Executive Search Associate, Industrial

Heidrick & Struggles•Boston, MA

About The Position

Heidrick & Struggles’ Executive Search Associates help execute all facets of the executive recruiting lifecycle, from identifying candidates through placement. Working closely with Search Partners and Principals (Consultants) and colleagues across the Search team, Associates support Consultants in developing search strategies, managing search execution, and supporting business development. The work includes developing position specifications with clients; interviewing, assessing, and building pipelines of qualified candidates; developing candidate relationships; conducting references; and assisting with client relationship management. Associates research industries, executive roles, and functions in collaboration with colleagues around the globe. The role offers hands-on experience, training, and mentorship in an apprenticeship-like model, and is described as highly visible, with significant responsibility and a clearly defined career track.

Requirements

Three to four years of professional experience, or at least two years of transferable recruiting experience.
Undergraduate BA/BS degree.
Skill and developing mastery in professional communication, including writing, articulating, and delivering information with confidence and impact.
Developing ability to collaborate effectively with external clients and candidates and to 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 also 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 with Salesforce or another CRM.
Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Conduct industry-specific and client-company research, map executive talent, and provide market insights.
Support Consultants in developing position specifications and focused search strategies.
Assist with business-development materials 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, trusting relationships with colleagues and collaborate across the firm.
Contribute to firm, practice, or office initiatives and foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
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 deliver high-quality work on time.
Act with professionalism, confidentiality, and ethics, and persist through challenges.