www.russell.com

Company Overview:
At Russell Investments, we recognize that we all live in an under-invested world. Our mission of improving financial security for people has never been more important. But we can’t do it alone.

Right now, clients in over 40 countries trust Russell to help build a better future. We pioneered multi-manager investing, the Russell 2000® Index, and many other industry-shaping innovations. But we focus just as hard on enhancing our communities and improving the quality of life for our associates. As you consider joining us, know that we’re a growth company, and one with a soul.

With the goal of identifying and attracting high quality talent, you will lead and manage the recruiting function which will include determining recruiting strategies, overseeing hiring and relocation policies and practices, and assisting with diversity initiatives. As head of recruiting, you’ll work closely with Russell's business leaders and hiring managers to exceed their needs.

The responsibilities of the individual in this position include:

• Providing overall strategy and vision for recruiting services for the firm
• Managing recruiting team, systems and all resources (internal/external) to adequately meet the firm's recruiting needs
• Successfully leading large-scale talent management initiatives with global HR partners
• Partnering with business units to anticipate and manage their hiring needs
• Increasing the firm's capability to attract diverse candidates
• Managing use of external recruiting resources while developing greater internal capabilities for searches
• Representing Russell at information sessions, career fairs, colleges and universities and other targeted community activities
• Developing and managing a multimillion dollar budget
• Overseeing policies and practices related to recruiting and hiring

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, finance or related area; advanced degree a plus
• 10+ years of professional recruiting experience in the asset management industry, including managing recruiting staff, establishing recruiting strategy and vision, managing systems and budget and overseeing internal and external resources
• Successful record of sourcing high quality talent broadly within the investment industry
• Experience in a high growth organization
• Experience managing external vendor relationships and with high growth organizations with multiple sites
• Strong consultative, presentation and written communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of Fair Employment Practices & Employment Law
• Strong negotiation, management, contracting, leadership and coaching skills
• Proven ability as a team player

• Profit sharing - Every year since 1975, Russell has contributed 15% of annual salary to employees’ retirement plans - the maximum allowable by law
• Three weeks vacation for new associates, 12 paid holidays, plus a paid eight-week sabbatical after 10 years
• Premier health care benefits, with 100% of employee’s premium paid by Russell
• An outstanding tuition assistance program
• A culture that’s regularly earned us recognition as one of the best places to work

• Develop and implement a recruiting strategy to meet the key staffing needs for Engineering Operations, Systems, Marketing, Business Development, and administrative support functions.
• Identify, develop and implement ways to aggressively source candidates.
• Develop and maintain effective business partnerships with leadership to insure transparency of recruiting process and understanding of business needs.
• Responsible for maintaining recruiting costs associated with all interviews. 
• Manage all aspects of the interview process: sourcing, interview coordination, background check process, closing the offer
• May be responsible in staffing temporary - employees associated with agencies that supply temporary contract employees
• Partner with HR team to insure coordination of staffing activities associated with the selection and hiring process of candidates

• Track staffing metrics relating to recruitment efforts
• Manage external posting process
• May coordinate interview schedules

• Proven track record of success in recruiting talent
• Relevant University education or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of Human Resources experience with heavy focus on recruitment and staffing.
• Strong computer skills with MS Word, Excel, email and internet recruitment methods.
• Professional approach with internal and external clients
• Solid communication & influence skills a must

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• High standards of quality, professionalism and business maturity
• Able to work and keep up pace in a changing, growing environment
• Motivated to work in a start up organization where contribution is highly valued

Job Description:
This position will lead and directly manage the recruiting and candidate sourcing function for the enterprise wide business unit. This role will partner with the business leaders in this organization to ensure a talent acquisition strategy that meets the specific needs of the business unit while at the same time aligns with the overall corporate strategy. This position requires thought leadership and strategic vision to help the business unit talent acquisition team attract, recruit and retain the best talent the industry has to offer.

Job Requirements:

This position will be virtual, working from your home office.  Travel to White River Junction, Vermont, will be occasionally required, but minimal. 

A competitive salary and generous benefits will be offered as compensation for this position. 

Requirements:

Ryder is a $6.6 billion dollar business with more than 28,000 employees providing transportation and supply chain management solutions to more than 15,000 customers in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.  

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Understanding the procedures in place for the identification, recruitment, and selection of applicants for exempt employment.
• Working with line executives and other staff executives to improve these procedures, keeping the procedures focused on the core business of the division and on Ryder's customer service standards, and in compliance with all relevant laws.
• Working to improve recruiting procedures across the division and to apply best practices from one area to another, ensuring consistency of message throughout the division; to this end, will develop procedures that are consistent with the corporate talent management strategy and will be a key contributor in improving and developing this strategy.
• Networking, Sourcing, and recruiting executive-level talent for the division nationwide.
• Working closely with other human resources professionals to ensure appropriate compensation packages are developed, approved, and communicated throughout the division.
• Managing the details of employment negotiations and offers, including the review and approval of offer letters.
• Assisting Ryder in fulfilling its objectives to advance Diversity hiring.
• Ensuring metrics and goals are on target.

Position Requirements:

• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in managing a corporate recruiting function with, at a minimum, exposure to the other functional areas and competencies found in the human resources departments of large US corporations.
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent related experience.
• Must have the knowledge and experience necessary to effectively manage the recruitment process across the division and the country.
• Must have a strong knowledge of employment law.
• Must be an individual with high standards who requires little direct supervision and who consistently takes the initiative to meet and exceed his/her goals and objectives.

Ryder offers a competitive compensation and full-featured benefit package including health/life insurance, 401(k), pension plan, tuition assistance and employee stock purchase-plan.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE.

Ryder is an EOE committed to workplace diversity. Drug testing is a condition of employment.