What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Recruiting position at Crisp?
Please Note: This is an on-site position located in Atlanta, GA. Crisp is committed to supporting candidates by offering relocation assistance for qualified applicants who require moving to the Atlanta area.
About The Role
As the Head of Recruiting, you will take full ownership of building and scaling Crisp’s talent acquisition function. This is a strategic leadership role where you’ll drive the entire recruiting strategy, build systems that scale, and build the team that will fuel Crisp’s growth from $55M to $100M.
You will own the talent strategy that drives our business forward. You’ll build the systems, the team, and the processes that elevate Crisp’s recruiting to a level where we don’t just fill roles — we strategically align talent to help us hit $100M and beyond.
What You'll Be Doing
Crisp is an incredibly fast-moving, high-growth company (1470% growth in 3 years) with a laser focus on delivering the absolute best legal marketing and business coaching services on the market today.
About The Role
As the Head of Recruiting, you will take full ownership of building and scaling Crisp’s talent acquisition function. This is a strategic leadership role where you’ll drive the entire recruiting strategy, build systems that scale, and build the team that will fuel Crisp’s growth from $55M to $100M.
You will own the talent strategy that drives our business forward. You’ll build the systems, the team, and the processes that elevate Crisp’s recruiting to a level where we don’t just fill roles — we strategically align talent to help us hit $100M and beyond.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and lead a recruiting strategy that attracts and hires elite talent across specialized functions, ensuring alignment with Crisp’s growth from $55M to $100M.
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performance recruiting team — hire, develop, and scale a team of 3–5 recruiters, creating a culture of ownership, accountability, and excellence.
- Source, engage, and recruit top-tier talent using a mix of outbound sourcing, executive search techniques, and personal networks to fill critical roles across sales, marketing, leadership, and technical functions.
- Establish and refine recruiting processes, tools, and systems — improve efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across all stages of the hiring process.
- Partner with senior leaders and hiring managers to advise on talent strategy, provide market insights, and guide hiring decisions that will move the needle for the business.
- Create an exceptional candidate experience — from initial engagement to offer acceptance, ensuring every candidate feels valued, respected, and aligned with Crisp’s mission.
- Drive continuous improvement in how we hire — assess, optimize, and implement new strategies to improve hiring outcomes, team efficiency, and leadership satisfaction.
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years leading recruiting teams in high-growth environments.
- Proven track record of designing and executing successful talent acquisition strategies that attract and secure elite talent across multiple disciplines.
- Experience building and scaling recruiting functions, including implementing best-in-class recruitment technologies and analytics.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence senior executives and stakeholders through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
- Demonstrated capability in managing complex searches, executive recruitment, and navigating sophisticated talent markets.
- Passionate about creating outstanding candidate experiences.
- Data-savvy with proficiency in leveraging analytics and metrics to optimize recruiting outcomes and demonstrate impact.
- Bonus, But Not Required:
- Previous experience recruiting talent in industries such as professional services, tech, legal, or consulting.
- Familiarity with employer branding strategies and employee value proposition (EVP) development.
- 100% Company Paid Health/Vision/Dental
- 4% 401K Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave for New Parents
- Comprehensive Relocation Assistance for Non-Local Candidates
Crisp is an incredibly fast-moving, high-growth company (1470% growth in 3 years) with a laser focus on delivering the absolute best legal marketing and business coaching services on the market today.
- Crisp Founder and CEO Michael Mogill named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023
- Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 7-Years (2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017)
- Atlanta’s fastest-growing companies 9 years in a row (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016)
- Recognized as Atlanta’s Best Places to Work
- Creators and annual hosts of the Crisp Game Changers Summit, the largest and most ambitious law firm growth conference on Earth
- Published the legal industry’s best-selling marketing book
- Host of the most listened-to podcast in the legal industry
- Featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, Yahoo, and The Huffington Post
