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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$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing recruitment strategies and processes, collaborating with HR management to attract top talent across multiple locations while ensuring compliance and effective onboarding i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$152K - $262K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing strategic brand partnerships that enhance institutional goals. Collaborate across teams to optimize partnerships, ensuring measurable outcomes and effective...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $262K *

Shape the future of brand partnerships by leading strategic initiatives, managing relationships, and optimizing collaborations to enhance institutional goals and drive measurable outcomes across diver...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in high-volume recruiting, developing strategies to fill critical roles while managing multiple pipelines and collaborating with managers to meet organizational needs for talent acquis...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive compliance excellence by leading enterprise-wide programs, ensuring adherence to legal standards, and protecting privacy rights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of et...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$215K - $250K *

Join a team that's driving impactful change in healthcare. As Chief of Staff, you'll support the CRO, manage key projects, and ensure alignment across the Revenue organization, gaining invaluable insi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $133K *

Lead full-cycle recruiting for interns and recent graduates, building talent pipelines and strengthening university partnerships. Deliver exceptional candidate experiences while collaborating with hir...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Drive the full recruitment lifecycle, collaborating with hiring managers to attract top talent and implement effective staffing strategies while ensuring compliance with employment laws and maintainin...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Transform the recruitment landscape by managing the full lifecycle of talent acquisition. Collaborate with hiring managers to develop effective strategies, ensuring a diverse talent pool while maintai...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$122K - $190K *

Drive campus recruiting initiatives to attract top technical talent, managing events, candidate pipelines, and internship programs. Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure a seamless and inclusive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team to drive campus recruiting initiatives, manage internship programs, and build relationships with universities. Shape the future of talent acquisition in a high-growth environment w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading enterprise-wide analytics and decision support. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance financial planning, operational effectiveness, and strategic insight...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $110K *

Transform Resident Doctor employment affairs across British Columbia by providing strategic leadership and operational oversight. Collaborate with healthcare and educational leaders to enhance integra...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $95K *

Join us to enhance career development services for students and alumni, fostering employer partnerships and visibility. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to prepare individuals for success in thei...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $95K *

Champion career development by advising students and alumni, creating employer partnerships, and enhancing visibility through workshops and networking. Collaborate with stakeholders to prepare candida...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the full-cycle recruiting process for diverse tech talent, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance sourcing strategies, candidate experience, and employer branding in a fast-paced legal te...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion strategic talent acquisition initiatives, aligning workforce needs with business objectives. Lead and develop a skilled team while establishing partnerships and enhancing employer branding to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading the Talent Acquisition strategy to align with business goals. Guide workforce planning, develop talent pipelines, and collaborate with executive leaders to ensure organi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by partnering with leaders to define recruitment strategies, engage diverse talent, and enhance candidate experiences. Drive initiatives for early talent programs while leveragin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$350K - $490K *

Empower your career as a Medical Director, leading clinical excellence and shaping healthcare protocols. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance wellness in a Native Community and ensure high-qua...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Shape organizational success by partnering with leaders to align HR strategies with business goals, driving talent development, and enhancing employee engagement for a high-performance culture...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Empower organizational success by aligning HR strategies with business goals. Collaborate with leaders to enhance talent development, drive engagement, and foster a high-performance culture while navi...

Indiana, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle recruiting for technical and federal roles, managing candidate pipelines and screening processes. Collaborate with hiring managers to align on requirements and enhance em...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by enhancing marketing operations and driving efficiency across teams. Collaborate closely with leadership to identify process improvements, analyze performance data, and streamline w...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in sourcing and securing top talent for diverse sales roles. Manage full-cycle recruiting while building trusted relationships with leadership to optimize hiring strategies and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.