Talent Director

Robert Half

. Focus on business development and recruiting skilled professionals for client project and interim needs within corporate finance and accounting, accounting operations, shared services, tax, payroll, and audit functions .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and recruiting skilled finance and accounting professionals, leveraging strong communication and organizational skills to build relationships with clients and stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing technology tools for sourcing talent and managing client engagements effectively.

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Business DevelopmentFinance ExperienceAccounting ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementRecruiting Technology Tools

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentFinanceAccountingMetrics Driven EnvironmentRecruitingSalesforceMicrosoft Office SuiteContact ManagementCPACMA

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWork EthicTeam CollaborationCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Recruiting Technology ToolsBusiness Development Technology ToolsWindows Operating SystemSalesforce

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeCPACMAMBA

Industry Keywords

Corporate FinanceAccounting OperationsShared ServicesTaxPayrollAudit FunctionsStaff AugmentationProject InitiativesHigh-Growth Market SegmentsCustomer Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Focus on business development and recruiting skilled professionals for client project and interim needs within corporate finance and accounting, accounting operations, shared services, tax, payroll, and audit functions
Introduce Robert Half services via video, telephone, and in-person meetings with new and existing clients
Develop and maintain client target lists and pursue new client relationships
Generate leads through professional relationships, candidate interviews, and other interactions supporting business development and sales efforts
Develop enterprise-wide relationships with key stakeholders to present Robert Half’s offerings for staff augmentation and project initiatives
Collaborate with colleagues to promote the Full-Time Engagement Professionals solution
Expand current business by identifying additional client opportunities
Negotiate bill rates for Full-Time Engagement Professionals
Use proprietary business development technology tools
Build a professional network through networking organizations
Stay current on industry trends, mergers and acquisitions, technology, regulatory environment, and high-growth market segments
Match Full-Time Engagement Professionals with client staff augmentation or project needs
Use pre-built searches and proprietary functionality in SFDC to match professionals from the national practice to open Job Orders
Partner with colleagues to promote professionals for current client engagements and future project needs
Recruit and hire highly skilled finance and accounting professionals into the national practice
Meet weekly interview metrics based on skillset matrix needs and growth goals
Use recruiting technology tools to source high-caliber talent
Resolve customer service issues to maintain customer satisfaction
Communicate consistently with Full-Time Engagement Professionals and provide career development
Conduct customer experience calls with clients and professionals on active billing engagements
Identify additional project or staff augmentation needs
Manage, counsel, and provide performance feedback
Perform annual career discussions and merit pay reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources or related fields
CPA, CMA, MBA or other professional designation desired
3+ years finance, accounting experience strongly preferred
3+ years experience with Business Development in a Metrics Driven environment
At least one year of success in developing new business in a multi-call, multi-decision maker environment
Prior success marketing to and building trusting relationships with both C-level and manager level decision makers
Working knowledge of current Windows Operating System
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of a Contact Management Application such as Salesforce
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional work ethic and organizational skills
History of exceeding individual goals while contributing to a winning team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary and bonus pay
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
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