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Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid, Mon–Wed in office)

Compensation: $125k base | Year One OTE ~$185k

We're partnering with one of the fastest-growing talent and consulting firms in North America to hire a Director of Recruitment for their West Coast team. This is an operational leadership role overseeing a team of four recruiters, with a focus on driving results, optimizing processes, and building strong client partnerships across VMS and MSP accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of recruiters supporting major IT staffing accounts
• Ensure roles are assigned, prioritized, and filled with urgency
• Provide training, mentorship, and coaching to elevate recruiter performance
• Drive accountability through metrics, reviews, and goal setting
• Oversee team productivity and recruitment best practices
• Partner with leadership and sales to align recruiting strategies with client needs
• Participate in forecasting, budgeting, and operational planning
• Strategize to overcome challenges and optimize delivery against client expectations

Requirements

• 5+ years of staffing industry experience (must-have)
• Proven track record working on VMS and MSP roles (must-have)
• Demonstrated success in recruiting leadership and team development
• Experience with training, coaching, and performance management
• Strong operational mindset focused on process, productivity, and results
• Consistent job history and career progression

What's Offered

• First-year earnings potential of ~$185k
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a growth-focused environment
• Collaborative, agile culture with a Fortune 1000 client base

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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