Research Associate (Recruitment)
Purpose of the role
The Research Associate will play a pivotal role in Meraki Talent’s operations by driving market intelligence and supporting strategic talent acquisition and business development initiatives. This individual will conduct comprehensive market mapping, manage candidate sourcing for allocated assignments, and ensure the effective management of our CRM and database systems to enhance the efficiency of the Directors and the broader team.
Market Mapping
* Conduct market research to identify target customers and points of contact across our market specialisms
* Build folders within JobAdder to allow for efficient outreach from Directors/Consultants
* Build and maintain and market maps
Resourcing and Talent Acquisition
* Identify, engage, and qualify high-calibre candidates for active and pipeline roles.
* Provide shortlists of pre-screened candidates for ongoing assignments.
* Utilise advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other tools, to maximize candidate reach
* Stay on top of the candidate database, ensuring profiles are distributed to consultants
Business Development Support
* Collaborate with Senior Management to identify potential clients, sectors, and geographies where we can development new business
* Utilise market insight to recommend an approach for client acquisition
Key Account Development
* Identify ways to deepen our relationship with the existing client base, either through functional or geographical diversification
CRM and Database Management
* Help drive discipline with consultants on coding and the use of folders to segment candidates for more efficient talent sourcing
* Help build and maintain client record cards for key clients
Market Intelligence
Horizon scanning for new market entrants, senior talent movements, and interesting developments within our clients and target clients.
For this role, we are seeking a degree-qualified individual who wishes to build a career in human capital management and research. Strong organisational and research skills are required as is proficiency with databases and data.