Director, Staffing

Overview

This role is being advertised on behalf of a partner organization, which will handle applications and all follow-up steps. The hiring company is seeking a Director, Staffing in the United States.

In this leadership role, you will help define workforce strategy and guide how talent is assigned across a consulting environment that changes quickly. The position blends high-level planning with hands-on execution, with a focus on staffing optimization, utilization, employee growth, and reliable workforce data. You will work closely with senior leaders to connect business priorities with resource planning while also improving processes and strengthening cross-functional coordination. This is a fully remote opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking, analytics, and people-centered decision-making to create lasting organizational impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and oversee strategic staffing efforts, including project assignments, team transitions, and workforce planning across several groups.
• Work with senior executives and business leaders to make sure staffing choices support operating priorities, utilization targets, and employee development goals.
• Run staffing meetings, draft leadership updates, and keep clear records of staffing decisions, next steps, and action owners.
• Track resource availability, spot capacity risks early, and suggest staffing approaches that help the business stay on track.
• Coordinate project start-ups, cross-team handoffs, and staffing communications to keep delivery moving smoothly.
• Own staffing dashboards, reports, and workforce planning tools while maintaining accurate and consistent data.
• Partner with internal teams to refine staffing workflows, strengthen reporting, and improve automation where possible.
• Follow hiring progress, onboarding schedules, and development alignment to support longer-term workforce planning.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in staffing, resource management, capacity planning, or workforce operations, ideally within professional services or consulting.
• Strong analytical ability, including experience with utilization monitoring, headcount planning, capacity metrics, and operational KPI tracking.
• Demonstrated skill in building staffing recommendations that balance business goals with employee development needs.
• Experience presenting staffing insights, trade-offs, and recommendations to senior executives.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, along with the ability to handle complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organization, careful attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving setting.
• Experience improving processes, creating scalable workflows, and protecting data quality.
• Preferred familiarity with workforce or business systems such as Monday.com, NetSuite, HubSpot, or similar tools.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without present or future visa sponsorship.
• Must be available during Eastern Time business hours and willing to travel occasionally for team events.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation in the range of $70,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Fully remote work arrangement, with occasional travel for regional team events.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Continuous training, mentoring, and professional development support.
• Opportunities for career progression and internal mobility.
• Collaborative, mission-focused culture centered on teamwork and ongoing improvement.
• Networking opportunities with experienced colleagues across the organization.

Additional Information

Applications and next-stage hiring steps are managed by the partner company. The application review process uses AI-assisted matching to compare candidates against the role’s core requirements, with the strongest matches shared with the hiring employer. Final decisions, including interviews and assessments, are handled by the employer’s internal team.

Data Privacy Notice

By applying, you agree that the recruiter may process your personal information to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant details with the hiring employer. This is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual processing under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. You may request access, correction, deletion, or objection to processing at any time.

The hiring process may also use AI tools to assist with application review, resume analysis, response evaluation, and identification of possible inconsistencies or verification signals in submitted materials. These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by people. You may contact the recruiter for more information about how your data is handled.