DirectEmployers

DirectEmployers is a nonprofit, member-owned B2B cooperative comprised of leading global employers. Unlike traditional job boards designed for job seekers, DirectEmployers serves as a strategic partner for large organizations, specializing in recruitment marketing and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) compliance solutions. The association also owns and manages the .jobs top-level domain, providing its members with exclusive branding and optimization opportunities.

Key Features

DirectEmployers offers a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to help employers, particularly federal contractors, navigate complex regulations while expanding their talent reach.

• Centralized Job Syndication & Outreach: The platform provides an automated syndication system that indexes jobs directly from a company’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS). It then distributes these listings to a vast network of over 1,000 niche websites, state workforce agencies, and career centers. This mechanism ensures broad visibility and streamlines the application process by funneling job seekers directly back to the source ATS.
• OFCCP Compliance Management: DirectEmployers utilizes proprietary technology and expert guidance to help organizations manage OFCCP regulations. Key capabilities include satisfying VEVRAA mandatory job listing requirements, conducting Section 503 outreach, and generating comprehensive reports to support federal contractors during compliance audits.
• Partner Relationship Management (PRM): To support diversity initiatives, the platform includes a Partner Relationship Management (PRM) tool. This feature grants access to a directory of vetted diversity and veteran organizations, enabling members to search, connect, and document their outreach efforts within a single interface.

DirectEmployers & Manatal ATS Integration

Manatal integrates with DirectEmployers through the "My Own Contracts" feature. This functionality allows organizations to leverage their existing DirectEmployers membership directly within the Manatal interface.

Use Cases

Manatal’s integration with DirectEmployers empowers organizations to move beyond basic job posting and achieve specific strategic outcomes:

• ‍Audit-Proof Compliance & Risk Mitigation: For federal contractors, the primary use case is ensuring "audit readiness." By automating job distribution through DirectEmployers, companies ensure every listing meets VEVRAA and Section 503 requirements. This integration creates an automatic digital paper trail within Manatal and DirectEmployers, providing essential proof of outreach and listing activity if an OFCCP audit occurs.‍
• Targeted Inclusive Hiring Campaigns: Organizations looking to improve workforce diversity can use this integration to execute targeted recruitment campaigns. Rather than simply posting to general job boards, recruiters can leverage DirectEmployers' connections to vetted diversity partners and veteran groups. This allows for proactive sourcing of underrepresented talent pools, transforming compliance obligations into a genuine talent acquisition strategy.‍
• High-Volume Recruitment Automation: Large enterprises hiring at scale can eliminate the administrative burden of multiposting. A recruiter needs only to create a job vacancy once in Manatal; the integration handles the complex distribution to state employment agencies and niche sites in the background. This significantly reduces time-to-hire and operational overhead for high-volume hiring teams.