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Manager, Data Recruiting

Lead hiring across Data Science and Data Engineering to build a high-performing recruiting team at Headway.

Location
United States
Compensation
$122k–$190k/yr
Level
lead
Type
full time · Remote

Posted by employer 1 day ago

First seen on Joblaze 6 hours ago

Last verified on the company career page 6 hours ago

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What you'll build

  • Partner with leaders across the Data org to scale their teams
  • Leverage metrics to diagnose gaps and provide solutions
  • Manage a team of recruiters with a focus on performance
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders
  • Drive operational excellence in recruiting

Must have

  • 2+ years of management experience in a recruiting function
  • 7+ years of experience in technical recruiting
  • Experience in data science, data engineering, or related domains

Requirements

Experience
7+ years

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Therapy Reimbursement 16-week parental leave for eligible employees Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership 401k Training and Professional Development HSA / FSA Flexible PTO Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Equity Compensation 13 paid holidays each year Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Work from Home Stipend

Joblaze summary

The Manager of Data Recruiting at Headway is responsible for leading a team of recruiters focused on filling critical roles in Data Science and Data Engineering. This position requires a strong background in technical recruiting, particularly in data-related fields, along with proven management experience in high-growth environments. Ideal candidates will have a strategic mindset, leveraging data to inform hiring practices and enhance operational efficiency. Headway, a Series D company, emphasizes a culture of feedback and collaboration, aiming to transform mental healthcare access.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 7, 2026. Last confirmed on Headway's careers page October 7, 2026.
  • Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
  • Starts above 12% of 308 comparable lead management roles in United States we track (median $190,000 across 92 companies).
  • Data Engineering appears in 0.9% of 565 comparable lead management roles in United States; Data Science appears in 0.7% of 565 comparable lead management roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Manager, Data Recruiting role remote?
Yes — Headway lists this as a fully remote position.
What's the salary range?
Headway lists $122,000–$190,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Manager, Data Recruiting role.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Data Engineering, Data Science.
What seniority level is this role?
Headway targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Manager, Data Recruiting role at Headway.

From the original posting

Headway is hiring a Manager of Data Recruiting to lead hiring across Data Science and Data Engineering. In partnership with the Senior Manager of Tech Recruiting, you will deliver on a mission-critical hiring engine that fuels Headway’s growth.

You will lead and develop a high-performing team of recruiters while partnering closely with leaders across Data at Headway. The systems you build and the talent your team brings in will directly impact Headway’s ability to serve providers and patients at scale.

In this role, you’ll blend people leadership, operational excellence, and strategic influence to deliver against audacious hiring goals and build an Olympic-level recruiting engine for Data.

You will:

  • Partner with leaders across the Data org to scale their teams, advising on search strategies and providing tailored, scalable solutions

  • Leverage metrics to diagnose gaps and proactively provide solutions, keeping a strong pulse on tech hiring trends and the impact it has on your funnels

  • Manage a team of recruiters with a focus on performance and career growth, embracing Headway’s F.U.E.L. culture (Feedback Uplifts Every Level)

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, building strong relationships

  • Deliver exceptional hiring outcomes by focusing teams on the highest-impact priorities, removing obstacles early, and aligning with cross functional teams

  • Drive operational excellence by setting the standards and rhythms that enable a high-performing, high-velocity recruiting team

You’d be a great fit if you…

  • Bring 2+ years of management experience in a recruiting function, including managing recruiters against a high talent bar in high-growth, tech-enabled environments

  • Bring 7+ years of experience in technical recruiting between IC and manager roles, with particular focus in data science, data engineering, or related domains

  • Operate as a business partner to senior leaders, grounding strategies and recommendations in data and market insights

  • 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

  • Communicate with clarity and executive presence, tailoring your message to different audiences and influencing decisions through structured, compelling storytelling

  • Demonstrate a bias for operational excellence, continually improving how the team works and removing friction for candidates, recruiters, and stakeholders

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected base pay range for this position is $122,000 - $190,000, based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Benefits offered include:

  • 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

  • Flexible PTO

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Training and professional development

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