Executive Search Associate, Human Resources Officers

Heidrick & Struggles•New York, NY

8d•$80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Heidrick & Struggles’ Executive Search Associates support the full executive recruiting lifecycle, working closely with Search Partners and Principals and collaborating with colleagues across the Search team and around the globe. Associates help Consultants develop search strategies and execute searches, support business development, and gain hands-on experience through training and mentorship in an apprenticeship-like model. The role offers significant responsibility, visibility, and a clearly defined career track. Associates research industries, executive roles, functions, and client companies; help develop position specifications and search strategies; identify, assess, and build pipelines of qualified candidates; develop candidate relationships; conduct references; and assist with client relationship management. They also prepare business development and candidate assessment materials, communicate with prospective candidates and clients, maintain accurate search information and status reports, and manage multiple concurrent projects while delivering high-quality work on time. The position calls for collaboration, professionalism, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and a commitment to the firm’s values. The salary range is USD 80,000 to USD 105,000. Compensation depends on factors including education, work experience, and skills. The company also offers discretionary bonuses, subject to eligibility, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability leave, parental leave, paid time off, and a 401(k) contribution. Compensation ranges may vary by location.

Requirements

3–4 years of professional experience, or a minimum of 2 years of transferable recruiting experience.
An undergraduate BA/BS degree.
Professional communication skills, including writing, articulating, and delivering information with confidence and impact.
Developing ability to collaborate effectively with external clients and candidates and to use techniques that influence and build positive relationships.

Nice To Haves

Prior full life-cycle recruiting experience in executive search, contingent search, or in-house talent acquisition; management consulting or another industry requiring applied sales and research skills is strongly preferred.
Experience targeting potential candidates, developing pitch materials, and conducting market research.
Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously and working across teams.
Experience identifying market trends and researching information through various channels.
Ability to analyze, organize, and synthesize large volumes of information into insights.
Experience working with Salesforce or another CRM.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Conduct industry-specific and client-company research, mapping executive talent and providing market insights.
Support Consultants in developing position specifications and focused search strategies.
Prepare business development and candidate assessment documents for prospective and current clients.
Contact prospective candidates to discuss client opportunities, obtain referrals, and gather market intelligence and feedback.
Assist Consultants with in-depth candidate interviews and assessment against position specifications.
Manage candidate relationships throughout the search lifecycle and keep Consultants informed of candidate updates.
Build productive and trusting relationships with colleagues and collaborate across stakeholders.
Contribute to a collaborative team environment and firm, practice, or office initiatives.
Maintain the accuracy, quality, and integrity of search information in internal and external research tools.
Maintain status reports and client-ready reports for internal and external presentations.
Manage multiple concurrent projects and complete high-quality deliverables on time.
Act professionally and uphold confidentiality, ethics, and the firm’s values.