Principal Consultant, Recruitment

{"description": " Principal Consultant, Recruitment

Application Deadline: 15 April 2026

Department: Consulting

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: New York, NY

Reporting To: Joe Wood

Compensation: $75,000 - $80,000 / year

Description

Our Story

Imagine being part of a team that's not just shaping the future but actively driving it. At Davies North America , we're at the forefront of innovation and excellence, blending cutting-edge technology with top-tier professional services. As a vital part of the global Davies Group, we help businesses navigate risk, optimize operations, and spearhead transformation in the insurance and regulated sectors.

The role will involve working alongside your people leader and your team to deliver solutions for our diverse client base.

Working as part of an accomplished team, you will support with the identification of high-quality candidates for requirements in Financial Services, Insurance, Technology & Life Sciences and other regulated markets.

In addition to your responsibilities within Specialist Services, you will collaborate with colleagues across the wider consulting teams to deliver a broad range of solutions to support our clients.

You will also be required to work with your People Leader to support Resource Consultants with their development by providing training & Coaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, build and develop strong candidate and Client relationships.
• Building and nurturing a strong talent community through networking and conversations.
• Working with Consultants to understand core client requirements and employer value propositions.
• Building strong market knowledge of our vertical markets and sharing critical market information with the broader team.
• Attracting, Advising, Interviewing and Negotiating with high-level candidates to find Win-Win partnerships between clients and candidates.
• Using Davies suite of technology alongside social media and CV libraries to advertise, market, and source.
• Develop your knowledge of the wider consulting business areas.
• Support Clients with a broader set of challenges across technology, learning, insurance and financial services.
• Demonstrating our values and behaviors to ensure we are providing a best-in-class candidate and client experience.
• Conduct face to face pre-screening interviews to assess suitability and cultural fit. Working towards becoming a strong objective, in-depth interviewer.
• Attending Client briefings to assess client requirements alongside your manager.
• Manage candidates from end to end research/recruit/source/deliver.
• Provide advice guidance and coaching to candidates on interviewing and skills testing.
• Build on existing Davies Resourcing candidate relationships and develop your own portfolio of Candidates.
• Qualify job specifications/salary information and record accurate and comprehensive job descriptions.
• Manage online advertising across a variety of platforms to widen the talent pool.

Skills, knowledge & expertise

• Self-motivated, success driven, confident communication skills and an active listener.
• Someone who enjoys autonomy and building / managing a portfolio of candidates.
• Enjoys engaging with potential job seekers on the phone, virtually and in person.
• Process driven with excellent attention to detail.
• A general knowledge of the Financial Services Sector (recruitment training and development is offered)
• Ambitious
• Resilient
• Strong relationship builder
• Naturally curious
• Critical Thinker
• Problem Solving
• Willingness to learn

Benefits

Benefits

At Davies North America, we are dedicated to supporting the well-being and future of our qualifying employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure your health and that of your family.
• A 401k plan with employer matching to help you build a secure financial future.
• Our time-off policies, including Discretionary Time Off (DTO) for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) package for non-exempt employees, reflect our commitment to promoting a healthy work environment.
• Paid holidays.
• Life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability plans, providing essential financial protection for you and your loved ones.

Benefit offerings, eligibility, and required employer contributions may vary based on role, classification, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including those tied to an employee's primary work location.

Where required by law, the Company provides paid sick leave, paid family and parental leave, and other mandated benefits in accordance with applicable state and local requirements.

Massachusetts Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Diversity and Inclusion

Davies is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces a wide range of perspectives and experiences. We believe that diversity of thought is essential for innovation and creativity, and we actively promote an environment where all voices are valued and heard.

Compensation Transparency:
The salary range listed reflects the full compensation band for this role across all locations. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location, which may impact the final offer. We share ranges to remain transparent and consistent with pay equity practices.

We do not use sites like Facebook, Craigslist, or Telegram to recruit or interview potential employees or contractors. If you have been asked to provide any information through any method other than our career portal, please email us at [email protected]", "salary_raw": "USD 75,000.00 - 80,000.00 per year"}