ghSMART · 14 hours ago
Research Associate – Talent Acquisition
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expghSMART is a premier leadership advisory firm trusted by CEOs and boards to solve critical leadership and talent decisions. They are seeking a Research Associate to support global consultant hiring efforts, focusing on market mapping, talent intelligence, and conducting candidate assessments.
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Responsibilities
Market Mapping & Talent Intelligence
Conduct market mapping, organizational analysis, and competitive research to surface relevant talent, inform internal hiring strategy, and build long-term pipelines
Formulate and execute research-driven sourcing strategies to proactively identify, engage, and approach high-quality, diverse candidate pools across priority markets and roles
Develop deep familiarity with assigned talent markets and serve as a trusted internal expert and keeper of relevant information and resources
Ensure candidates are market-validated, systematically capturing and synthesizing insights gathered through research and candidate conversations
Candidate Assessment & Hiring Support
Conduct structured first-round screening interviews with experienced candidates, assessing fit, trajectory, and judgment
Produce clear, insight-driven candidate summaries and research briefs to support internal hiring stakeholders and Hiring Committees
Support the full internal hiring lifecycle, from upfront role calibration and market research through candidate evaluation and decision support
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
Work closely with consultants, Partners, and People-team colleagues to calibrate profiles, align on priorities, and refine hiring strategy
Effectively and clearly articulate ghSMART’s value proposition in candidate conversations, tailoring the message to what is most important to each candidate
Collaborate across regions to leverage global perspectives, share market insights, and maintain consistent assessment standards
Maintain high-quality, well-structured documentation and ensure rigorous capture of insights to build long-term institutional knowledge
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a respected institution required
Approximately 2–4 years of experience in executive search, in-house recruiting, consulting, or other research-intensive professional services roles
Demonstrated strength in primary and secondary research, market mapping, and insight synthesis
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage senior internal stakeholders and experienced candidates with confidence and professionalism
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and discretion
Preferred
Advanced degree (MBA, MA, etc.) preferred but not required
Preferred experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other market intelligence, research, and contact-enrichment tools (e.g., ATS platforms such as Lever; ZoomInfo, Lusha, RocketReach, or similar)
Benefits
Annual discretionary performance bonus
401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
ghSMART
ghSMART is an employee-owned management assessment firm that focuses on advising CEOs, boards, and investors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
2025-07-16Private Equity
Leadership Team
Jeffrey McLean
Chief Executive Officer
Geoff Smart
Chairman & Founder
Recent News
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