Director of Recruiting

CMC Recruiting • W2 Full-time • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States • $130k - $150k / year • 19h ago

Firm Type: Broker Dealer, Insurance

Total Compensation Range (Base + Commissions/Bonus): -

Compensation: $130k-$150K base plus bonuses

Our 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 organization
Partner closely with leadership to understand hiring needs, growth goals, and ideal candidate profiles
Develop sourcing strategies to consistently build strong pipelines of qualified candidates
Evaluate current recruiting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, candidate quality, and hiring outcomes
Track recruiting activity, hiring results, retention, and other key recruiting metrics
Serve as a recruiting partner and resource to leadership throughout the hiring process

Full Cycle Recruiting & Candidate Management:

Manage the full recruiting lifecycle from sourcing and initial outreach through interviews, offers, and onboarding support
Proactively source and engage candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, networking, social media, events, and direct outreach
Conduct initial candidate interviews and assess experience, motivation, and overall fit
Coordinate and manage the interview process with leadership and internal stakeholders
Maintain consistent communication and build strong relationships with candidates throughout the process
Help drive offers to acceptance and maintain engagement through the candidate’s start date

Pipeline Development & Recruiting Operations:

Build and maintain ongoing pipelines for current and future hiring needs
Maintain accurate candidate information and recruiting activity within the ATS
Use recruiting data and metrics to evaluate sourcing effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
Identify recruiting bottlenecks and proactively develop solutions
Continuously evaluate new sourcing channels, tools, and recruiting strategies

Networking & Employer Brand:

Build relationships with centers of influence, referral partners, professional organizations, and community groups
Develop creative strategies for generating candidate referrals
Attend networking events, career fairs, and industry functions
Help strengthen the organization’s employer brand and presence within the Philadelphia market
Develop relationships that create long-term recruiting pipelines

Qualifications:

5 to 7+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience required
Demonstrated success managing full-cycle recruiting from sourcing through offer acceptance
Experience developing and executing recruiting and sourcing strategies
Strong proactive sourcing skills with experience identifying and engaging passive candidates
Experience recruiting within financial services, professional services, sales, or another relationship-driven industry strongly preferred
Proven ability to partner with senior leadership and hiring managers
Strong networking and relationship-building skills
Comfortable using recruiting metrics and data to evaluate performance and improve results
Experience with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail
Self-starter who is comfortable taking ownership of the recruiting function
Ability to balance strategic recruiting initiatives with hands-on day-to-day recruiting
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Compensation & Incentives:

Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunities
Performance incentives tied to hiring results, retention, and recruiting goals
Opportunity to take ownership of and help shape the organization’s recruiting strategy
Strong long-term growth opportunity within the organization