Director of Recruiting

Hays; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hays as a Director of Recruiting in Ottawa, where you will lead recruitment teams and drive strategic client development within the finance sector. This role is pivotal in building strong finance teams and ensuring exceptional service delivery, while working in a flexible and inclusive environment that values diversity and personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan

RRSP matching

Flexible working hybrid model

Work from anywhere 6x weeks per year

Internal global mobility after 2 years

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing recruitment teams.
• Strong understanding of CFO and Financial Analyst roles.
• Demonstrated success in strategic client development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing recruitment teams.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Market Research and Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring and Coaching

Education

Extensive experience in recruitment

Understanding of Accounting & Finance roles

Job description

At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. Together, we will work for your tomorrow, and the possibilities are endless. With over 50 years of business success, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. But joining Hays isn’t just about being part of a global business leader; together with over 12,000 people across 33 countries, you’ll be making a difference in the world of work.

THE POSITION

• BUILD PARTNERSHIPS : This presents an exceptional opportunity to make a substantial impact by expanding established desks and leading teams to achieve success across multiple locations. Working across various industries, you will be responsible for recruiting roles essential to an organization’s success, including CFO, Controller, Senior Accountant, Senior Financial Analyst, and Accounting Manager. By strategically filling these positions, you will contribute to building strong finance teams, driving revenue, and managing costs. Additionally, you will maintain and foster strong relationships with existing clients by providing exceptional customer service.
• THINK BEYOND : In this position, you will have a diverse set of duties and responsibilities. Alongside cultivating client relationships, you will conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to pinpoint untapped business prospects. This will entail formulating strategies to seize these opportunities and remain at the forefront of industry developments. Maintaining competitiveness and establishing yourself as a market expert will be fundamental aspects of the role.
• LEADERSHIP AND TEAM MANAGEMENT : We place great importance on ambition and the capacity to lead and manage teams. You will be leading teams of 5-10 people across various locations. Therefore, it is crucial to possess the determination to embrace new challenges and effectively lead teams. If you have a track record of mentoring and leading individuals, helping them progress to more advanced and leadership positions, it would be regarded as a highly valuable attribute. Additionally, strong commercial business acumen , the ability to lead client development for new and existing customers , and driving results in the team from a performance, fee, and people development point of view are essential.
• DO THE RIGHT THING : Our top priority is our candidates and clients, alongside the communities we operate in and our colleagues. We remain dedicated to act in their best interests, consistently demonstrating our commitment through our actions. We hold ourselves accountable for keeping our promises and fulfilling our commitments, maintaining our integrity, and upholding our reputation.

Qualifications :

• Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing and developing high-performing recruitment teams.
• Extensive recruitment experience within the Accounting & Finance sector, with a strong understanding of roles such as CFO, Controller, Senior Accountant, and Financial Analyst.
• Demonstrated success in generating recruitment fees and driving business growth through strategic client development and market expansion.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities through market research and analysis.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching team members, fostering career progression into senior and leadership roles.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships , delivering exceptional service and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills , with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A commitment to integrity, accountability, and ethical business practices , aligned with Hays’ values and mission.

BENEFITS and PERKS

• Competitive compensation plan, made up of industry leading commission and a base salary
• RRSP matching
• Flexible working hybrid model
• Work from anywhere 6x weeks per year
• Internal global mobility after 2 years & SO much more!

SUPPORTED TO SUCCEED

Backed by expert colleagues who want you to grow, you’ll have access to mark-leading tools, training and resources so that you’re set up to thrive. Believing that personal growth leads to professional progression, you will feel heard, valued and assured that we care about your wellbeing. This will enable you to reach your full potential, broadening your ability to make a positive impact on the world of work and leading to your own personal success.

OUR CULTURE

With the energy of the Hays culture behind you, you’ll be part of a progressive business that’s going places. Working flexibly and trusting each other to deliver, you’ll thrive in an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and motivating.

Everyone is welcome here. We have deep diversity. equity, and inclusion beliefs and goals (Search “Hays Our Promise” to read more). We encourage applicants from underrepresented and designated groups to apply, including women, indigenous people, visible or racial minorities, and persons with disabilities. We have active groups which you can tap into from day one including the Pride Network, Black Connect, Veterans, Neurodiversity, South Asian, Hispanic, Innovation lab, WE Lead (for female leaders) and Sustainability. We have a very active relationship with Big Brothers Big Sisters who we support with their work of supporting youth. You will be given in-depth training around different DE&I topics, which we believe are not only important for us, but for our clients and our candidates. Hays has a goal that by 2030 50% of our leaders globally will be female. We want to hear from you. You are welcome here.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Staffing and Recruiting

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