Director of Recruiting

Our client is an award-winning staffing firm with more than 40 years of experience providing Staffing, HR, and IT solutions to companies across multiple industries. They are conducting a confidential search for a Director of Recruiting to lead and mentor their multi-disciplinary recruitment teams.

Based in Greenville, South Carolina, the firm has provided services to companies across 50 states and multiple countries. Their key services include recruiting, staffing, and Employer of Record Services (EOR) for a diverse range of industries including defense, architecture & engineering, automotive, construction, manufacturing, nuclear power, and shipbuilding industries. The company is positioned for rapid growth, and the new Director of Recruiting will play an integral role in the acceleration of this growth.

The ideal candidate is a senior leader with a proven track record of success in staffing and recruiting, deep expertise in cutting-edge sourcing techniques, a drive to succeed, and a passion for inspiring recruiters and managers to achieve their full potential. The Director of Recruiting will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for the recruiting teams, refining and standardizing recruiting best practices, and ensuring recruiters meet and exceed performance targets to maintain the highest level of service for the firm’s clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy:
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of recruiting managers and their respective teams across multiple recruiting verticals.
• Define and implement a comprehensive staffing strategy that aligns with the firm's overall business goals.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for all teams, providing continuous coaching, training, and professional development to ensure goals are met.
• Develop onboarding and new hire training programs for Recruiting Managers and Recruiters.
• Develop and manage nascent recruitment verticals within the organization.
• Operations and Growth:
• Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, from client intake to candidate placement, with a focus on balancing speed, efficiency, and quality.
• Develop and implement best practices for sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate management.
• Optimize the use of the company applicant tracking system and other recruitment technologies to enhance team productivity.
• Analyze market trends and competitors to maintain a competitive edge.
• Client Relations:
• Train recruiters and new account managers in best practices for building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with key clients.
• Serve as an escalation point for client issues.
• Understand the specific hiring needs across various industries to support team-specific goals.
• Financial Management:
• Develop and manage the departmental budget.
• Drive revenue growth and profitability across all teams.
• Report on financial performance, team metrics, and strategic initiatives to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the staffing industry, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Past experience as a full cycle agency recruiter is required.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple recruiting teams and working with diverse industry specializations
• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field.

·       Skilled labor industry knowledge and experience strongly preferred.

• Deep understanding of recruiting metrics, operations, and best practices.

Technical Skills & Software

• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment software.
• Strong experience with MS Office applications including PowerPoint and Excel

Key Attributes

• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.