gather feedback to refine search strategies
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Manage job postings and recruitment advertising on various platforms
• Provide ongoing communication to candidates regarding status and feedback
• Support onboarding processes, including offer letters and documentation as needed
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers
• Prepare candidates for interviews, including resume reviews and coaching on client expectations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, providing guidance throughout the hiring process
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand workforce needs
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through job boards, networking, referrals, and direct sourcing
• Ensure consistency and compliance with internal policies and applicable employment regulations
• Enhance employer branding and candidate experience throughout the recruiting lifecycle
• Manage job postings, advertising strategies, and recruitment marketing initiatives
• Provide regular updates and report to leadership on recruiting performance and hiring progress

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field/equivalent experience
• 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience
• Prior experience leading or mentoring recruiting teams
• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, interview techniques, and candidate evaluations
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting platforms
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a demanding environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and management skills
• Experience in high-volume recruiting
• Exposure to compliance-heavy environments or regulated industries
• Process improvement and recruiting operations experience