Director of Recruiting

Compensation: $130k-$150K base plus bonusesOur client is seeking an experienced Director of Recruiting to lead recruiting and talent growth efforts within a fast-paced, relationship-driven financial services organization in Philadelphia.This individual will take ownership of the recruiting function, combining hands-on candidate sourcing and relationship building with recruiting strategy, pipeline management, process improvement, and partnership with leadership. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of recruiting high-quality talent, developing creative sourcing strategies, and building strong candidate pipelines in competitive markets.This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys both the strategic and hands-on sides of recruiting and wants to play an important role in the continued growth of the organization.Key Responsibilities:Recruiting Strategy & Leadership:Own and execute the overall recruiting strategy for the organizationPartner closely with leadership to understand hiring needs, growth goals, and ideal candidate profilesDevelop sourcing strategies to consistently build strong pipelines of qualified candidatesEvaluate current recruiting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, candidate quality, and hiring outcomesTrack recruiting activity, hiring results, retention, and other key recruiting metricsServe as a recruiting partner and resource to leadership throughout the hiring processFull Cycle Recruiting & Candidate Management:Manage the full recruiting lifecycle from sourcing and initial outreach through interviews, offers, and onboarding supportProactively source and engage candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, networking, social media, events, and direct outreachConduct initial candidate interviews and assess experience, motivation, and overall fitCoordinate and manage the interview process with leadership and internal stakeholdersMaintain consistent communication and build strong relationships with candidates throughout the processHelp drive offers to acceptance and maintain engagement through the candidate’s start datePipeline Development & Recruiting Operations:Build and maintain ongoing pipelines for current and future hiring needsMaintain accurate candidate information and recruiting activity within the ATSUse recruiting data and metrics to evaluate sourcing effectiveness and identify areas for improvementIdentify recruiting bottlenecks and proactively develop solutionsContinuously evaluate new sourcing channels, tools, and recruiting strategiesNetworking & Employer Brand:Build relationships with centers of influence, referral partners, professional organizations, and community groupsDevelop creative strategies for generating candidate referralsAttend networking events, career fairs, and industry functionsHelp strengthen the organization’s employer brand and presence within the Philadelphia marketDevelop relationships that create long-term recruiting pipelinesQualifications:5 to 7+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience requiredDemonstrated success managing full-cycle recruiting from sourcing through offer acceptanceExperience developing and executing recruiting and sourcing strategiesStrong proactive sourcing skills with experience identifying and engaging passive candidatesExperience recruiting within financial services, professional services, sales, or another relationship-driven industry strongly preferredProven ability to partner with senior leadership and hiring managersStrong networking and relationship-building skillsComfortable using recruiting metrics and data to evaluate performance and improve resultsExperience with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing toolsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsHighly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detailSelf-starter who is comfortable taking ownership of the recruiting functionAbility to balance strategic recruiting initiatives with hands-on day-to-day recruitingComfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environmentCompensation & Incentives:Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunitiesPerformance incentives tied to hiring results, retention, and recruiting goalsOpportunity to take ownership of and help shape the organization’s recruiting strategyStrong long-term growth opportunity within the organization