Executive Search Senior Associate: Strategy & Impact

H&S BV + local partnership; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidrick & Struggles in Amsterdam seeks an Executive Search Senior Associate to drive key stages of the recruitment lifecycle, from candidate mapping to placement. You will work with Search Partners and Principals, shaping search strategies and managing candidate pipelines in a global context.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in recruiting, a BA/BS degree, and proven skills in client engagement, research, and writing candidate assessments. The role offers strong mentorship and a clear career path.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional recruiting experience.
• An undergraduate BA/BS degree is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients.
• Ability to collaborate with external clients and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Develop position specifications and search strategies with the Consultant.
• Research industry and client companies to map executive talent.
• Assist Consultants with business development materials for clients.
• Conduct in-depth candidate interviews and write assessments.
• Manage candidate relationships through the entire search lifecycle.
• Support client relationship management and teamwork across the firm.

Skills

Professional communication

Client relationship building

Research & writing

Collaboration with consultants

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Heidrick & Struggles in Amsterdam seeks an Executive Search Senior Associate to drive key stages of the recruitment lifecycle, from candidate mapping to placement. You will work with Search Partners and Principals, shaping search strategies and managing candidate pipelines in a global context.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in recruiting, a BA/BS degree, and proven skills in client engagement, research, and writing candidate assessments. The role offers strong mentorship and a clear career path.