Director of Permanent Placement – Finance & Accounting

Robert Half

. Oversee multiple practice directors and/or serve as a practice director for one practice group .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeHoffman Estates • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing practice directors and branch employees while driving revenue growth and business development. Proven ability to analyze financial trends, develop talent, and foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

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Management ExperienceBusiness DevelopmentTalent ManagementFinancial AnalysisCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementRevenue Growth StrategiesOperational Best PracticesBusiness GenerationPerformance Standards

Soft Skills

LeadershipMotivationProblem-SolvingCollaborationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeDatabases

Industry Keywords

Branch GrowthCustomer RetentionInclusive CultureHigh-Performing TeamsMarket Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee multiple practice directors and/or serve as a practice director for one practice group
Motivate and provide direction to all branch employees
Drive incremental branch revenue growth consistent with Robert Half targets
Lead marketing activities and create and maintain a productive business generation culture
Facilitate cross-market activities for all divisions
Oversee and supervise administrative functions of the branch office
Drive overall branch growth through revenue-generating activities and multi-practice group performance
Execute operational focus areas and ensure consistent operational best practices
Meet individual and staff practice-group productivity standards
Make timely, quality decisions while balancing managerial and operational responsibilities
Attract, source, hire, train, develop and retain staff
Create a high-performing team dynamic and positive business development culture
Identify and develop high-potential performers
Achieve revenue, margin and operating income goals
Analyze financial business trends and execute appropriate strategy
Build collaborative relationships throughout the organization and market
Motivate, inspire and lead by example; manage change and delegate responsibility
Resolve issues with internal staff, clients and candidates
Conduct meetings, trainings and presentations
Create and execute customer retention and expansion strategy
Build customer loyalty by ensuring and monitoring superior service
Mentor, coach and develop staff
Promote an inclusive, positive, collaborative and balanced branch culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferred
2+ years’ management or equivalent experience required
2+ years’ talent manager experience required
Proven performance in talent manager and practice director roles
Experience developing and managing budgets
Demonstrated success in business generation, leading and driving business development
Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills
Proficient in MS Office, databases and other systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus pay based on achievement of performance objectives
Group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks
Short/long term disability
Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
Up to 17 days of Choice Time Off per calendar year for new hires, prorated based on hours worked and years of service
Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year
401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan, if eligible
Employer match of 100% on the first 3% of contributions for eligible employees
Career advancement potential
World-class training
Client relationship management tools and advanced technology
Inclusive work environment
Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation support