LHH Recruitment Solutions - Producing Director Temp - Hybrid - Seattle, WA

The Adecco Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adecco Group in Seattle seeks a Producing Director to grow and manage a division, develop a cohesive team, and deliver revenue and profitability for the market. You will maintain your own book of business while leading your staff to meet division goals.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and proven experience in profit-centre management and direct hire staffing. You will coach, source talent, forecast, and drive client relationships across the market.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in office and virtual environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to evaluate information and make sound judgments.
• Collaborative mindset to drive results.
• Leadership practices to develop employees and performance.
• Knowledge of related laws and compliance.
• Ability to influence outcomes at multiple levels.
• Performs under pressure and manages crises effectively.
• Familiarity with sales and recruiting best practices.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and coach division personnel, with performance remediation when needed.
• Actively source candidates for internal opportunities and participate in selections.
• Lead and motivate staff to achieve market and division goals.
• Drive personal GP and manage division results.
• Hold regular staff and training meetings and business reviews.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure order coverage.
• Utilize forecasting to increase revenue and gross profit.
• Execute business strategy and direct outbound revenue activities.
• Solicit new business and grow existing client base.
• Oversee pay/bill rate and invoicing procedures to meet GM% targets.
• Monitor division expenses and credit/collections processes.
• Maintain client and candidate relationships and market knowledge.
• Develop solutions for client-related issues and ensure satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment laws.
• Demonstrate the 5Hs (Honesty, Human connection, Helpfulness, Hope, Hustle).
• Lead participation in community and professional organizations.
• Coordinate trade shows and interface with Corporate Office.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Compliance knowledge

Team collaboration

Crisis management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in accounting or business

Master's preferred

Job description

About the role

The Producing Director is responsible for the growth, maintenance, development and profitability of a division of a market team while successfully developing a cohesive and productive team for sustaining growth and expansion. The Producing Director will maintain his or her own book of business while successfully leading his or her team to meet practice area and division revenue and profitability goals.

What you’ll be doing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for leading, developing and coaching division personnel, to include performance improvement measures or, if necessary, terminations, in both in person and virtual environments.
• Actively source candidates for internal opportunities; participate in the selection process as required.
• Lead and motivate staff to achieve market, division and individual goals.
• Drive personal GP, as well as managing the activity and results of division personnel.
• Conduct daily and weekly staff and training meetings, as well as periodic business review meetings.
• Collaborate cross functionally with other producing directors/market directors to ensure coverage on all client orders.
• Utilize forecasting and forecasting compliance to increase division revenue, gross profit and direct contribution.
• Execute on the business strategy; direct staff and conducts outbound sales activities to build revenue and GP dollars.
• Solicit new business and develop the existing client base through marketing efforts and inside sales activities.
• Oversee Pay/Bill Rate/Invoicing procedures to ensure target GM%.
• Monitor and control division expenses and credit & collections processes.
• Effectively manage all client and candidate relationships.
• Maintain knowledge of industry, economic trends, local market and competitors.
• Develop solutions regarding client-related issues to ensure client satisfaction and execute on same.
• Ensure company policy, as well as federal, state and local employment law compliance.
• Exhibit the LHH RS US 5Hs of Honesty, Human connection, Helpfulness, Hope and Hustle in all working relationships with colleagues, clients, candidates and vendors.
• Lead participation efforts in community and professional organization involvement.
• Coordinate job/trade shows.
• Interface with Corporate Office.

About you

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Master’s Degree is preferred.

6 years prior experience managing a profit center.

5 years relevant direct hire/staffing industry experience.

Prior successful sales experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Proven leadership ability in both an office and virtual environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to proactively establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to evaluate information, identify key issues and formulate conclusions based on sound, practical judgment, experience and common sense.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a results-driven, team oriented environment.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply sound leadership practices, including developing employees by inspiring, encouraging and providing constructive feedback to improve performance.
• Ability to interpret and apply related federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Ability to effectively influence others at various levels within the organization.
• Ability to act accordingly under strong pressure, along with the ability to effectively manage crisis situations.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply best practices and standards in sales and recruiting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Why choose us?

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident, and insightful.

Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset -that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while the sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together.

Make an impact where it matters most.

A journey to bring out the best in you

We believe that understanding the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We have zero tolerance for any unlawful discrimination or harassment, against any employee, associate, or candidate, at any stage of that person’s journey with us. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employer/Veterans/Disabled the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

https://www.adeccogroup.com/privacy-policy/candidate-privacy-information-statement-en

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $80,168.40 - $124,982. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, key skills, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the position is also eligible for incentive compensation based on achievements outlined in the compensation plan.

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis up to 152 hours a year, 10 Paid Holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Posting date: 09-22-2026