Executive Search / Leadership Hiring - Senior Research Analyst / Associate / Consultant

PeopleSquare Human Resources Consulting; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleSquare is seeking an Executive Search Consultant to join our leadership hiring practice. You will work with senior clients across industries, map talent, and drive end-to-end mandates with rigor and integrity.

You will gain exposure to CXO-level interactions and lead assignments in international markets, especially in the Middle East and Africa, with structured growth opportunities and mentoring from experienced consultants.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in Executive Search, Recruitment, or Consulting with MBA/PGDBA.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• High ownership mindset and comfort working in ambiguous environments.
• Curiosity about businesses, industries, and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior consultants and clients on leadership hiring mandates across industries and functions.
• Build deep market intelligence by identifying, mapping, and engaging with top talent across geographies.
• Drive conversations with senior professionals and assess leadership experience, potential, and cultural fit.

Skills

Strong communication

Ownership mindset

Curiosity about businesses

Relationship building

Education

MBA/PGDBA

Job description

PeopleSquare is a Retained Executive Search firm focused on decoding leadership talent to deliver real business impact. Our approach combines deep market insight, rigorous evaluation, and an understanding of what organizations truly need from their leaders. We don't just close mandates—we partner with businesses in their talent transformation journey by providing key market insights, and identifying leaders who can drive their next phase of growth.

About the Role

What is expected from this role?

Responsibilities

Client & Mandate Ownership

• Work closely with senior consultants and clients on leadership hiring mandates across industries & functions. We are looking at growing our Middle East and Africa team and to support that requirement we would look at talent who have worked on Leadership hiring in Middle East and Africa across functions and Industries, especially from FMCG, Retail, Pharma, Manufacturing, BFSI.
• Understand business context, role complexity, and leadership expectations to drive high-quality outcomes.

Research & Talent Mapping

• Build deep market intelligence by identifying, mapping, and engaging with top talent across industries and international geographies.
• Go beyond databases to uncover passive candidates and emerging leaders.
• Develop and execute search strategies through primary and secondary research.

Candidate Engagement & Assessment

• Drive conversations with senior professionals and leadership talent.
• Evaluate candidates on experience, leadership potential, and cultural fit while documenting their qualifications, experience, and references in a structured and detailed manner.
• Ensure a smooth experience for shortlisted candidates throughout the assessment and selection process.
• Manage multiple mandates with speed, structure, and attention to detail.
• Execute search mandates in alignment with internal processes, quality benchmarks, and operational standards.

What are we Looking For?

• 3 – 4 years of experience in Executive Search, Recruitment, or Consulting, with MBA/ PGDBA.

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• High ownership mindset and comfort working in ambiguous environments.
• Curiosity about businesses, industries, and leadership roles.
• Ability to balance structured execution with relationship building.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Consulting, Executive Search, Recruitment, or Business Development.
• Strong interest in leadership hiring and client-facing roles.

Why this role?

• Gain exposure to CXO-level client interactions and leadership hiring assignments in International Markets, offering a front-row seat to how leadership decisions shape businesses.
• Opportunity to work across diverse industries and with marquee clients in Middle East and Africa.
• Structured career progression and long-term growth opportunities.
• Continuous learning and mentorship from experienced consultants.

At PeopleSquare, ownership comes early, learning is steep, and growth is merit-driven.