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Search Essentials Associate - Recruiter

True Search
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2026
About True

As one of the fastest-growing organizations in the talent advisory space, True is a global platform of companies that optimizes value creation by placing executive talent, developing business leaders, creating diverse and inclusive networks, and using innovative technology to advance executive talent priorities. Our clients include innovative growth brands backed by leading Venture Capital and Private Equity firms as well as established public organizations. With offices in North America, EMEA, & APAC, our team of industry and functional experts leverage their deep networks to connect companies with leading talent to transform businesses and industries. True was founded on the belief that doing good is the pathway to doing well. Our growth and success are a by-product of our values—treating people right, listening to new ideas and keeping culture at the heart of our business.

Role & Responsibilities

The Associate at True Search will act as a key team member working alongside Partners & Principals in search execution. Over the course of a search, an effective Associate conducts research, builds target company lists, sources and screens candidates and manages the majority of data entry into our database, Thrive TRM. An Associate on the pathway to Senior Associate should own the entire candidate pipeline, the majority of candidate relationships and have more ownership on key search related activities with less Partner oversight.

Search Execution & Candidate Management

  • Collaborate closely with Partners and Principals to execute search strategies, ensuring the timely development of job descriptions, target company lists, and market maps at the outset of each search
  • In partnership with your Partner or Principal, take responsibility for sourcing, screening, and reviewing 50-75% of candidates for each assigned search
  • Lead candidate outreach through multiple channels (LinkedIn, email, and phone) to build a qualified and diverse pipeline, ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience
  • Maintain an organized, dynamic candidate pipeline and keep candidates informed and engaged throughout the process
  • Outside of assigned searches, actively discover and add qualified candidates who are not currently in the True network to Thrive TRM, expanding the firm’s talent database and pipeline


Research & Market Mapping

  • Conduct detailed research projects to map companies and candidates in relevant industries, identifying key talent pools and target organizations
  • Assist in developing a comprehensive market map for each search, ensuring that all relevant candidates and companies are identified and assessed
  • Use industry knowledge to stay ahead of trends and uncover new potential candidates or companies that should be included in the search process


Client Interaction & Project Management

  • Work closely with the client and/or search team to coordinate and schedule candidate interactions, ensuring smooth scheduling and follow-up throughout the search process
  • Effectively leverage our internal tools, including Thrive TRM and AI tools, to streamline and enhance outcomes
  • Prepare for client update calls by creating a detailed agenda with key discussion points, ensuring all relevant candidate and client updates are included
  • Transcribe notes during client update calls, documenting important company updates, candidate progress, and client feedback or suggestions
  • Ensure that all information related to assigned searches is accurately and consistently updated in Thrive TRM, the firm's candidate management system, maintaining error-free records
  • Proactively contribute to the development of internal search processes, suggesting improvements and participating in team discussions to optimize workflows


Qualifications

  • Professional experience in an externally facing client management consulting role (change management, human capital, executive search, etc)
  • Proven track record of managing numerous projects and competing demands with tight deadlines and daily/weekly deliverables


We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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