[Remote] Recruiting Associate

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Spectrum Search Partners is renowned for identifying world-class candidates for clients and is looking for a Recruiting Associate to immerse in the full lifecycle of executive search. The role involves candidate identification, market intelligence, and supporting the search management team in various capacities to ensure successful searches.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the search management team to provide market research and other support to complete retained searches, including name generation
• Collaborate with the team in developing ideal candidate profiles and key criteria/requirements while supporting the identification, persuasion, and evaluation process
• Master and utilize our various cloud-based software systems and tools
• Help to ensure that Spectrum’s internal CRM is up to date with the latest search information, including candidate details, status, resumes, and compensation information
• Assist in developing materials that support the search process (Position Profiles, Scorecard Assessments, Active Candidate Reports, and Meeting Recap Notes)
• Prepare lists that support the identification process of prospective candidates
• Over time, comprehend and articulate our client’s value propositions to prospective candidates
• Provide vital background information on prospects and potential new clients
• Develop Competitive Intelligence and Private Equity industry research

Skills

• 2 to 4+ years of full-time professional business experience is required
• A background in sales, marketing, human resources, accounting, or consulting is highly desired
• Positive and enthusiastic disposition with a desire to develop a long-term, successful career
• A collaborative team player with an honest and ethical mindset is critical
• Brings a self-starter mentality– must be reliable and able to meet deadlines ('do whatever it takes')
• Must take pride in doing top-quality work, brings a 'strive for excellence' philosophy
• Intensely curious – must have a love for continuous learning about businesses and their industries, along with the understanding that the right talent drives outcomes
• Must be highly organized and able to multitask, handle pressure situations, and communicate with sophisticated individuals (strong written and verbal communication skills)
• Extremely strong with technology tools such as LinkedIn, PitchBook, ATS, CRM, and Microsoft Office
• Four-year undergraduate degree required
• Prior experience in executive search or private equity is not required, but a major plus
• Prior experience in a sports program or team environment where collaboration is valued is preferred

Benefits

• A front-row seat to the private equity world – you will work on searches for some of the most dynamic, high-growth businesses in the country, backed by the most sophisticated investors in the market. Few roles at this stage of a career offer this kind of exposure to how PE-backed companies are built and led
• Accelerated development – in a 12-person firm, you will not spend years waiting for your turn. You will be in the work immediately, learning by doing, and getting real feedback from people who have been doing this for decades. The learning curve is steep and intentional
• A team that invests in you – you will be trained and mentored by industry veterans who genuinely care about your growth. Spectrum’s 95% repeat client rate and consistent Hunt Scanlon recognition are a reflection of the team’s standards – and you will be held to them, supported to meet them, and rewarded when you do
• A clear path to more – this is an entry point, not a ceiling. Spectrum is a growing firm and has a history of promoting from within. As you develop your skills and prove your impact, the opportunity to take on more responsibility, more client visibility, and more ownership of searches is there for the taking
• The best of both worlds – the credibility and track record of an established, nationally recognized firm, with the energy, agility, and tight culture of a small team where your contributions are visible, valued, and celebrated

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