Associate Executive Recruiter – Direct Hire

About Search Solution Group

Search Solution Group is a leading executive search and recruitment firm dedicated to providing exceptional talent solutions for organizations. We specialize in connecting top-tier professionals with industry-leading companies across various sectors. Our team is driven by results, building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Executive Recruiter to join our growing team. This position is designed for someone who wants to build a career in executive recruiting while working closely with an experienced Executive Recruiter and gaining hands-on experience managing direct-hire searches.

Position Overview

As an Associate Executive Recruiter at Search Solution Group, you will support an experienced Executive Recruiter throughout the recruiting process while also managing a small portfolio of direct-hire searches independently.

This role will have a strong focus on candidate sourcing, interview coordination, candidate communication, and search execution. You will work closely with an Executive Recruiter to identify and engage top talent, coordinate the interview process, maintain candidate pipelines, and help ensure searches move forward efficiently.

As you develop your recruiting expertise and demonstrate success, you will have the opportunity to take on additional responsibility and grow into a full-cycle Executive Recruiter role.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Recruiter Support

• Partner closely with an Executive Recruiter to support active direct-hire and executive-level searches.
• Assist with sourcing and identifying qualified candidates for assigned searches.
• Conduct candidate research and outreach through LinkedIn Recruiter, recruitment databases, networking, and other sourcing channels.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information and activity within the ATS.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates, clients, and internal team members.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the interview process to provide updates, gather feedback, and maintain a positive candidate experience.
• Assist with reference checks, background screenings, and other recruiting-related activities as needed.
• Help maintain organized and active candidate pipelines for current and future searches.

Manage Assigned Searches

• Manage a small req load from intake through placement with guidance and support from senior recruiting team members.
• Develop sourcing strategies based on position requirements and target candidate profiles.
• Conduct candidate outreach, phone screens, and initial interviews.
• Track candidate activity, follow-ups, interviews, and next steps to ensure searches progress efficiently.
• Present qualified candidates to the Executive Recruiter and/or client as appropriate.
• • Build relationships with candidates and develop a strong understanding of their career goals andqualifications.
• Provide consistent communication and follow-up throughout the recruiting process.
• Work toward successful placements while meeting established recruiting activity and performance expectations.

Recruiting & Market Development

• Build and maintain a strong network of qualified professionals across assigned industries and functional areas.
• Stay informed on industry trends, talent pools, and market conditions relevant to assigned searches.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS tools, and other recruiting technologies to identify and engage candidates.
• Continuously develop sourcing, interviewing, networking, and recruiting skills.
• Collaborate with the recruiting team to share market intelligence, candidate leads, and sourcing strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 1+ years of recruiting, staffing, sales, customer service, or related professional experience
• preferred.
• Interest in building a career in executive search and direct-hire recruiting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong follow-up skills and a sense of urgency.
• Comfortable conducting candidate outreach and developing professional relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Coachable, competitive, and motivated to continuously improve.
• Experience with an ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, or other recruiting tools is preferred.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means becoming a trusted partner to the Executive Recruiter you support while steadily developing the skills necessary to manage searches independently.

The ideal Associate Executive Recruiter will:

• Consistently identify and engage qualified candidates.
• Keep searches organized and moving forward.• Provide an exceptional candidate experience.
• Demonstrate strong follow-through and urgency.
• Build a growing network of high-quality candidates.
• Successfully manage a small req load.
• Take coaching well and quickly apply feedback.
• Demonstrate the ability and desire to progress into a full-cycle Executive Recruiter role.

Why Join Search Solution Group?

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced Executive Recruiters.
• Exposure to top-tier clients and executive-level candidates.
• Hands-on training and professional development.
• Clear career growth path toward an Executive Recruiter position.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in executive search and recruiting.

If you are motivated to build a career in executive recruiting, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to learn from experienced recruiters while taking ownership of your own searches, we would love to hear from you. Join Search Solution Group and build the skills, relationships, and experience needed to grow into a successful Executive Recruiter.