Senior Associate

About DHR

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 more than 30 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 team, the Senior Associate will be responsible for working with Partners to fully understand client requirements for the executive search. Senior Associates are responsible for developing efficient, effective and creative strategies. Senior Associates are expected to maintain a workload of 6-8 net searches, though there may be occasions when more are required.
• The scope of work is to assist 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 Senior 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 Senior Associates are able to quickly deliver qualified candidates for review by the Partner with minimal day-to-day direction. Although Senior Associates are principally responsible for initiating contact with candidates, they will potentially have client and candidate interaction.
• Specific deliverables that Senior Associates develop in the conduct of assignments in conjunction with senior executives in the firm are:
• The Search Strategy for the Assignment
• Individual Candidate Profiles and Reports
• Search Status Reports Tracking Each Candidate’s Capabilities and Interest as The Search Progresses
• Finalist Candidate Reviews and Background Checks
• Staying current with industry business trends; 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 Successful Candidate Will Have:
• Minimum of 10-18 years of experience in a recruitment; retained, executive recruitment preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and detailed planning and project management skills.
• The ability to multitask and prioritize activities in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and oral communications 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 also working independently.
• An optimistic, solution-oriented style, with a great sense of humor.
• A service attitude coupled with a sense of urgency and tenacity.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong assessment skills.
• A passion for executive search.
• Be decisive, honest, and responsive.
• A persistent and creative work style, and a willingness to be accountable.
• A high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Be proactive and willing to take direction.
• Be intellectually curious and mature.
• 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.
• Project oriented, and a strong work ethic.
• Flexible and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Analytical professional with good attention to detail.

EDUCATION:

Undergraduate degree required

Location:

Gurgaon/ Mumbai