Manager, Hiring & Internal Mobility

About SimSpace

SimSpace is an AI Proving Ground established in 2015, trusted globally by governments, militaries, enterprises, and research institutions. Our platform integrates training, testing, and validation through live-fire simulation to enhance cybersecurity readiness, compressing traditional cycles from months to days. Founded by experts from U.S. Cyber Command and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, we focus on innovative, adaptive AI defenses to outpace evolving threats.

Our culture is deeply human-centered, emphasizing continuous learning and professional growth. We invest in in-house trainings, conferences, and development time. Our team is diverse, spanning remote and on-site employees across the U.S. and Costa Rica, united by a mission to secure the digital world.

Role Overview

As Manager of Hiring & Internal Mobility, you will lead a dynamic team responsible for global recruitment and talent mobility. This leadership player-coach role combines strategic planning, hands-on recruiting, and coaching. You will manage critical searches across multiple departments and evolve hiring practices using data, technology, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and grow a distributed team of Hiring & Internal Mobility Partners in the U.S. and Costa Rica.
• Collaborate on global hiring strategies and carry an individual load of strategic role requisitions.
• Provide coaching for hiring managers and recruiters on effective interviewing, talent assessment, and candidate experience enhancements.
• Lead initiatives to promote internal career mobility within SimSpace.
• Optimize Ashby recruitment software through automation, data analysis, and workflow improvements.
• Analyze recruiting trends and operational metrics to inform decision-making.
• Support employer branding and candidate engagement strategies.
• Innovate recruitment process improvements through experimentation.
• Act as a trusted talent advisor to company leadership.

Candidate Profile

Successful candidates will embody curiosity about human performance, proficiency with data-driven recruitment, passion for system improvements, and a coaching mindset. You thrive in fast-paced environments that encourage innovation and challenging traditional methods. Empathy, transparency, and teamwork are core values. This role requires active engagement in recruiting alongside team leadership.

Interview Process

Our selection process includes multiple conversations to understand your experience, leadership approach, talent management philosophy, and cultural fit. These range from one-on-one discussions to panel and executive meetings, designed to be collaborative and informative.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $140,000 to $190,000 annually, typically between $140,000 and $160,000 depending on experience, skills, and location.
• Comprehensive health benefits beginning day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Mental health resources encompassing company-paid counseling and coaching for employees and families.