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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$122K - $190K *

Join to shape and elevate our engineering recruiting strategy, driving full-cycle searches, enhancing candidate experience, and building exceptional talent pipelines in a dynamic, high-growth environm...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive the growth of our engineering team by partnering with leaders to define hiring needs, execute full-cycle recruiting, and enhance our presence in the SF tech community. Shape the future of our AI...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Manage procurement strategy and operations, overseeing supplier relationships, category plans, and purchasing teams to optimize spend and ensure compliance across multiple sites while supporting produ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by engaging with technical professionals, driving candidate experience, and building lasting relationships with clients. This role demands proactive outreach and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$139K - $232K *

Champion drug development by leading cross-functional teams to optimize project strategies, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of critical milestones in a complex life sciences environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at enterprise cybersecurity by leading strategy, compliance, and risk management across IT and OT environments. Ensure regulatory adherence, bolster incident response, and enhance...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $250K *

Empower our hiring journey by leading full-cycle recruiting, optimizing processes, and building a top-tier talent brand while collaborating with executives to meet our diverse team needs in a dynamic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee and manage clinical operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency in trials. Drive patient recruitment, budget management, and staff development while maintaining high-quality standards and f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Elevate client partnerships by leading strategic initiatives, managing cross-channel teams, and driving growth for diverse accounts. Foster collaboration and deliver exceptional results while navigati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $165K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $189K *

Lead the charge in executing a global media relations strategy to enhance reputation and narrative. Utilize strong storytelling and media judgment to navigate a fast-paced environment, ensuring impact...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $242K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing a comprehensive Change Management strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful transitions and stakeholder engagement throughout...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $242K *

Champion the development and execution of a comprehensive Change Management strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful transitions and stakeholder engagement throughout t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $242K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in Change Management, driving strategy and execution across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful transitions and adoption of initiatives, l...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $242K *

Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Change Management strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful transitions and stakeholder engagement throughout the d...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $242K *

Shape the future of change management by leading strategic initiatives that drive successful transitions for stakeholders. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective adoption and sustainment of chan...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $242K *

Partner with us to lead and execute a comprehensive Change Management strategy, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful transitions and stakeholder engagement in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $165K *

Engage as a platform expert to drive advisor adoption and funding through insightful solutions, training, and relationship management. Utilize technical expertise to enhance workflows and ensure seaml...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence by leading the S&OP strategy, aligning resources with business goals, and optimizing capacity planning across the network to enhance efficiency and service delivery...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Champions operational excellence by enhancing hotel management strategies, driving revenue growth, ensuring guest satisfaction, and fostering a motivated team. Collaborate to create memorable experien...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in strategic talent acquisition and workforce planning, enhancing organizational development initiatives. Drive recruitment processes, optimize HR operations, and foster a culture of c...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

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

$162K - $243K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical trials through strategic oversight and collaboration. Lead project management efforts globally, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline objectives are m...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $290K *

Transform strategic direction by partnering with leadership to drive growth, evaluate opportunities, and translate insights into actionable initiatives that enhance customer value and ensure sustainab...

Georgia, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of medical staff services by leading credentialing initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards, and integrating clinical strategies to enhance operational efficiency and quali...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $118K *

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

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.