Director of Recruitment Jobs

Explore Director of Recruitment opportunities that match your experience leading talent acquisition, recruiting operations, and hiring strategy. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced recruiting leaders discover roles where they can shape how organizations attract and hire talent.

What Does a Director of Recruitment Do?

A Director of Recruitment oversees an organization’s recruiting function, from workforce planning and sourcing strategy to candidate experience and hiring outcomes. The role typically involves guiding recruiters and talent acquisition teams, partnering with executives and department leaders, and using hiring data to improve the quality, speed, and efficiency of recruitment.

Common Responsibilities

  • Develop recruiting strategies aligned with business priorities and workforce plans.
  • Lead, coach, and grow recruiting teams and managers.
  • Build effective sourcing, assessment, and candidate-engagement practices.
  • Partner with senior leaders and hiring managers on talent needs.
  • Track recruiting metrics, budgets, and service levels to guide improvements.
  • Support employer branding, diversity initiatives, and consistent hiring processes.

Qualifications and Skills

Employers often seek substantial experience in talent acquisition or recruiting leadership, along with a record of building teams and delivering hiring results. Useful strengths include strategic workforce planning, executive communication, negotiation, data analysis, employment-process knowledge, and the ability to lead change across an organization. Requirements vary by company, industry, and role scope.

Find Your Next Recruitment Leadership Role

Browse Director of Recruitment jobs on Ladders to find senior opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by responsibilities, industry, and location, then focus your search on positions that align with your leadership experience and career goals.

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$155K - $225K *

Grow your career with a leadership role guiding attorneys through impactful career transitions. This position focuses on personalized support, program development, and job sourcing to enhance career n...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $225K *

Shape the future of legal career development by leading the Career Counseling Office, providing essential support to attorneys navigating their professional paths and fostering connections in the indu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $225K *

Pioneer new career pathways for attorneys by leading a transformative counseling hub, guiding professionals through job searches, transitional strategies, and program development, while fostering key...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $225K *

Drive impactful career transitions by leading a comprehensive counseling hub for attorneys, providing tailored support and insights across various legal career paths and fostering professional develop...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $225K *

Empower attorneys by providing expert career navigation support and resources to explore fulfilling career paths beyond the firm, aiding in professional transitions through personalized coaching and c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $225K *

Shape the future of attorney career development by leading a Career Counseling Office, providing expert guidance for attorneys navigating transitions. Collaborate across teams to enhance service offer...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $225K *

Elevate the career support experience by leading a resource hub for attorneys navigating post-firm career paths. This role combines personalized coaching, program development, and relationship managem...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $225K *

Empower attorneys in their career transitions by providing tailored guidance, resources, and connections to external opportunities. Lead the development of programs and strategic initiatives that enha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $225K *

Join a team that's driving impactful career support for legal professionals. Lead personalized counseling, develop strategic resources, and enhance attorney career transitions while collaborating acro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $225K *

Shape the future of career development by leading a dynamic counseling office. Deliver tailored support for attorneys exploring new career paths, managing programs, and fostering relationships with ke...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $225K *

Shape the future of legal career transitions by leading our Career Counseling Office. Provide personalized guidance to attorneys navigating roles outside the firm while developing impactful programs a...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $225K *

Join us to shape and lead a dynamic Career Counseling Office, empowering attorneys in their professional transitions with personalized guidance, programming, and invaluable resources for navigating di...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving enrollment growth through innovative recruitment strategies. Lead, develop, and inspire a dedicated team as you manage all aspects of graduate admissions and advance the uni...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$201K - $271K *

Advance your career by leading executive searches in the tech sector. Utilize AI and data-driven strategies to identify top talent, partner with senior leaders, and drive impactful hiring decisions th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$154K - $242K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of dermatology and rheumatology by leading market research initiatives that drive strategic insights and commercial success for key pipeline assets and product la...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $240K *

Elevate your career by leading North America's marketing strategy, driving customer acquisition, enhancing brand strength, and managing a high-performing team to optimize performance through data-driv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion the delivery of supportive housing and clinical services; oversee operational management, staff supervision, and compliance with regulatory requirements while ensuring quality care and safety...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate the standards of clinical and operational services in supportive housing programs. You'll manage personnel, ensure compliance, and foster community relations while driving quality treatment fo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Lead the charge in enhancing admissions operations through strategic oversight of data, technology, and processes. Collaborate with campus partners to drive enrollment goals and improve the student re...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$92K - $115K *

Lead the Advancement Services team to enhance gift processing and CRM systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance. Collaborate across departments to develop reporting structures that support Insti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $145K *

Drive the operational core of People functions, leading a team in Total Rewards, performance management, and employee relations. Be the subject-matter expert while managing day-to-day people services...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Lead the charge in People Operations, overseeing Total Rewards, performance management, and employee relations. Manage a skilled team while providing hands-on support and strategic direction across mu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $195K *

Drive strategic HR initiatives as a key partner in building high-performing teams, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and leveraging data and technology to improve employee experience in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic recruitment initiatives and enhance admission processes by leveraging data and market insights. Collaborate with the enrollment team to optimize communication strategies and strengthen...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$91K - $98K *

Drive project recruitment and business development while leading marketing efforts, contract management, and event planning to enhance student opportunities and foster external partnerships...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Recruitment do?question toggle

    A Director of Recruitment leads an organization’s recruiting function, sets talent acquisition strategy, manages recruiting teams, and partners with business leaders to meet hiring needs.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Director of Recruitment jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for significant recruiting or talent acquisition experience, people-management ability, strategic workforce planning skills, and a strong record of delivering hiring outcomes. Specific requirements vary by employer.

  • How much do Director of Recruitment jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as location, industry, company size, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Director of Recruitment jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    You can explore vetted Director of Recruitment opportunities on Ladders, which features professional jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more.