Executive Search Lead: Strategy, Research & Impact

Heidrick & Struggles, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is the world’s premier advisor on executive leadership, guiding clients to discover and enable outstanding leaders and teams.

The Senior Associate role drives the recruitment lifecycle, from candidate identification to placement, under mentorship from Partners and Consultants, with exposure to business development and global collaboration. Senior Associates execute search strategies, manage candidate relationships, and prepare client-ready materials.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years professional experience or a minimum of 3+ years of transferable recruiting experience.
• BA/BS degree required.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with external clients and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Research & Writing: develop position specifications and search strategies with Consultants; map executive talent landscapes.
• Internal and External Communication: contact candidates, conduct in-depth interviews, present candidates to clients.
• Living Our Values: collaborate across stakeholders, act as a culture carrier, support firm initiatives.
• Ethics & Quality: maintain data accuracy and confidentiality; deliver high-quality results on time.

Skills

Executive recruiting

Client relationships

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is the world’s premier advisor on executive leadership, guiding clients to discover and enable outstanding leaders and teams.

The Senior Associate role drives the recruitment lifecycle, from candidate identification to placement, under mentorship from Partners and Consultants, with exposure to business development and global collaboration. Senior Associates execute search strategies, manage candidate relationships, and prepare client-ready materials.