Executive Search Associate — Global Talent Scout

UNKNOWN; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidrick & Struggles, a world leader in executive leadership advisory services, is seeking an Executive Search Associate to support the recruitment lifecycle from candidate identification to placement.

You will work closely with Search Partners and Principals, learning through mentorship in an apprenticeship‑like model, conducting research, crafting position specifications, and assisting with candidate assessments and client communications.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of professional experience or a minimum of 2 years transferable recruiting experience.
• Undergraduate BA/BS degree is required.
• Exhibits skill and developing mastery of professional communications, displaying adeptness in writing, articulating, and delivering information with confidence and impact.
• Developing the ability to collaborate effectively with external clients and candidates, and beginning to understand techniques to influence and build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry specific and client company research to map the executive talent landscape.
• Assisting Consultants in developing position specification(s) and a focused search strategy.
• Assisting Consultants in preparing business development and candidate assessment documents to present to both prospective and current clients.
• Contacting prospective candidates to elicit interest in client opportunities and gather market intelligence.
• Managing candidate relationships throughout the life cycle of the search and keeping the Consultant updated.

Skills

Professional communications

Writing & articulation

Relationship building

Collaboration across teams

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Heidrick & Struggles, a world leader in executive leadership advisory services, is seeking an Executive Search Associate to support the recruitment lifecycle from candidate identification to placement.

You will work closely with Search Partners and Principals, learning through mentorship in an apprenticeship‑like model, conducting research, crafting position specifications, and assisting with candidate assessments and client communications.