Executive Search Associate, Human Resource Officers

Heidrick & Struggles•Boston, MA

9d•$80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Heidrick & Struggles Executive Search Associates support the full executive recruiting lifecycle, from candidate identification through placement. Working closely with Search Partners and Principals (Consultants) and colleagues across the Search team, Associates contribute to search strategy and execution, candidate assessment and relationship management, client relationship management, and business development activities. The role includes developing position specifications, interviewing and assessing candidates, building a pipeline of qualified candidates, conducting references, and supporting clients and Consultants throughout the process. Associates conduct research into industries, executive roles, functions, and talent markets, collaborating with colleagues globally to develop market insights. The position offers hands-on experience, training, mentorship, substantial visibility and responsibility, and a clearly defined career track.

Requirements

3–4 years of professional experience or at least 2 years of transferable recruiting experience.
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 also 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 using 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 landscapes and providing market insights.
Support Consultants in developing position specifications and focused search strategies.
Assist in preparing 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 interviews to assess candidate qualifications 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 and teams.
Contribute to firm, practice, or office initiatives and foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Maintain accurate, high-quality, and reliable Search information in internal and external research tools.
Maintain status reports and client-ready reports for internal and external presentations to Consultants and clients.
Manage multiple concurrent projects and complete high-quality deliverables on time.
Conduct work with professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards.