Director of Recruiting

About UsFounded in 2004, Benford Capital Partners ("BCP") is a Chicago-based, operationally oriented private equity firm focused on buying and building lower middle market companies. We take stewardship seriously and understand family and founder-owned businesses. Our goals are simple: help companies scale and realize their potential, while preserving culture and legacy. We pride ourselves on the partnerships we build and conduct business in a straightforward, consistent, and forthright manner. We have deep experience and a proven track record helping businesses grow and thrive organically and via add-on acquisitions. Our focus is on industries where we have a track record of investment and operating success. Together with our Operating and Executive Partners, we bring a collaborative approach to strategy, execution, and value creation.Since 2004, Benford Capital has acquired over 60 businesses and raised over $750 million, including our recently closed $365 million Fund III.KEY COMPANY FACTSFounded: 2004Headquarters: Chicago, ILTotal Platform Investments: 30Add-Ons: 33Total Capital Under Management: ~$750MBCP Team Members: 19Industry Focus: Industrial Technology & Manufacturing, Specialty Services & Distribution, Food, Ingredient & Consumer Products, Agricultural Products and ServicesPosition SummaryReporting to the BCP Operating Partners (Rupal Patel, Brian Staff, and Thomas Schofield), the Director, Recruiting will lead all mid-level functional talent acquisition efforts across BCP Portfolio Companies ("Portcos"). This individual will play a critical role in building strong functional teams below the executive level and supporting value creation initiatives.The Director, Recruiting will operate as a strategic partner to deal teams, operating partners, and Portco leadership, owning the full cycle of recruiting for key mid-level roles (e.g. Controller, HR leads, IT leads, commercial managers, and operations). This individual will bring a proactive, hands-on approach to talent mapping, candidate development, and process execution while helping to institutionalize best-in-class recruiting practices across the portfolio.This role requires a highly driven, relationship-oriented leader who can operate with urgency, discretion, and sound judgement in a fast-paced private equity environment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead recruiting efforts across BCP Portcos for mid-level functional leadership roles (e.g. Controller, HR, IT, sales, operations)Partner with deals teams and operating partners to assess talent needs pre and post-acquisition, with a focus on building out functional capabilitiesBuild and maintain a robust pipeline of high-quality mid-level talent across BCPs core industry verticalsDevelop proactive talent mapping strategies for priority rolesManage and execute full-cycle recruiting processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing and closing candidatesDrive consistent, high-quality candidate experience aligned with BCP's brand and valuesDevelop and track recruiting metrics to improve efficiency, quality of hire, and time-to-fillBuild scalable recruiting processes, tools, and playbooks for use across PortfolioCANDIDATE PROFILEThe ideal candidate will have a minimum of over 4 years of recruiting experience, with a strong track record of placing mid-level functional roles with private equity or BCP Portco verticals. This individual will demonstrate the ability to operate both strategically and tactically, with a hands-on approach to sourcing and closing high-quality candidates across multiple functions.The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in full-cycle recruiting, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence hiring managers and senior stakeholders. Experience working closely with private equity firms, operating partners, and portfolio company leadership teams is highly preferred.Key requirements include:Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skillsHigh level of professionalism, discretion and judgementStrong project management and organizational skillsAbility to operate with urgency and manage multiple searches at onceUnderstanding of manufacturing, industrial or related sectors preferredData driven mindset with experience tracking and improving recruiting metricsBachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred#LI-ED1