Executive Search Associate

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Heidrick & Struggles Full time

Job Description:

As an Executive Search Associate at Heidrick & Struggles, you will play a critical role in the execution of all facets of the executive recruiting lifecycle, from candidate identification to placement. You will work closely with our expert Search Partners & Principals (Consultants) and connect with team members across all levels of the Search team, learning through hands-on experience and receiving world-class training and mentorship in an apprenticeship-like model.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct industry-specific and client company research, mapping the executive talent landscape to bring market insights to the table.
  • Support Consultants in developing position specifications and a focused search strategy.
  • Assist Consultants in preparing business development and candidate assessment documents to present to both prospective and current clients.
  • Contact prospective candidates to elicit interest in client opportunities, obtaining referrals, and/or collecting market intelligence and feedback.
  • Manage candidate relationships throughout the entire life cycle of the search and keep the Consultant abreast of candidate updates.

Requirements:

  • 3-4 years' professional experience or a minimum of 2 years transferable recruiting experience.
  • An undergraduate BA/BS degree is required.
  • Exhibits skill and developing mastery of professional communications, displaying adeptness in writing, articulating, and delivering information with confidence and impact.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in full life cycle recruiting in Executive Search, Contingent Search or In-House Talent Acquisition, management consulting or other industry requiring applied sales and research skills strongly preferred.
  • Experience targeting potential candidates, developing pitch materials and conducting market research.
  • Proven success simultaneously managing multiple projects and working across teams.
  • Experience identifying market trends and researching information effectively through various channels.
  • Ability to analyze, organize and synthesize large volumes of information into insights.
  • Experience working with Salesforce or other CRM.
  • Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Heidrick & Struggles is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or citizenship status.

Heidrick & Struggles is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and/or adjustments during our recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation and/or adjustment, please inform your Talent Acquisition professional.



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