Data Entry and Research Specialist

Remote VA; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic executive recruiting firm as a Data Entry & Research Specialist. You will be responsible for maintaining candidate and client records, conducting online research, and ensuring data accuracy. This role offers the chance to work independently in a fast-paced, startup-style environment, supporting high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in data entry, research, recruiting, or a related field.
• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Impeccable attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update candidate and client records in ATS/CRM systems.
• Conduct online research to identify candidates and industry trends.
• Verify and source contact information from LinkedIn and other platforms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

LinkedIn

ZoomInfo

Apollo

Job description

Are you a detail-obsessed data wrangler with a knack for online sleuthing? Join our dynamic executive recruiting firm as a Data Entry & Research Specialist and play a pivotal role in powering our talent acquisition engine.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, startup-style environment and takes pride in delivering clean, accurate, and actionable data. If you love organizing information, researching leads, and supporting high-performing teams, this role is for you.

Tasks:

• Maintain and update candidate and client records in our ATS/CRM systems
• Conduct online research to identify potential candidates, companies, and industry trends
• Verify and source contact information including LinkedIn profiles, emails, and phone numbers
• Clean and organize large datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Assist in preparing candidate reports and sourcing lists
• Collaborate closely with recruiters to support sourcing and outreach initiatives

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in data entry, research, recruiting, or a related field
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and online research tools
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, Apollo, or similar platforms is a plus
• Impeccable attention to detail and a passion for data accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote or startup environment