Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About Company:

The SR Group is a global search and recruitment company that includes specialist consultancies such as Brewer Morris, Frazer Jones, and Taylor Root. Each of our recruitment brands is a leader in its field. No matter where you work within The SR Group, we provide a career path that ensures your aspirations are always within reach.

Our in-house learning and development experts, many of whom have been recruiters themselves, support new joiners to hit the ground running and help experienced professionals advance into senior and leadership roles.

Over the years, this structured pathway has proven successful, with many of our most influential managers and leaders having benefited from it directly.

We offer limitless opportunities, empowering our people to achieve their career goals.

About the Role:

The Principal Recruiter at The SR Group, US Inc, NYC office, plays a critical role in driving the recruitment strategy to meet our client’s growth and operational goals. This position is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment efforts, from sourcing and engaging top-tier candidates, and managing the interview and offer process with hiring managers to acquiring and driving new business. The Principal Recruiter will collaborate closely with business leaders on Marketing and Sales positions to develop innovative sourcing strategies that attract diverse and highly qualified talent. This role requires a strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution to build strong talent pipelines and enhance the overall candidate experience. Ultimately, the Principal Recruiter will contribute significantly to the company’s success by ensuring the right people are hired to support business objectives and foster a high-performance culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing or a related field.
• At least 7 years of 360-desk recruiting experience, preferably in a staffing agency environment.
• Proven track record of successfully recruiting for senior-level and specialized positions.
• Strong knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) (preferably Bullhorn) and other recruitment technologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline.
• Experience recruiting in the technology, finance, or professional services industries.
• Certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or AIRS Certified Recruiter.
• Familiarity with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) recruitment strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead recruitment teams or projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for senior and specialized roles across multiple departments.
• Own and manage a 360-desk: client acquisition, job intake, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and placement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates
• Partner with hiring managers and leadership to define hiring needs, role requirements, and candidate profiles.
• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies including direct sourcing, networking, and leveraging social media platforms.
• Manage candidate pipelines, conduct interviews, and provide timely feedback to ensure a smooth hiring process.
• Maintain accurate recruitment metrics and reports to track progress and improve hiring effectiveness.
• Coach and mentor junior recruiters to enhance team capabilities and ensure consistent recruitment standards.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve recruitment processes and employer branding.

Skills:

The Principal Recruiter utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills daily to build relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on hiring needs and expectations. Advanced sourcing skills are applied to identify and engage passive candidates through various channels, including social media and professional networks. Analytical skills are essential for interpreting recruitment metrics and adjusting strategies to improve efficiency and quality of hires. Leadership and mentoring skills are used to guide junior recruiters, fostering a collaborative and high-performing recruitment team. Additionally, proficiency with ATS and recruitment software streamlines workflow and enhances candidate tracking and reporting.

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