Research Associate

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April 2026
Research Associate
Our Company
Robert Half Executive Search is a premier retained executive search firm. As part of Robert Half, we have the resources and benefits of a large organization, including a major international talent network. Ranked as one of the top 5 executive search firms in the United States by Forbes for the ninth year in a row, Robert Half Executive Search combines a world class search execution team with experienced Managing Directors that have real world experience. This allows us to find tough to locate candidates anywhere in the US, and beyond, for our clients.
For more information about Robert Half Executive Search visit: https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/hire-talent/executive-search
The Position
The Research Associate will report to the Director of Research Operations and will provide research and market intelligence support to our Managing Directors, Principals and Associates across the US. Robert Half Executive Search works with executive management in all position functions and industry sectors. The research department is tasked with finding potential candidates for our Associates to recruit as well as providing market intelligence data that facilitates the successful execution of each search project.
Specific duties and responsibilities:
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Conduct research on specific industries and positions for each search and develop a plan to identify prospective candidates and specific titles, industries and companies to pursue
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Identify prospective candidates and provide name generation throughout the life of each search project
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Collaborate with Managing Directors, Principals and Associates throughout each search by providing market intelligence to develop further strategies on specific industry sectors and range of relevant position titles
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Research contact information for potential candidates to provide to Principals and Associates for outreach
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Maintain candidate and company information in our proprietary database
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Interact with all members of the research team as well as Executive Search professionals across the US to work toward the successful execution of each search
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree desired
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Research experience or experience in a staffing or search firm is a plus
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to think creatively
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Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with a team of search professionals
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Proficient verbal and written communication
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Strong project, time management and organizational skills
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Proficiency in managing data and data systems
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Strong research skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Compensation range is $55,000 -$65,000

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