Senior Recruitment Manager

Harnham; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Mid-Senior level Recruitment Leader in New York. The role involves driving business development, managing a team, and ensuring excellent candidate service. Ideal candidates will have strong staffing agency experience and a proven track record in a 360 recruitment model. This is a full-time position with a base pay range of $80,000 to $120,000 annually, emphasizing a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a management position within a staffing agency.
• Solid understanding of 360 recruitment agency operations.
• Ability to lead from the front while still billing.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development strategy and market mapping.
• Build relationships with hiring managers and cross-sell services.
• Drive team processes for excellent service to candidates.

Skills

Management in staffing agency

Business development

Communication

Team leadership

Energy and enthusiasm

Tools

Bullhorn (CRM)

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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At Harnham, we are seeking a proven 360 recruitment leader from a staffing/agency background who knows how to drive performance, build trust, and take charge. This is more than just a management role, with a clear route to Director and beyond, and a defined trajectory over the next 5 years.

For almost 20 years, Harnham has built a strong reputation in the Data & AI space, connecting top-tier talent with the businesses shaping the future through data.

We’re proud to be a global leader with an award-winning track record, deep market knowledge, and a culture focused on performance, growth, and support. We recently placed the 15,000th candidate.

What we’re looking for

What we’re looking for:

• Proven success in a management position within a staffing agency — managing outcomes, KPIs, reporting, and a solid understanding of how a 360 recruitment agency works
• A natural organiser and engaging communicator
• Leads from the front, still billing, and driving standards
• A track record of developing junior consultants
• Business development and a growth mindset
• Energy, spark, and enthusiasm
• Office presence: 4 days a week in the office and 1 day remote

Responsibilities

• Business Development
  • Lead the business development strategy, including market mapping and territory coverage
  • Build and strengthen relationships with new and existing hiring managers to win business for yourself and your team
  • Cross-sell Harnham’s wider offerings and represent the brand at client meetings and industry events
  • Collaborate with colleagues across teams to expand the customer base and maximize opportunities with clients
• Candidate Management
  • Drive team processes to deliver excellent service to candidates
  • Proactively identify high-demand candidates via advertising, LinkedIn, networking, and referrals
  • Oversee consistent aftercare to maintain long-term candidate relationships
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Own high-value clients and ensure smooth recruitment processes across the team
  • Lead by example in best-practice recruitment, coaching, and mentoring to help team members exceed targets
  • Recruit, onboard, and develop new hires while fostering a customer-centric, high-performance culture
  • Set, monitor, and review activity and performance targets, ensuring accurate reporting through the CRM system (Bullhorn)
  • Maintain accountability for team revenue against monthly and annual budgets

We have high standards and a collaborative, ambitious culture. We’re looking for someone with agency recruitment experience who understands the 360 model (proven success in both business development and delivery).

Seniority & Employment

• Seniority level – Mid-Senior level
• Employment type – Full-time
• Job function – Sales and Business Development
• Industries – Staffing and Recruiting

We’re looking for candidates within the New York City Metropolitan Area and other locations as applicable.