Associate - Executive Recruiter

Sheffield Haworth; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Job summary

A global talent consultancy is seeking an Associate to support research and search execution in financial and professional services. The role involves conducting telephone work, desk research, and maintaining candidate relationships. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in key office applications. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $95,000 with additional benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience working on Financial Services and/or Professional Services search projects.
• Ability to exercise discretion with confidential information.
• Expectations for effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and execute search in product area.
• Support Consultants with marketing, pitching, and candidate management.
• Maintain relationships through ongoing candidate interactions.

Skills

Good telephone manners

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Problem-solving ability

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Sheffield Haworth is a global talent consultancy founded in 3 that specializes in executive search, interim placements, leadership advisory, change management information and data services. The firm works with private and public companies across financial services, professional and business services, high‑growth technologies, and multinational corporates. Sheffield Haworth employs over 180 professionals in 15 global offices and is an equal‑opportunity and disability‑confident committed employer.

Base Pay Range

$75,000.00/yr – $95,000.00/yr

Associate Overview

Associates are responsible for research and search execution in their product area and support Consultants with marketing, pitching, and candidate management. Early access to client meetings and dialogue is expected.

3>Key Areas of Search

• Knowledge management within the search database, team SharePoint, and other systems
• Desk research on LinkedIn, proprietary database, company websites, and other research sources
• Telephone work, including candidate “cold calls,” assessment, and ongoing relationship management
• Written work such as client‑ready candidate assessments, job descriptions, client update notes, marketing materials, quarterly reports, etc.
• Candidate and client interaction
• Business development, including company and management research and presentation preparation

Qualifications

• Experience working on Financial Services and/or Professional Services search projects.
• Good telephone manners and excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize when faced with tight deadlines and shifting client needs.
• Ability to exercise absolute discretion and professionalism with confidential information.
• Positive attitude, love of problem‑solving, and high attention to detail.
• Well‑developed skills in key office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, to efficiently produce presentations, reports, charts, graphical analysis, and written documents.

Skills & Attributes

• Passion for the industry they work in and stay updated on industry news, key clients, and the general business environment.
• Build strong relationships with team members, candidates, and clients, continually deepening and improving over time.
• Seek out and deploy best practices in all that they do.
• Consistently curious and inquisitive attitude.
• Focus on collaboration and mutual support; individuals who prefer teamwork and emphasize excellent results through teamwork are strong cultural fits.
• Not afraid to challenge the status quo to drive improvements and support the culture of excellence.
• Bring a sense of humor and fun to the role, enjoying work and one another.

Salary & Benefits

This is a permanent full‑time position. Associates receive an annual discretionary bonus. Compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and skills. Higher salaries may be considered for over‑qualified and exceptional candidates.

Values

Trust, Humanity, Inclusion, and Excellence.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Research, Consulting, and Business Development

Industries

Professional Services, Financial Services, and Business Consulting and Services

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance