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Job description / Role
The Researcher plays an important role in executing searches by identifying, attracting and developing candidates who match our clients’ requirements.
The Researcher then evaluates and assesses the candidate’s business experiences and professional competencies to determine how they relate to a client’s specific need, and ultimately prepares them for consideration by our clients.
- Contribute actively to the start-up phase of the search by participating in client kick-off meetings with the Consultant and assisting in the development of the search strategy and target list of companies.
- Complete a complete mapping exercise by gathering relevant information regarding the appropriate industries and target companies, including identifying potential prospects, sources and managing responses.
- Represent client effectively in the marketplace, discussing the opportunity with relevant executives using various methods .
- Partner with Consultant to develop and present a slate of qualified candidates to each client. Anticipate what needs to drive the search to closure and be prepared to supply additional information, such as related industry trends, market findings, reaction to the opportunity, compensation data, etc., gained during the course of a search.
- Contribute to the preparation of position specifications, candidate presentations and reference reports adhering to the Firm's Gold Standard Recruiting Assessment.
- Prepare organized information for the client progress report/meeting by teaming with the Consultant.
- Be aware of activities and changes in the general business environment and in the industry specifically. Keep team members updated accordingly.
- Add to the firm's candidate pool expertise by continually identifying and introducing new talent to the firm. Ensure that up to date assignment, company and candidate information during the course of an assignment is always available for colleagues.
- Contribute to responses to inquiries for new business as well as business development activities.
This role will be supporting 2 Executive Recruitment Consultants and will therefore require flexibility, efficiency and the ability to prioritise.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of business experience in executive search, a relevant corporate organization or a professional services environment.
- Experience working in a high performance environment in a role where multiple projects and competing demands are the norm.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Western Educated.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English.
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Competent user of MS Office including Word, Outlook, iCloud, Excel
- Experience of sourcing candidates on UAE job portals and LinkedIn
- Someone who can think laterally and work efficiently and effectively under pressure
About the Company
At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
So much more than a specialist recruitment business, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face today in the fast-paced world of work, we help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.
Offering an unrivalled suite of recruitment and workplace solutions, whether you’re looking for what’s next in your career, or have a gap to fill, we’ll help you get where you want to go.
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.