Job Description

Executive Search Associate- Global Technology & Services

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organizations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organizations, bringing together our services and offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organization and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 70 years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.

Executive Search Associates play a critical role in the execution of all facets of the executive recruiting lifecycle, from candidate identification to placement. Working closely with our expert Search Partners & Principals (Consultants), and connecting with team members across all levels of the Search team, Associates learn through hands-on experience, and receive world-class training and mentorship in an apprenticeship-like model. Our Associates assist Consultants in all aspects of the recruitment process from developing the search strategy to managing its execution, and also support business development activities. The search process includes working with clients to develop position specifications; interviewing, assessing and building a pipeline of qualified candidates for active searches meeting the clients requirements; developing the candidate relationship; candidate referencing; and assisting with client relationship management.

While learning the Search industry, Associates invest significant time researching and learning about various industries, executive roles and functions, and do so in collaboration with colleagues across the globe. The Associate role is highly visible with significant responsibility and an excellent, clearly defined career track.

Role Responsibilities

Research & Writing

• Conduct industry-specific and client company research, mapping the executive talent landscape to bring market insights to the table.
• Support Consultants in the development of 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.

Internal and External Communication

• Contact prospective candidates to elicit interest in client opportunities, obtain referrals, and collect market intelligence and feedback.
• Assist Consultants in conducting in-depth interviews to assess candidate qualifications against position specifications.
• Manage candidate relationships throughout the entire life cycle of the search and keep the Consultant abreast of candidate updates.

Living Our Values

• Partner well across a multitude of stakeholders with the aim of developing productive and trusting relationships with colleagues across the firm.
• Foster an environment of collaboration; viewed as a team player.
• Act as a culture carrier; contribute to firm, practice and/or office initiatives.
• Demonstrate self-awareness, humility, empathy, and open-mindedness in the workplace.

Ethics & Quality

• Maintain the accuracy, quality, and integrity of all Search information in our internal and external research tools.
• Maintain status reports and client-ready reports for internal and external presentation to consultants and clients.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver high-quality results on time.
• Act with professionalism, confidentiality, and ethics.
• Succeed and persevere through challenges, motivated to do the right thing.

Basic Role Qualifications

• 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.
• Developing the ability to collaborate effectively with external clients and candidates, and beginning to understand techniques to influence and build positive relationships.

Preferred Role 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.

Pay Range Guidelines for this Position

The salary range for this position is USD 80,000 to 100,000. Compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience and skills. In addition to your salary, Heidrick & Struggles offers discretionary bonuses (subject to eligibility requirements) and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, disability leave, parental leave, paid time off and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Note: we have a location-based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development, Consulting, and Project Management

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

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