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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$150K - $175K *

Transform the talent acquisition landscape by leading full-cycle recruiting for attorneys and professional staff across multiple offices, ensuring strategic alignment with growth objectives and mainta...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $175K *

Engage in strategic leadership to drive full-cycle talent acquisition across multiple offices, ensuring effective recruiting practices and alignment with firm growth objectives while managing a dedica...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in shaping and executing a strategic talent acquisition function, overseeing full-cycle recruiting for attorneys and professional staff across multiple offices, while ensuring complian...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $175K *

Lead the future of talent acquisition by shaping strategic recruiting initiatives, overseeing full-cycle processes, and enhancing hiring outcomes across multiple offices. Drive workforce planning and...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining talent acquisition by leading strategic recruiting efforts across multiple offices. Drive workforce planning, enhance hiring processes, and ensure compliance while mentor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Transform client relationships and drive growth strategies within HHS, leveraging market insights and technology to identify opportunities and enhance mission impact. Engage directly with stakeholders...

Washington, DCRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive strategic relationships and business growth in federal health, leveraging customer insights and market knowledge to shape opportunities while collaborating with technical teams to deliver unique...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $192K *

Empower a dynamic sales team to exceed targets and drive growth while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, all aligned with core values focused on the well-being of both clients an...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $163K *

Shape the future of HR by leading initiatives that enhance employee relations, compliance, and engagement across multiple markets. Collaborate closely with leadership to drive strategic HR goals, ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dedicated team to ensure exceptional resident care, manage budgets, and maintain a safe environment. Drive recruitment and staff development while overseeing compliance with regulatory standard...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your recruiting expertise by owning the end-to-end pipeline for corporate functions. Engage high-caliber, passive candidates through strategic outreach and build strong partnerships with hirin...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$266K - $360K *

Champion legal excellence by advising on complex commercial agreements, guiding partner ecosystems, and shaping global marketing strategies. Lead a high-performing team to drive legal support for inno...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $160K *

Lead strategic operations and compliance for a high-containment research facility, enhancing collaboration and sustainability in infectious disease research. Drive initiatives, manage partnerships, an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Transform our growth marketing strategy by driving demand generation and managing a high-performing team. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to optimize pipeline performance and leverage automa...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and implement talent acquisition strategies to enhance business performance. Lead a professional team, drive recruitment improvements, and foster partnerships, contributing to functional strate...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$205K - $230K *

Transform the customer journey by leading Adoption Strategy, ensuring seamless integration of pre-sales and post-sales services while building a high-performing team dedicated to delivering value and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$205K - $230K *

Lead the Adoption Strategy team to create seamless customer journeys, enhancing pre- and post-sales services that drive adoption and value realization through strategic vision and operational excellen...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$205K - $230K *

Join a team that's reshaping customer adoption strategies across the customer lifecycle. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance and integrate pre-sales and post-sales services, ensuring lasting...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$205K - $230K *

Elevate customer success through strategic leadership in adoption, ensuring cohesive integration of pre-sales and post-sales processes. Drive team performance to enhance customer journeys and maximize...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $160K *

Optimize recruitment strategies by leading a team to source qualified candidates, ensuring compliance and efficiency in hiring processes while collaborating with operational teams to meet client needs...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Drive Title IX compliance and equity initiatives, oversee investigations, and enhance campus resources. Collaborate across departments to ensure fair processes and promote a safe environment for all u...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$81K - $92K *

Champion alumni engagement by developing programs that foster lifelong connections. Collaborate with the Advancement team to enhance alumni networks through digital platforms, events, and strategic co...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in talent acquisition strategies, managing a team to optimize recruitment processes and enhance employer branding while fostering partnerships to attract diverse talent and analyze hir...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing employee engagement and talent management. As a strategic HR partner, you'll drive initiatives, support recruitment, and foster an inclusive culture while col...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $240K *

Empower client success by leading a high-performing team to drive strategic hiring solutions, ensuring exceptional delivery and satisfaction across a diverse portfolio of Enterprise accounts while fos...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.