Executive Search: Strategy, Research & Client Relations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability leave

Parental leave

Paid time off

401k contribution

Job summary

Heidrick & Struggles is seeking an Executive Search Senior Associate in Chicago to drive multiple facets of the recruitment lifecycle alongside Consultants and Principals. You will identify candidates, interview, assess fit, and develop market insights while supporting business development efforts with clients.

The role offers exposure to a global advisory practice, mentorship, and a clear career path in executive recruiting, with responsibilities across research, strategy, and client engagement.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years professional experience or a minimum of 3+ years of 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.
• Exhibits a proven ability to collaborate with external clients and candidates, showcasing adeptness in influencing and fostering productive partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Research & Writing: Develop position specifications and create a search strategy with the Consultant.
• Conduct industry-specific and client company research to map the executive talent landscape.
• Assist Consultants in preparing business development materials for clients.
• Contact prospective candidates to elicit interest and gather market intelligence.
• Conduct in-depth interviews to assess qualifications and fit to specifications.
• Write candidate assessments and present candidates to clients.
• Manage candidate relationships across the full search lifecycle.

Skills

Communication skills

Interviewing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Heidrick & Struggles is seeking an Executive Search Senior Associate in Chicago to drive multiple facets of the recruitment lifecycle alongside Consultants and Principals. You will identify candidates, interview, assess fit, and develop market insights while supporting business development efforts with clients.

The role offers exposure to a global advisory practice, mentorship, and a clear career path in executive recruiting, with responsibilities across research, strategy, and client engagement.