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 *

Drive the lateral attorney hiring process by collaborating with key stakeholders, managing recruiter relationships, and overseeing onboarding. Ensure effective integration and maintain hiring statisti...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Drive international student recruitment initiatives, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight to enhance enrollment and partnerships. Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment...

3 days ago

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

$135K - $165K *

Transform your career by leading strategic marketing and communications efforts that enhance brand identity and community engagement. Drive innovative initiatives and foster relationships to elevate i...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Transform recruiting operations by coordinating seamless interview processes, enhancing candidate experiences, and supporting scaling efforts across diverse teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to opt...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $170K *

Advance inclusive admissions in NYC Public Schools, overseeing complex enrollment processes for early childhood to high school. Lead policy development, manage stakeholder engagement, and enhance acce...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the HR workstream for Workday ERP Transformation, guiding design and delivery while ensuring compliance and operational readiness across multiple entities. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $170K *

Join the team to drive the recruitment process for commercial and operational roles in a fast-paced AI environment, navigating complex hiring across multiple hubs, and securing top-tier talent to fuel...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $212K *

Drive growth through innovative demand generation strategies, leveraging data and analytics to enhance pipeline performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize marketing efforts and l...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$142K - $193K *

Lead the charge in recruiting top-tier academic talent to tackle complex scientific challenges. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance candidate experiences and drive innovative sourcing strategie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading strategic development initiatives to secure major philanthropic gifts. Drive funding priorities through meaningful relationships, effectively managing prospects, and c...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the growth of a dynamic organization by owning talent acquisition and people operations. Drive scalable systems, optimize recruitment channels, and enhance employee experiences within a...

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

$155K - $193K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth through effective lateral partner recruitment. Collaborate with leadership and external partners to manage the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a high-qualit...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$165K - $206K *

Join a team that's dedicated to strategic growth through effective lateral partner recruitment. Collaborate with leadership to manage the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a high-quality candidate exper...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $193K *

Shape the future of legal recruitment by managing the lifecycle of lateral partner hiring. Collaborate with leadership and external partners to identify talent, streamline processes, and enhance candi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$237K - $284K *

Lead and innovate in chemical biology, bridging multiomic discovery with target ID. Manage a team to design chemical probes and develop new therapeutic modalities, integrating AI/ML-driven approaches...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic talent acquisition team, focusing on attracting top-tier sales and tech professionals while driving organizational success through expert recruitment strategie...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$208K - $299K *

Champion the development and scalability of enablement programs across GTM teams, leading a dedicated team of 11 to enhance onboarding and employee experience while driving measurable business outcome...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$269K - $373K *

Transform the Growth Platform by leading a team to integrate AI and ML, enhancing user engagement through personalized experiences and efficient experimentation, while driving strategic growth initiat...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K *

Join a dynamic team to lead video storytelling at a prestigious medical center. Oversee productions from concept to final approval, blending creativity with project management to deliver impactful con...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Optimize talent management strategies by leading a diverse team, aligning initiatives with business goals, and leveraging data insights to enhance organizational performance and inclusion practices ac...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in creating a robust HR operation that supports compliance and enhances employee experience while collaborating with leadership and managing a diverse workforce across multiple states...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of Talent Acquisition by architecting an AI-native operating system, leading a global team, and driving strategic transformation to enhance hiring outcomes and candidate experiences a...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping organizational growth by partnering with leaders to develop talent strategies, enhance workforce effectiveness, and drive employee engagement. This strategic role blends han...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform talent acquisition by developing strategies to attract diverse candidates, managing intern programs, and collaborating with hiring managers to ensure equitable selection processes across var...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $155K *

Unlock potential by driving revenue growth through new client acquisition and strategic partnerships. Collaborate across teams to position agency solutions, enhance client relations, and achieve excep...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.