Recruiting Director - Siegfried Advisory

Recruiting DirectorReporting to the Chief Executive Officer of Siegfried Advisory and as part of the Siegfried Advisory Leadership Team, the Recruiting Director is responsible for owning and delivering recruiting outcomes across the Firm, including hiring results, pipeline strength, and the effectiveness and scalability of the recruiting model.This role will build, evolve, and lead Siegfried Advisory's recruiting function, transitioning from a predominantly agency and Referral Appreciation Program-driven model to a more balanced approach (in non-Tax Resourcing areas) incorporating direct sourcing, disciplined process execution, and proactive pipeline development across Financial Advisory Services, Tax Advisory Services, Operations, and Leadership roles.The Recruiting Director is accountable for driving a high-quality, efficient, and consistent recruiting process, while ensuring an exceptional experience for candidates and stakeholders. This role requires a hands-on leader who can operate and execute in the near term while building a scalable, high-performing recruiting capability aligned with the Firm's growth objectives.Essential Functions & Key ResponsibilitiesOverallOwn end-to-end execution of the recruiting process from initial candidate engagement through close, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiencyBuild and maintain strong, relationship-driven candidate pipelines, ensuring continuous recruiting activity aligned to hiring needsIdentify, engage, and recruit high-caliber professionals aligned with Siegfried's High Performance Model and cultural expectationsLead ongoing collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment, improve outcomes, and strengthen recruiting strategyEstablish and enforce clear expectations and accountability across all participants in the recruiting processDevelop, coach, and hold accountable the Siegfried Advisory Recruiting Coordinator(s) to deliver at a high levelEnsure an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience, with a focus on responsiveness, professionalism, and follow-throughSiegfried Advisory Recruiting Model OwnershipOwn the design, execution, and continuous improvement of Siegfried Advisory's recruiting model across all service lines and functionsBuild and scale direct sourcing capabilities (in all non-TR areas), including proactive market mapping, targeted outreach, and pipeline development for key rolesReduce reliance on external agencies by strengthening internal sourcing effectiveness and recruiting execution in all non-TR areasMaintain and optimize the current Tax Resourcing recruiting model, improving coordination, visibility, and consistency of executionStandardize recruiting processes to ensure clarity, scalability, and disciplined execution across the FirmOwn recruiting performance metrics, including pipeline strength, time-to-fill, conversion rates, and overall hiring effectivenessDrive continuous improvement in recruiting efficiency, including speed, coordination, and decision-making effectivenessImplement structured tracking, reporting, and data-driven insights across all stages of the recruiting lifecycleEnhance interview quality and candidate assessment through strong process design, preparation, and feedback disciplineBuild and sustain multi-channel pipelines leveraging agencies, referrals, and direct sourcing strategies for all non-TR areasPartner with The Siegfried Group recruiting leadership to ensure alignment and leverage of shared capabilities where appropriateSupervisory Responsibility This position supervises the Siegfried Advisory Recruiting Coordinator(s).Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree from an accredited university10+ years of recruiting experience, with demonstrated success in professional services environments, in particular finance, accounting, and tax talent disciplinesProven experience recruiting for a broad range of roles, including leadership, advisory, business development, and operational positionsDemonstrated experience building, scaling, or significantly enhancing recruiting functions, including the development of direct sourcing capabilities and proactive pipeline strategiesDemonstrated ownership of recruiting outcomes, including hiring results, pipeline strength, process effectiveness, and stakeholder alignmentStrong understanding of financial advisory, accounting, and tax talent markets, including candidate profiles, competitive dynamics, and sourcing strategiesProven ability to operate with a strong commercial mindset, aligning recruiting priorities with business growth objectives and talent needsTrack record of reducing reliance on external agencies through the development of effective internal recruiting capabilities, while appropriately leveraging external partners where neededExperience building and managing multi-channel recruiting pipelines, including agency, referral, and direct sourcing approachesStrong time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and insights to drive decision-making and improve recruiting outcomesDemonstrated leadership capability, including setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and developing team membersExperience mentoring, coaching, and developing recruiting team members, including driving performance and supporting long-term professional growthSuperior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, engage candidates effectively, and convey complex ideas clearly and conciselyExceptional relationship-building skills, with a passion and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain compelling, trust-based connections with candidates and stakeholdersHighly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple processes simultaneously, and execute with consistency in a fast-paced environmentSelflessly collaborative, with demonstrated success working across functions in an entrepreneurial, high-expectation environmentStrong alignment with Siegfried's culture and values, including fairness, honesty, trustworthiness, respectfulness, flexibility, and a strong work ethicExperience using Workday Recruiting, customer relationship management systems, and data analytics tools to support pipeline management, tracking, and process rigorFamiliarity with modern recruiting tools, technologies, and automation to enhance efficiency, scalability, and insight generationProficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, with the ability to support reporting, communication, and data analysisA minimum of 15% travel required, as applicable or requestedAbility to work nine to ten hours per day consistently throughout the yearAbility and willingness to work in a Siegfried office as requested, in accordance with company policyAvailability to work nights and weekends, as neededEntrepreneurial spirit and commitment to Firm's visionStrong intangibles aligning with High Performance Model®LocationYou must be commutable to one of the following office locations: New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Wilmington, DE; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Miami, FL; or Chicago, ILFLSA / At-Will EmploymentThis position is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards ActThis position is and will remain at-will in natureLearn more about our Total Compensation Philosophy and State Specific Information. 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