Senior Recruitment Consultant | New York

About the Role

Henderson Scott US, a leading recruitment firm specializing in Accounting & Finance, Legal, Real Estate & Construction, and Technology, is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our growing New York team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded recruitment professional to take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle, from business development and client relationship management to candidate sourcing, negotiation, and placement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full 360 recruitment lifecycle, from identifying new business opportunities and securing client relationships to sourcing candidates and successfully completing placements.
• Develop new business through proactive outreach, networking, lead generation, and client meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, prospective clients, and candidates.
• Develop a thorough understanding of client hiring needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Source, identify, and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking, referrals, and other sourcing strategies.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assess qualifications, experience, career goals, and suitability for available opportunities.
• Manage the interview process, facilitate communication between clients and candidates, negotiate offers, and support successful placements.
• Build and maintain a strong professional network within your chosen recruitment market.
• Conduct market research to identify business opportunities, understand industry trends, and stay informed on hiring activity and compensation benchmarks.
• Manage client accounts and develop long-term partnerships that generate repeat business and referrals.
• Maintain accurate client and candidate records within CRM systems and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to share market knowledge, best practices, and recruitment strategies.
• Consistently achieve individual performance targets, revenue goals, and business development objectives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in full 360 recruitment, including business development, client management, candidate sourcing, and placement delivery.
• Proven ability to develop new business opportunities and build lasting client relationships.
• Experience managing the end-to-end recruitment process across both client and candidate relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, develop accounts, and drive revenue growth.
• Confidence engaging with hiring managers, decision-makers, candidates, and senior-level professionals.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple searches and competing priorities.
• A proactive, resilient, and results-oriented approach to work.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM systems, ATS platforms, and other recruitment technology is preferred.
• A strong desire for career progression, professional development, and increased earning potential.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission and incentives.
• Hybrid working arrangement with a flexible approach to work.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and advancement.
• The opportunity to build and grow your own client base and candidate network.
• The autonomy to develop your own recruitment desk and market expertise.
• The opportunity to strengthen your business development, negotiation, and client management skills.
• A performance-driven culture where individual contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Pay

$70,000-$85,000 + Performance-Based Commission

Why Join Henderson Scott US?

At Henderson Scott US, we believe success comes from strong relationships, continuous development, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your desk, develop new business, build lasting partnerships, and grow your career within a supportive and ambitious team.