Executive Search Associate - Lead Talent Discovery

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

Job summary

Heidrick & Struggles is seeking an Executive Search Associate in New York to learn through hands-on experience and mentorship in an apprenticeship‑like model. You will assist Consultants in all aspects of the recruitment process from strategy development to candidate engagement.

Responsibilities include industry and client research, developing position specifications, and supporting business development and candidate assessments for clients.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ professional experience or a minimum of 2 years transferable recruiting experience.
• An 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducting industry specific and client company research, mapping the executive talent landscape to bring market insights to the table.
• Supporting Consultants in the development of 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.

Skills

Professional communication

Candidate research

Executive recruiting

Relationship building

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Heidrick & Struggles is seeking an Executive Search Associate in New York to learn through hands-on experience and mentorship in an apprenticeship‑like model. You will assist Consultants in all aspects of the recruitment process from strategy development to candidate engagement.

Responsibilities include industry and client research, developing position specifications, and supporting business development and candidate assessments for clients.