Head of Permanent Recruitment
Head of Permanent Recruitment
Onsite in the Financial District, New York City
Base salary + strong uncapped commission + team overrides + bonuses + benefits
Harnham is hiring for a Head of Permanent Recruitment to lead and grow our NYC-based team. You’ll oversee a group of 6-7 recruiters at varying levels of experience, playing a key role in shaping the future of our perm division.
We’re looking for someone who brings energy, sets a high performance bar, and knows how to elevate individuals and teams. If you’ve built a successful desk, coached/led recruiters, and want a role where you can be both strategic and hands-on, we’d love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact leadership role with a dual focus: driving personal performance on your own desk and supporting the growth and success of your team. You’ll be central to decision-making, strategy, and market focus, with direct input into how we evolve in the US.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters focused on permanent hiring
- Create a positive, high-energy culture that drives delivery and business development
- Stay hands-on in recruitment and sales – this is not a management only role
- Support your team on strategy, execution, and client development
- Help define growth targets, identify market opportunities, and support hiring plans
- Collaborate with other leaders in the business to ensure alignment and impact
What We’re Looking For
- Someone who’s successfully run a full 360 desk
- Experience managing a team of 5 -10 recruiters in an agency setting
- A track record of building or scaling high-performing teams
- Energy, accountability, and a passion for coaching others
- An interest in the Data & AI market (prior experience is not required)
Who We Are
Harnham is a global leader in Data & AI recruitment. Since launching in the UK in 2006, we’ve grown to offices in New York, San Francisco, Phoenix, and Amsterdam. Our reputation is built on deep market expertise, world-class training, and a culture of performance, collaboration, and reward.
What We Offer
- Base salary conversations starting between $90k-$100k. We can hire above for the right person
- Uncapped commission and team override structures
- 401k + match
- Hybrid model (4 days in office / 1 day from home)
- Health benefits – medical, dental, vision
- Annual incentive trips, quarterly high-performer rewards, and additional bonuses offered throughout the year