Director of Recruiting

Roofing World is looking for a highly experienced Director of Recruiting to oversee all talent acquisition operations in our company. In this role you will be responsible for determining the objectives and strategic direction of the recruiting team and enhancing our employer branding efforts.

You will identify the company’s recruitment needs, oversee the development and advertisement of our job ads, and manage the screening and selection process.

As the Director of Recruiting, you will ensure all hiring initiatives meet the company’s overarching strategy and comply with state and federal employment regulations.

To succeed in this position, you should be a process-driven professional with strong leadership skills and an in depth understanding of best recruitment practices and U.S. labor laws. Our ideal candidate has a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration and at least 10 years of experience in talent acquisition management. Certifications such as SHRM-CP, SPHR, OR CPLP will be considered an advantage.

Principal/Job Activities

* Identify the company’s recruitment needs, define objectives, and work closely with hiring managers to determine the most effective hiring strategies.

* Seek and obtain talent from other companies, not just sourcing through resumes in job postings.

* Develop and streamline internal recruitment guidelines, policies, and processes.

* Manage candidate outreach via various online platforms to find the best potential candidates.

* Establish criteria for candidate interviews and assessments and assist in finalizing hiring decisions, especially for senior roles.

* Work closely with legal department to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations in our recruitment efforts.

* Monitor the performance of our recruiting programs using various KPI’s, such as cost per hire, turnover rates, and time to hire.

Requirements of the Director of Recruiting

* Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness with strong written and verbal communication skills;

* High English proficiency with the ability to communicate, articulately and gracefully;

* 5+ years of Recruitment experience in large company setting;

* Highly organized and able to switch priorities on a daily basis;

* Demonstrated ability to manage recruiting operations;

* Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards;

* Experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing and employment branding;

* Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone;

* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;

* Education: The Director of Recruiting must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D and a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. An equivalent of the same in working experience is also acceptable for this position.

* Experience: A candidate for this position must have at least 5-7 years in working experience in a recruiting position, preferably working in a fast-paced and highly competitive business. The candidate must have a proven and successful experience managing full-cycle recruiting processes consisting of sourcing, screening, on-boarding, coaching, and terminating.

* Communication Skills: Communication skills are also imperative for this position, both in written and in verbal form. As the head of the recruiting department he must be able to convey information and instructions down the line in a clear and concise manner, which will determine the efficiency and effectiveness of junior recruiting department. Communication skills are also important in enabling smooth cross-functional communications as well as facilitating smooth communications with candidates and talents in the market, being able to clearly articulate the business’s messages and bring out a positive image of the business.

* Computer Skills/Ms Office: A suitable candidate must have superior computer skills and demonstrate proficiency in the use of Ms Word, Ms Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, all necessary for the creation of visually and verbally engaging reports for HR executives and key stakeholders.

* Interpersonal Skills: The candidate must have an ability to work in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment, be innovative and willing to take risks, be welcoming to change, and be proactive and self-motivated working under minimal supervision. He must have excellent problem solving skills, work comfortably in a cross-functional setting, have a strong executive presence, work comfortably with senior business leadership and executives, and demonstrate composure under stress and in times of ambiguity.

* Leadership/People Skills: The Director of Recruiting must also have exceptional leadership skills, demonstrating an ability to influence senior business executives and to drive a cross-functional team in an aligned direction. He must be able to build meaningful and lasting relationships with others naturally, which will enable him to relate with candidates and talents in the field easily, allowing for easier acquisition and retention of valuable personnel in the business.