Position Details: A1011: Research Consultant - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Description:

Job Requisition Number:       1011    
Job Title:                                Research Consultant
Employment Status:               Full-Time   
Location:                                Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 

Description:   
As a Research Consultant, you would employ your skills and be responsible for all steps associated with sourcing and delivering qualified candidates for client projects. The Research Specialist must have the ability to effectively communicate with the internal team, which it supports. This role is highly instrumental in the development of our business, as you would utilize your consultative sales expertise to drive additional business as you interact with clients.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to get in at the ground level of a new division that is revolutionizing the recruitment landscape. It requires a high degree of curiosity, sharp listening skills, honed business acumen and outstanding relationship building skills.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Participation on Project Team as high performing Research resource
• Proactively conduct research and innovative direct sourcing strategies to target and identify passive candidates.
• Creating and maintain a candidate pipeline by means of direct sourcing.
• Working collaboratively with Recruiters in order to keep up to date on the client's hiring needs and skill sets desired for current projects.
• Utilizing various Internet tools (i.e. Boolean searches, flipping and x-raying techniques, and research directories) in order to identify target companies for candidate identification and recruitment initiatives.
• Documenting and maintain all candidate profiles in the Augustine Information Management (AIM) database.
• Responsible for obtaining deliverable goals as specified by the Engagement Manager.
• Developing internal and external business acumen for assigned business group, researching industry benchmarks and remaining aware of market conditions to develop better sourcing strategies

Background and Experience Required:

• Prior experience in sales, marketing or customer service environment preferred.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Candidates must be self-motivated and possess excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work. 
• Proficient in the use of spreadsheets, word processing, database computer software, and the Internet.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team focused environment. 
• Experience with applicant tracking systems is preferred and proficiency with MS Office Suite is required
• Experience leading a recruitment process and team is ideal
• Strong consultative and sales abilities are a must have
• Great attention to detail and accuracy and excellent planning and organizational skills are essential, as are a high level of discipline and a sense of urgency

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