Job Facts
Job Status: Open
Job Title: Research Associate (Executive Search Firm)
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
Tags
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
Job Description
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.