Associate Consultant - Talent Acquisition Headhunter
The Associate Consultant - Talent Acquisition Headhunter at Confidential Client supports internal talent acquisition by sourcing, screening, and managing candidates for recruitment roles while developing core recruitment skills. The role involves partnering with senior leadership, managing candidate pipelines, and contributing to recruitment process improvements, with opportunities to support client recruitment during slower periods. This position offers structured training, career progression, and a collaborative office environment within a global specialist recruitment firm.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Primary focus — Internal Talent Acquisition
- Partner with senior leadership to source and screen candidates for internal openings.
- Conduct initial screening calls and manage candidate pipelines from application through offer stage.
- Coordinate interview scheduling, collect hiring manager feedback, and keep candidate records organized.
- Build and maintain candidate profiles, assess fit against competencies, and provide concise written assessments.
- Develop strong candidate relationships while learning market dynamics and recruitment fundamentals.
- Create and maintain Boolean search strings to identify talent from competitor firms and specialist networks.
- Contribute feedback and documentation to continuously improve recruitment processes.
Secondary focus — Client Recruitment (during slower periods)
- Support client-facing placements by partnering with senior recruiters.
- Learn to manage external recruitment pipelines and client-facing processes.
- Develop an understanding of client relationship dynamics and service delivery.
Who We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Prior corporate or professional work experience — industry-specific background is not required (we provide training).
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Clear, confident verbal communication; comfortable engaging with senior professionals.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Coachable mindset and eagerness to learn recruitment best practices.
Why Join Confidential Client
Confidential Client is a global specialist recruitment team operating across the U.S. and Europe. The firm is committed to developing recruiters from day one through structured training, mentorship, and exposure to diverse markets. This role is ideal for candidates who want a fast-paced, relationship-driven career path in recruitment with clear progression opportunities.
What We Offer
- Structured training & development program designed for new recruiters.
- Clear career progression paths and promotion goals.
- Access to an internal training library (recruitment academy) and ongoing learning resources.
- Exposure to international recruitment practices and global leadership.
- Commission opportunities as you develop a book of business.
- A collaborative, supportive office culture.
Additional Details
- Department: TA001 - Talent Acquisition
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Minimum experience: Entry-level
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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