Executive Search Senior Associate - Global Impact

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

Job summary

Heidrick & Struggles is seeking an Executive Search Senior Associate in Houston to drive key stages of the recruitment lifecycle, from strategy development to candidate delivery. You will work with Consultants, Principals, and clients to shape searches and cultivate talent pipelines.

Role emphasizes market research, client relationship management, and the ability to deliver high-quality search materials while maintaining confidentiality and ethics.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional recruiting experience or 3+ years in transferable recruiting roles.
• BA/BS degree required.
• Strong written and verbal communication with confidence and impact.
• Proven ability to collaborate with external clients and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Developing position specifications and search strategies with the Consultant.
• Researching industries and mapping executive talent to provide market insights.
• Preparing business development materials for prospective and current clients.
• Contacting candidates to elicit interest and gather market intelligence.
• Conducting in-depth candidate interviews and assessing fit to specs.
• Managing candidate relationships through the search lifecycle and keeping consultants updated.

Skills

Professional communications

Collaboration

Relationship building

Research

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Heidrick & Struggles is seeking an Executive Search Senior Associate in Houston to drive key stages of the recruitment lifecycle, from strategy development to candidate delivery. You will work with Consultants, Principals, and clients to shape searches and cultivate talent pipelines.

Role emphasizes market research, client relationship management, and the ability to deliver high-quality search materials while maintaining confidentiality and ethics.