Hiring Manager

Hiring Manager is a general term used to describe the manager, or supervisor, who is looking to fill a position in their organization.  The hiring manager is usually the person the job applicant would be reporting to if they were to be offered, and accepted, a position at the hiring company.

The hiring manager often leads, or helps to coordinate, the job interview process; usually working with a member of the human resources department.  The hiring manager can perform screening interviews and telephone interviews, in addition to in-person interviews.

During the process of deciding on a successful candidate, sometimes referred to as data integration, the hiring manager's opinion is usually weighted more heavily in the decision.