Director of recruiting

Job Title: Director of Recruiting

Job Summary:

The Senior Director of Recruiting is a key executive leader responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s talent acquisition strategy. In this role, you will lead high-level recruitment initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and partner with senior leadership to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent. Your strategic vision and expertise in innovative recruiting practices will drive a robust employer brand and support the company’s long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, long-term recruiting strategy aligned with the company’s overall business goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on talent acquisition trends, market dynamics, and competitive hiring practices.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing recruitment team to achieve aggressive hiring targets and maintain high standards of candidate quality.
• Establish clear performance metrics, manage resource allocation, and foster professional development within the team.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders and department heads to identify talent needs and design tailored recruitment strategies.
• Advise on market intelligence, competitive salary benchmarking, and candidate engagement to support strategic workforce planning.
• Oversee initiatives to enhance the candidate journey and strengthen the company’s reputation as an employer of choice.
• Partner with marketing and communications teams to develop and promote a compelling employer brand across multiple channels.
• Utilize recruitment analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of hiring strategies and implement continuous improvements.
• Optimize the end-to-end recruiting process, leveraging technology such as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment marketing platforms.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, and technology vendors to ensure the highest quality sourcing channels are in place.
• Evaluate new tools and platforms to keep the organization at the forefront of innovative recruiting practices.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives by developing recruitment strategies that attract a diverse pool of candidates.
• Ensure that all recruitment practices are equitable, unbiased, and aligned with the company’s commitment to diversity.

Key Focus Areas:

• Ensure recruiting strategies are closely integrated with overall business objectives and long-term workforce planning.
• Drive the adoption of advanced sourcing techniques, digital recruitment technologies, and creative candidate engagement strategies.
• Build and nurture a dynamic recruiting team with a focus on continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Leverage analytics and insights to refine recruiting strategies, optimize processes, and measure recruitment success.
• Enhance the overall candidate experience and promote a strong employer brand that resonates with top talent.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• A Master’s degree, MBA, or relevant advanced certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP) are highly desirable.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruiting, with a significant portion in leadership roles.
• Proven track record in developing and executing recruitment strategies in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional strategic thinking and leadership skills, with a strong ability to influence and drive change at an executive level.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in leveraging recruitment technologies and data analytics to drive results.
• Deep understanding of market trends, sourcing strategies, and candidate engagement practices.
• Experience in managing large-scale recruitment projects and vendor relationships.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, LinkedIn Certified Professional–Recruiter) are a plus.