[Remote] Research Associate – Talent Acquisition
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ghSMART 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.
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
Skills
• 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
• 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 Overview
• ghSMART is an employee-owned management assessment firm that focuses on advising CEOs, boards, and investors. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://ghsmart.com.
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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
Skills
• 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
• 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 Overview
• ghSMART is an employee-owned management assessment firm that focuses on advising CEOs, boards, and investors. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://ghsmart.com.
Apply Now
Apply Now