Executive Recruiter

THE COMPANY:

DHR is a leading, privately held provider of executive search, leadership consulting, and emerging leader search solutions in more than 50 markets spanning 22 countries. With expertise in more than 20 industries and functional areas, DHR pairs clients with resourceful consultants who have the most experience in their world.

For 35 years, DHR has solved talent challenges by being connected, accountable, attentive, and prepared to hit the ground running to ensure clients have the best talent available.

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a key member of DHR’s Research & Recruiting function, the Associate will be responsible for working with Partners to fully understand client requirements for the executive search. Associates are responsible for working together with Senior Associates+ and Partners to develop efficient, effective, and creative strategies. Associates are expected to maintain a workload of 4-6 net searches, though there may be occasions when more are required.

• The scope of work is to assist other Research team members & Partners in the firm in the development of assignment research and candidate development. They will initiate first-round candidate contact, network with referral sources and effectively and persuasively communicate the opportunity to contacted individuals.
• Following initial contact, the Associate must be capable of assessing the potential candidate's qualifications against the approved specification. They must also communicate search status on a timely basis to active candidates.
• Successful Associates are able to quickly deliver qualified candidates for review by the Partner with minimal day-to-day direction. Although Associates are principally responsible for initiating contact with candidates, they will have additional client and candidate interaction.
• Specific deliverables that Associates develop while working on assignments with senior executives in the firm include:
• The Search Strategy for the Assignment; this is typically in conjunction with another research team member and/or Partner.
• Individual candidate profiles and reports.
• Search status reports tracking each candidate’s capabilities and interest as the search progresses.
• Finalist candidate reviews, references, and background checks.
• Staying current with industry business trends and awareness around industry news/updates/operations.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

DHR Global seeks an individual with a high energy level, a creative thought process and solid business skills who will thrive in this fast-paced, ever-changing work environment. The ideal candidate is resourceful, confident, coachable, results-driven, and ambitious.

The Successful Candidate will have:

• Minimum 1-3 years of work experience. Ideally, this is in a sales, recruitment, or research function.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and detailed planning and project management skills.
• The ability to multitask and prioritize activities in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong listening skills and an ability to interpret information.
• The ability to develop strong relationships to build personal networks within diverse industries.
• Experience in delivering high-quality internal and external client service.
• Experience working in a team environment, with the ability to partner with colleagues while working independently.
• A high level of integrity and professionalism, with strong attention to detail.
• A high degree of comfort in communicating with senior-level executives.
• Outstanding database and Internet research skills and a broad knowledge of business information sources.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft programs.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

TRAVEL & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position involves remote work, with quarterly meetings at the company’s London Victoria office.
• The Associate should be self-motivated and have a professional workspace at home, including a strong internet connection and a quiet place to work.
• This position may require occasional early morning and late evening working hours.