Associate Recruiter (Executive Search)

Paul Bridges Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Bridges Group in Austin is seeking Executive Search Consultants to help build and scale the Austin office. This hands-on role rewards ownership, client interaction, and an entrepreneurial environment.

Candidates with direct-hire or perm placement background in executive search, experience with retained or exclusive searches, and strong relationship skills will thrive, with mentorship from the founder and clear growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in executive search or agency recruitment with perm placement background.
• Comfort working on retained or exclusive searches.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with desire to help build and grow a business.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end executive search assignments from Senior Manager to C-suite.
• Partner with clients to understand hiring needs, structure, and talent strategy.
• Build and manage candidate pipelines through research, outreach, and networking.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments and manage interview processes.
• Collaborate with a growing team in Austin and globally.

Skills

Executive search experience

Perm placement background

Retained search experience

Job description

Must Have: Current Recruitment Background placing Direct Hire Candidates (6-12 months experience)

The Opportunity

We are a partnering with a fast-growing executive search firm in Austin. As part of continued growth, they are hiring Executive Search Consultants to help build and scale the Austin office. This is a hands‑on role suited for someone who enjoys ownership, client interaction, and working in an entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end executive search assignments (Senior Manager through C‑suite)
• Partner with clients to understand hiring needs, organizational structure, and talent strategy
• Build and manage strong candidate pipelines through research, outreach, and networking
• Conduct in‑depth candidate assessments and manage interview processes
• Collaborate with a growing team in Austin and globally

Ideal Background

• Experience in executive search or Agency recruitment (Must have Perm placement background)
• Comfort working on retained or exclusive searches (or strong interest in transitioning into retained)
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to help build and grow a business
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship‑building skills

Why Join

• Predominantly retained search environment
• Direct access to and mentorship from the founder
• Significant growth and promotion opportunities as the U.S. team scales
• Collaborative, high-performance culture
• Competitive compensation with strong earning potential