Recruiting and Staffing Manager - Security Services

KRE Security•Allentown, PA

8h•$52,000 - $55,000•Onsite

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. The role manages multiple open positions, moves qualified candidates through the hiring process efficiently, and balances immediate staffing demands with long-term recruitment goals. This is a hands-on position requiring daily attention, urgency, organization, and measurable results. The successful candidate will maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified applicants, reduce delays in hiring, ensure timely candidate follow-up, maintain accurate recruiting records, and help KRE Security meet client staffing demands. The position is full-time and on-site in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

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 ability to communicate effectively with candidates, employees, and management.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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 follow up consistently with candidates.
Conduct phone screenings, schedule interviews, and conduct in-person interviews whenever possible.
Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and anticipated client staffing needs.
Identify recruiting challenges and implement strategies to improve applicant flow, interview attendance, and hiring results.
Coordinate hiring from application through offer, background checks, required documentation, and onboarding.
Ensure candidates understand job requirements, work schedules, compensation, training, and compliance requirements.
Track outstanding hiring documents, background clearances, and required certifications.
Coordinate with operations and scheduling personnel on urgent staffing needs and placement deadlines.
Ensure new hires are documented and prepared for assignment before placement at client locations.
Maintain accurate candidate records in CareerPlug, including contacts, interviews, follow-ups, hiring decisions, and onboarding progress.
Track applications, screenings, interviews, offers, new hires, and unsuccessful candidates.
Prepare daily recruiting reports and maintain an organized hiring tracker.
Promptly follow up on missed interviews, unanswered calls and 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.