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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$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...

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  •   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

$165K - $240K *

Lead a high-performing consultancy team to manage Enterprise client portfolios, ensuring client satisfaction and strategic hiring solutions. Drive project success, build relationships, and contribute...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$165K - $240K *

Lead and excel in managing a diverse portfolio of Enterprise client accounts. Drive client satisfaction and team performance through strategic oversight and delivery excellence while enhancing commerc...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$79K - $90K *

Drive strategic employer engagement initiatives to enhance internship and job opportunities for students. Collaborate with campus partners to cultivate relationships, manage recruiting programs, and l...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of career development by leading a dynamic team, fostering partnerships, and delivering impactful programs that empower students to achieve their professional goals through innovative...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in recruiting, developing talent, and enhancing employer branding. This role focuses on improving recruitment processes, creating tailored training, and representing the firm at indust...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $215K *

Drive impactful results by leading cross-functional teams and executing strategic initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and drive growth. Collaborate with stakeholders to innovate solu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $215K *

Advance the strategic vision by managing cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving continuous improvement across projects...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a premier facility by leading operations, ensuring high-quality care, managing budgets, and fostering a safe environment for residents and staff while achieving company standard...

3 weeks ago

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

$200K - $230K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and optimization of HR operations. Drive compliance, enhance payroll accuracy, and build scalable processes that support a growing organization. Collaborate c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.