How to hire a recruitment director

How to hire a recruitment director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step recruitment director hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a recruitment director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new recruitment director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your recruitment director job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a recruitment director for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A recruitment director's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, recruitment directors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of recruitment directors.

   Type of Recruitment Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Recruitment Director	Human resources managers plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization’s management and its employees.	$36-82
   Staffing Manager	A staffing manager is responsible for overseeing the overall staffing operations of the company, identifying the staffing needs for each department by coordinating with hiring managers for their requirements and specific instructions for job postings. Staffing managers monitor the performance of the staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring that the recruitment operations adhere to the company's policies and structured guidelines... Show more	$17-34
   Employee Relations Manager	An employee relations manager's responsibilities revolve around maintaining a strong professional relationship between employees and a company's management. They are also in charge of resolving conflicts and issues within the workplace, providing technical support on all employee programs, developing orientation and workshop activities among trainees and new members of the workforce, and addressing their concerns promptly and professionally... Show more	$28-53

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Applicant Tracking Systems
   • Human Resources
   • Healthcare
   • Recruitment Process
   • Recruitment Strategies
   • Recruitment Efforts
   • Professional Development
   • Linkedin
   • Interview Process
   • Business Development
   • Career Fairs
   • Direct Reports
   • Facebook
   • ROI

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage onsite logistics for interviews; research, evaluate and negotiate compensation packages.
   • Initiate and strengthen healthcare and service sales partnerships by applying business development strategies.
   • Lead recruiters and recruiting coordinators supporting the lines of business.
   • Compose special posts and articles for the company careers Facebook site.
   • Create and maintain recruiting databases, ROI and department budget reports.
   • Develop company presence on LinkedIn to attract top talent and develop the referral source.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your recruitment director job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A recruitment director salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a recruitment director in Arkansas may be lower than in Nevada, and an entry-level recruitment director usually earns less than a senior-level recruitment director. Additionally, a recruitment director with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average recruitment director salary

   $114,841yearly

   $55.21 hourly rate

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   Entry-level recruitment director salary

   $76,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 29, 2026

   Average recruitment director salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$149,182	$72
   2	Connecticut	$141,202	$68
   3	New York	$140,214	$67
   4	Maryland	$137,603	$66
   5	District of Columbia	$137,003	$66
   6	Washington	$131,113	$63
   7	Michigan	$130,195	$63
   8	Massachusetts	$128,662	$62
   9	Rhode Island	$127,340	$61
   10	New Jersey	$124,592	$60
   11	Texas	$122,190	$59
   12	Pennsylvania	$117,984	$57
   13	Arizona	$116,886	$56
   14	Illinois	$115,151	$55
   15	Utah	$114,081	$55
   16	West Virginia	$111,835	$54
   17	Virginia	$109,255	$53
   18	Indiana	$104,880	$50
   19	Colorado	$100,791	$48
   20	Idaho	$99,971	$48

   Average recruitment director salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Oliver Wyman	$181,436	$87.23
   2	GradyHealth	$148,633	$71.46
   3	Elanco	$142,532	$68.53
   4	Accenture	$140,243	$67.42
   5	BridgePoint Healthcare	$135,045	$64.93
   6	MongoDB	$129,599	$62.31
   7	Bluehawk Consulting	$128,524	$61.79
   8	Erlanger Health System	$121,883	$58.60
   9	Oxford Global Resources	$117,812	$56.64
   10	Oliver	$117,332	$56.41
   11	Salesforce	$117,002	$56.25
   12	Virtusa	$115,193	$55.38	2
   13	Havas Edge	$110,358	$53.06
   14	Ansys	$109,150	$52.48
   15	West Virginia University	$108,915	$52.36
   16	Community Medical and Dental Care, Inc	$108,815	$52.31
   17	The Siegfried Group	$107,006	$51.45
   18	Hope Health Systems	$106,245	$51.08
   19	BECU	$105,742	$50.84
   20	Aditi Consulting	$104,643	$50.31

4. Writing a recruitment director job description

   A job description for a recruitment director role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a recruitment director job description:

   Recruitment director job description example

   Are you a leader in the recruiting and staffing industry who's craving upward mobility, access to the executive team, opportunities to implement new ideas, and have a peer group that shares your same ambitions and commitment to success? If so, keep reading!
   LaSalle Network is hiring a Director of Recruiting in our downtown Chicago office. In this position, you will drive the growth of your business unit by developing managers as well as recruiters, ensuring that KPIs are achieved, and collaborating with business development managers to maintain and grow client relationships. You will look at the business with a strategic mindset, identifying areas of opportunity and implementing process improvements to achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets.
   
   Director of Recruiting Responsibilities :
   Supervise the daily activities of a team of recruiters/project managers and unit managers Ensure the growth of the unit's overall revenue, gross profit, headcount, and hours worked Work with unit managers to ensure recruiting activity metrics are met Develop and execute sourcing strategies for existing job orders and proactive pipelines for key roles Build relationships with clients and identify opportunities for additional business Assist team with handling escalated issues from candidates, employees, and clients Provide coaching and ongoing development to unit managers and recruiters/project managers Build presence in the local marketplace through participation in networking events and professional organizations
   
   Director of Recruiting Requirements :
   Bachelor's degree strongly preferred 5+ years of experience in the staffing and recruiting industry, with at least 2 years of experience in management Proven track record of growing the revenue of a recruiting team Prior experience recruiting for roles in the accounting & finance space is strongly preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   
   We are seeking someone who is passionate about leading and developing others, applying their staffing and recruiting expertise to help our clients grow, and helping a high-performing recruiting team become even more successful. If this sounds like you, please apply for this Director of Recruiting role today!
   
   Thank you,
   
   Megan Trzcinski
   
   Senior Director
   
   LaSalle Network
   
   Keywords and Related Terms : director of recruiting , recruiting director , staffing , staffing manager , recruiting manager , talent acquisition manager , recruiting #LI-ADMIN
   
   LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
   
   LaSalle Network is the leading provider of professional staffing and recruiting services. LaSalle has worked with more than 10,000 companies, ranging from Fortune 500s to start ups. With units specializing in accounting and finance, administrative, marketing, executive search, technology, supply chain, healthcare revenue cycle, call center, and human resources, LaSalle serves companies of all sizes and across all industries.

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5. Post your job

   To find recruitment directors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any recruitment directors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level recruitment directors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your recruitment director job on Zippia to find and recruit recruitment director candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as hrcrossing, ihirehr, hrjobs, shrm hr jobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting recruitment directors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new recruitment director

   Once you've selected the best recruitment director candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new recruitment director first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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