Recruiting Associate (Executive Search Firm) Job at ACCUR Recruiting Services |

Overview

This opportunity is internal to ACCUR Recruiting Services, not for a client. We are seeking talented individuals to support our team of executive recruiters.

Founded in 2006, ACCUR is a boutique executive search firm specializing in consumer and luxury goods industries. We conduct searches nationwide and occasionally internationally, focusing on Director, Vice President, and C-Level placements.

Role details

Location: Montclair, NJ 7042

Industry: International recruitment in luxury and consumer goods

Market: Global

Reporting to: Recruitment Consultants

Direct Reports: none

Traveling: none

Languages: English is a must (at least 1 additional language is strongly preferred)

Visa: No sponsorship possible

Job ID: ZR_9523_JOB

Remote work policy: Hybrid (local: 2-3 days/wk)

Job Seniority: Entry Level

Company size: Small (1-50 ppl)

Company Ownership: Privately Owned

Industry(ies): Beauty, Consumer Goods, Luxury Goods, Wines, Spirits, Beer

Function(s): HR & Recruitment

Region(s): NORTH AMERICA, USA, New Jersey

Work Schedule

This role can be structured as part-time or full-time, requiring a minimum of 25 hours per week. The schedule is flexible and will be discussed further.

It is particularly well-suited for individuals balancing family responsibilities or other commitments such as nonprofit involvement, sports coaching, or similar activities.

Work Location

The position is designed to be hybrid, ideally split 50/50 between office (Montclair, NJ) and remote work.

About the Role

This opportunity is internal to ACCUR Recruiting Services, not for a client. We are seeking talented individuals to support our team of executive recruiters.

Founded in 2006, ACCUR is a boutique executive search firm specializing in consumer and luxury goods industries. We conduct searches nationwide and occasionally internationally, focusing on Director, Vice President, and C-Level placements.

Objective

The Research Associate will be responsible for identifying, sourcing, and shortlisting candidates for review by our consultants/executive recruiters. The role also involves coordinating interviews between clients and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Build lists of target companies (organizations where suitable candidates may be found).


• Historically this was done via LinkedIn and Google; today, most of the work is powered by ChatGPT Enterprise and other AI tools.


• Identify and reach out to potential candidates, primarily via email or LinkedIn messages.


• Previously this relied on LinkedIn Recruiter with advanced filters and Boolean searches; now, AI tools like ChatGPT increasingly play a role.


• Pre-screen candidates (via email or phone) and shortlist them for consultants, who then handle interviews and client presentations.


• Review and process incoming applications for inclusion in candidate pipelines.


• This is done within our Applicant Tracking System (Zoho Recruit), which operates similarly to Salesforce.


• Coordinate both internal (candidate–consultant) and external (candidate–client) interviews.


• Conduct reference checks with past employers by phone.

Our Values

We operate on the principles of Trust, Autonomy, and Responsibility.

Our environment is stable, flexible, and high quality: our three Senior Recruitment Consultants have each been with the firm for 11, 14, and 15 years, respectively.

Requirements

• A trustworthy, detail-oriented, and eager-to-learn professional.


• Strong organizational skills and excellent command of English, both written and spoken.


• Interest in brands, from mass market to luxury.


• Passion for research and talent discovery—someone who enjoys “the hunt.”


• Tech-savvy, ideally with experience in Boolean searches and a power user of ChatGPT or other LLMs.


• A very big plus if you have a natural inclination to automate repetitive tasks through tools like Excel/Google Sheets macros/formulas, Zapier, or n8n.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Human Resources, Research, and Administrative

Industries

• Human Resources Services