Senior Associate – HR Practice

Job description
Senior Associate – HR Practice

At Carlin Hall, we specialise in connecting exceptional talent with leading executive search and leadership advisory firms. Our network spans innovative brands and established names, supporting organisations looking to build high-performing teams and shape the future of work.

Our client is a renowned executive search firm with a dedicated HR Practice, working closely with FTSE-listed organisations and global businesses. They are seeking a Senior Associate to join their collaborative, high-performing team. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a respected HR Practice Lead, supporting high-impact assignments and developing your career in executive search.

As a Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the HR Practice Lead, managing search assignments and building strong relationships with both clients and internal stakeholders. This is a partnership role in a small, dynamic team, offering significant scope for personal development and progression.

Key Responsibilities
• Produce high-quality documentation and candidate reports for FTSE-listed and global clients.
• Conduct research, candidate sourcing and market mapping for senior HR roles (e.g., Chief People Officer, Chief Reward Officer, Global HR Director).
• Engage confidently with senior stakeholders and candidates at the executive level.
• Build and leverage internal relationships across various practice areas (Rewards, Business Advisory, Assessment etc.) to support cross-selling and collaboration.
• Support business development activities and contribute to the growth of the HR Practice.
• Provide proactive support to the Practice Lead, ensuring seamless project delivery and communication.

About You
• Previous experience in executive search, ideally within the HR or related professional services sector.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce polished documents for senior audiences.
• Strong relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
• Ambition, drive and a proactive approach to learning and business development.
• Ability to work closely with a Practice Lead, acting as a trusted partner and “safe pair of hands.”
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with frequent communication and teamwork.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your executive search career and want to join a team that values your growth and individuality, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s build something great together!

Please note: This is not an in-house HR role. Candidates are encouraged to read the full job description before applying.

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