Practice Director, Permanent Placement (Marketing & Creative)

Robert Half is hiring an onsite Practice Director in Chicago, IL to lead the permanent placement practice across marketing and creative. If you value measurable results, strong client relationships, and a collaborative culture, this role combines business generation leadership with hands-on practice oversight.

What you’ll get

• Base salary and bonus pay (for talent professional positions) based on achievement of performance objectives, with an estimated range of USD 53,000 - 75,000 per year
• Group health insurance benefits including medical, vision, and dental
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life and accident insurance
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
• Choice Time Off (CTO) varies by years of service and is pro-rated based on hours worked per week
• Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), plus an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your contributions

Practice leadership and business outcomes

You will maintain above-average performance metrics while leading revenue generating activities and the overall practice group performance. The role includes meeting productivity standards for both individual and staff, driving practice execution, and ensuring resource management aligns with business needs.

• Lead the marketing and creative permanent placement practice with a focus on revenue, productivity, resource management, business analysis, and customer retention
• Provide business generation leadership and meet pricing goals tied to location
• Set and track target performance metrics for both the role and the team
• Quickly recognize and act on business trends on a daily and weekly basis
• Manage change efforts and follow through on commitments

Team, hiring, and customer retention

As a people leader, you will motivate and direct direct reports, support training and development, and contribute to recruiting new hires. You will also build customer loyalty through superior service and lead retention and expansion strategy.

• Motivate and lead by example, promote collaboration, and celebrate successes
• Participate in recruiting, and support attracting and sourcing talent
• Train, develop, and retain staff; provide feedback and communicate expectations
• Facilitate resolution with internal staff, clients, and candidates
• Conduct effective meetings and ensure strong communication across organizational levels
• Lead customer retention and expansion strategy; build loyalty through superior service

Inclusive leadership and operating standards

The role is grounded in character-driven leadership and an inclusive work environment. You will lead with trust, respect, and credibility through actions and behaviors, treat others fairly and consistently, and take responsibility for your own actions.

Required experience and skills

• 1+ years of talent solutions and/or management (or equivalent experience)
• Proven performance in a talent manager/director role
• Demonstrated success in business generation and leading business development
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, databases, and other technology systems

Additional details

• Location: Chicago, IL (onsite)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferred
• Total headcount: up to 4 including the practice director
• Practice expertise: Expert knowledge of the practice group
• Technologies: MS Office, databases

Why Robert Half

• Exciting career opportunities with an industry leader with more than 75 years of success and strong client relationships
• Performance equals reward, with exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package
• Upward mobility supported by more than 300 locations worldwide
• Tools for success including world-class training, client relationship management tools, and advanced technology
• Respected worldwide, including recognition on FORTUNE “Most Admired Companies” lists since 1998
• Outstanding corporate responsibility with an “Ethics First” philosophy focused on social responsibility, inclusion, and community participation

Note: Job location is in IL Chicago.