Hiring Manager – Security Services & Recruiting Operations
KRE Security | Full-Time | On-Site in Hamburg, PA
About the Position
KRE Security is seeking a motivated, organized, and results-driven Hiring Manager to oversee recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for a growing private security company with high-volume staffing needs. This position requires someone who can manage multiple open positions, work efficiently under deadlines, and consistently move qualified candidates through the hiring process.
The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and capable of balancing immediate staffing demands with long-term recruitment goals.
Key Responsibilities
Recruiting & Candidate Management
- Manage high-volume recruitment for security officers, armed guards, supervisors, and scheduler positions.
- Create, post, refresh, and manage job advertisements on Indeed, CareerPlug, and other recruiting platforms.
- Review applications and resumes daily and maintain consistent follow-up with candidates.
- Conduct phone screenings, schedule interviews, and conduct in-person interviews whenever possible.
- Maintain an active pipeline of qualified candidates to meet current and anticipated client staffing needs.
- Identify recruitment challenges and implement strategies to improve applicant flow, interview attendance, and hiring results.
Hiring & Onboarding
- Coordinate the hiring process from initial application through offer, background checks, required documentation, and onboarding.
- Ensure candidates understand job requirements, work schedules, compensation, and applicable training and compliance requirements.
- Track outstanding hiring documents, background clearances, and required certifications.
- Coordinate with operations and scheduling personnel to prioritize urgent staffing needs and placement deadlines.
- Ensure new hires are properly documented and prepared for assignment before being placed at client locations.
Administrative & Performance Tracking
- Maintain accurate candidate records and document all contacts, interviews, follow-ups, hiring decisions, and onboarding progress in CareerPlug.
- Track applications, phone screenings, scheduled interviews, completed interviews, offers, new hires, and unsuccessful candidates.
- Prepare daily recruiting reports and maintain an organized hiring tracker.
- Follow up promptly on missed interviews, unanswered calls, emails, and pending applications.
- Communicate hiring progress, staffing challenges, and recruitment needs to management.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow company hiring procedures and applicable employment requirements.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in recruiting, hiring, human resources, staffing, or personnel management.
- Experience managing high-volume hiring or multiple open positions simultaneously.
- Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
- Ability to prioritize urgent staffing needs while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, email, and applicant tracking systems.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain accountability for results.
- Professional demeanor and the ability to communicate effectively with candidates, employees, and management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the private security industry.
- Familiarity with Indeed, CareerPlug, background screening, and employee onboarding.
- Experience recruiting for positions requiring state licenses, background clearances, or specialized training.
Salary Position: $52k- $55K based on experience
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified applicants, reduce delays in the hiring process, ensure timely candidate follow-up, maintain accurate recruiting records, and help KRE Security meet the staffing demands of its clients.
This is a hands-on position for someone who understands that recruiting requires daily attention, urgency, organization, and measurable results.
How to Apply
If you are an organized, dependable recruiting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong teams, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume outlining your relevant recruiting and hiring experience.
