Data & AI Permanent Recruitment Leader – NYC

Harnham; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham is expanding its New York City team and seeking an experienced Permanent Recruitment Manager to drive growth and lead a high-performing desk. This player-coach role combines people leadership with active recruitment, client development, and revenue generation.

You will manage, coach, and develop a team of permanent recruiters while remaining hands-on to grow your own desk, build client relationships, and contribute directly to revenue.

Qualifications

• Experience in permanent recruitment or staffing is essential.
• Demonstrated track record of individual billing success.
• Experience selling to technology, data, analytics, or AI clients is a plus.
• Strong business development and account management skills are required.
• Leadership experience with hands-on market activity is valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of permanent recruiters.
• Continue to lead your own recruitment desk and drive revenue.
• Improve team performance via 1:1s, reviews, and coaching sessions.
• Develop new business and expand existing client relationships.
• Support BD, candidate delivery, negotiation, and closing processes.
• Partner with senior leadership on hiring and growth strategy.

Skills

Permanent recruitment

Billing/production

BD & account mgmt

Leading from the front

Team coaching

Job description

Harnham is expanding its New York City team and seeking an experienced Permanent Recruitment Manager to drive growth and lead a high-performing desk. This player-coach role combines people leadership with active recruitment, client development, and revenue generation.

You will manage, coach, and develop a team of permanent recruiters while remaining hands-on to grow your own desk, build client relationships, and contribute directly to revenue.