New

Recruiting Manager

Interstates Companies

May 19, 2026
Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here. Interstates is looking for a Recruiting Manager who can lead a team, drive results, and keep great talent moving into the business. This role is a chance to make an immediate impact by coaching recruiters, owning priority and leadership searches, and helping build the pipelines that support Interstates' growth. You'll be right in the middle of the work - solving problems, setting direction, and helping a strong recruiting team deliver at a high level. In this role, you'll lead a team of amazing recruiters - including several seasoned recruiters - while also serving as a go-to leader for day-to-day recruiting support. You'll help the team stay focused, remove roadblocks, and keep recruiting efforts moving forward. You'll also own recruiting for leadership openings and step in with backup coverage when needed. This role blends hands-on recruiting with strategic leadership and is critical to building strong talent pipelines that support Interstates' growth. What You'll Do Lead, coach, and develop a team of Recruiters and Senior Recruiters. Serve as a daily resource for the recruiting team, helping with priorities, issues, and execution. Set clear expectations, delegate work effectively, and create accountability for results. Partner with Operations, HR, and Organizational Development to understand hiring needs and build recruiting strategies that support business goals. Own recruiting for leadership openings and other high-priority roles. Provide backup recruiting support as needed. Strengthen talent pipelines through sourcing strategies, outreach, and market insights. Work with hiring leaders to improve interviewing, communication, and cross-training across teams. Manage recruiting processes, metrics, and compliance for the assigned groups. Help ensure a positive candidate experience that reflects the Interstates brand. Partner with Marketing to support employer brand efforts across recruiting. Support compliance with EEO, AAP, and other recruitment-related requirements. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 5+ years of related recruiting experience. Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring recruiters. Strong background in full-cycle recruiting, including leadership or hard-to-fill roles. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Professionalism, confidentiality, sound judgment, and attention to detail Working knowledge of computers, including word processing and spreadsheets Why Interstates At Interstates, you'll join a team that values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role gives you the chance to make a direct impact on hiring while helping develop a strong recruiting team and improving how we attract top talent. Additional Information Reports To: Director of Talent Acquisition Direct Reports: Assigned Recruiters and Senior Recruiters Location: Various Travel: Up to 30% What You Should Know Before You Apply Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see ourPrivacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice. Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.