Recruiting Director - 6001 Blacklick

Recruiting Director - 6001 Blacklick 6001 - Blacklick - Blacklick, OH 43004 Quick Apply Quick Apply Description NOW HIRING: RECRUITING DIRECTOR American Financial Network, Inc. (AFN) - Serving the Central Ohio Area This is not an HR role. This is not a passive recruiting position. This is a front-line growth role based out of AFN's Columbus, Ohio branch, responsible for helping shape the future of AFN in Central Ohio. This AFN Branch is seeking a high-output Recruiting Director to own and scale talent acquisition, from college campuses to experienced loan officers, and turn recruiting into a repeatable, revenue-driving engine. If you're not comfortable being on the phone, selling opportunity, challenging candidates, and closing talent, this role is not for you. THE OPPORTUNITY: Your responsibility is straightforward- to build a recruiting machine. That means: Consistent monthly training classes of new talent Ongoing recruitment of experienced loan officers A scalable recruiting system that fuels long-term growth This role is designed to evolve into department leadership, with responsibility for strategy, structure, and execution. At AFN, recruiting is not a support function. It is mission-critical to growth. WHAT YOU'LL LEAD: Campus & Early-Career Recruiting Represent AFN at college job fairs and recruiting events across Central Ohio Develop and execute a campus recruiting strategy targeting driven, sales-minded candidates Create and deploy high-impact recruiting materials (booth design, signage, handouts, digital assets) Design and manage professional, high-energy recruiting booths that stand out Speak confidently about career paths, earnings potential, and performance expectations Experienced Loan Officer Recruiting Proactively recruit experienced mortgage loan officers Pick up the phone- cold call, follow up, and close talent Present AFN's value proposition with confidence and urgency Build and manage a pipeline of active and passive candidates Maintain long-term relationships, even when timing isn't immediate Strategy, Systems & Scale Design and execute a full-cycle recruiting strategy Build repeatable systems for sourcing, screening, and onboarding Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs and growth goals Help structure and support monthly training classes for new and experienced hires Track recruiting metrics and continuously improve outcomes Lay the groundwork for a dedicated recruitment department Qualifications WHO EXCELS IN THIS ROLE: Competitive, driven, and results-oriented Comfortable on the phone - rejection doesn't derail you Strong sales mindset - you know how to sell opportunities, not just roles Organized, disciplined, and execution-focused Confident speaking one-on-one, in groups, and on the spot Creative enough to design compelling recruiting experiences, structured enough to build systems Comfortable with accountability, performance is measured Recruiting experience is helpful. Sales ability and follow-through matter more. WHY AFN? Base Salary + Commission - performance is rewarded Direct impact on company growth - this role truly matters High visibility with leadership Clear path to building and leading a recruiting department Fast-paced, competitive culture - focused on execution, not politics A REALITY CHECK: For the right person, it's a career-defining opportunity. You won't just recruit talent. You'll help build the team that builds the company. This role requires: Energy Persistence Urgency Resilience READY TO BUILD SOMETHING REAL? If you're driven, confident on the phone, and want ownership over growth, we want to hear from you. This role is for builders. Average recruiters need not apply. We're building something meaningful - and we're looking for someone ready to grow with it! Who We Are: American Financial Network, Inc. (AFN) is a leading force in the mortgage market. As one of the nation's largest privately held mortgage companies, we have the resources to compete nationally with the largest publicly held banks. Our private ownership and flat organizational structure enable us to maintain speed in decision-making, provide responsive communication, and offer exceptional flexibility. We are a team of dynamic, visionary, and opportunistic professionals who excel through teamwork and technology, consistently outperforming our competition. Driven by a commitment to excellence, we strive to lead the market by delivering superior customer service and continually seeking new ways to improve. We're Proud of our Accomplishments! Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America by Mortgage Executive Magazine 50 Best Companies to Work For by Mortgage Executive Magazine Top Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional Magazine Top 10 Mortgage Company in Customer Satisfaction by Social Survey America's Fastest Growing Companies by Inc 5000 Most Powerful Women in Mortgage and Women of Influence awarded to our EVP of Operations by National Mortgage Professional Magazine & Housing Wire Magazine American Financial Network, Inc. (AFN) NMLS #237341 is an equal opportunity employer. Share job details to