Principal Recruiter

Company Description:

Taylor Root is a team of trusted advisor to companies, firms and professionals in the legal, risk and compliance sectors globally. Forming lasting partnerships with our clients and candidates, we are constantly evolving and continue to shape the world’s legal, risk and compliance markets.

By choosing to work at The SR Group under Taylor Root, you’ll be part of an established search and recruitment firm where you’ll be supported every step of the way. As a global company, we offer the opportunity to progress your career here in the U.S. or potentially work in one of our international offices in Europe or the Middle East.

Location: Fully remote (MUST BE LOCATED IN CHICAGO, IL)

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Principal Recruiter with deep expertise in the Financial Services industry. This role focuses on sourcing and placing top talent in roles across leading financial institutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for recruitment and client service, we’d love to hear from you.

• Proactively source and engage high-quality legal/risk professionals within the Financial Services sector using job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and industry events.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure alignment with client requirements for contract and temporary administrative roles.
• Maintain a strong and active candidate pipeline, ensuring consistent communication and a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Build long-term relationships with candidates, understanding their career goals and aligning them with suitable opportunities.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through networking, cold outreach, and referrals.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with financial services clients, including banks, investment firms, and insurance companies.
• Partner with clients to understand their hiring needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
• Conduct client meetings to present recruitment services, negotiate contract terms, and ensure alignment on expectations.
• Deliver exceptional client service by consistently exceeding expectations and ensuring satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate and client interactions in the CRM system.
• Provide regular updates to management on recruitment activity, placements, and performance metrics.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of proven experience in recruiting talent within the Financial Services industry in a staffing agency setting (REQUIRED).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field (REQUIRED).
• Strong business development skills with a demonstrated ability to generate and convert leads.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust and long-term relationships with both candidates and clients.
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and passionate about recruitment and client success.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (DOE): $80,000–$110,000
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive team environment
• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities
• Fully remote (required travel a few times a year to the NY office)
• Multiple health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision for employees and their families, plus various voluntary benefit options.
• 100% employer-covered High-Deductible Health Plan for employee-only coverage, plus employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability for all full-time employees.
• Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
• Generous PTO policies, plus 10 paid holidays off!