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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$140K - $160K *

Empower client growth as a strategic advisor, managing senior relationships across diverse B2B sectors. Drive innovation, optimize media strategies, and develop talent while ensuring operational excel...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives across diverse B2B portfolios. Drive client growth through innovative media planning, executive relationship management, and talent development, ensur...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $151K *

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

$80K - $88K *

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2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$155K - $165K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$155K - $165K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $120K *

Elevate your recruiting expertise by leading talent acquisition efforts for federal IT programs. Manage full-cycle recruiting independently, partner with hiring leaders, and drive successful staffing...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$200K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $194K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $194K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

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

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

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $273K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $231K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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

$115K - $125K *

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1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

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2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

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4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.