Executive Search Consultant, Consumer - Process Improvement
WFA Digital Insight
The remote job market for executive search consultants is booming, with a 25% increase in demand over the past year. As companies adapt to the new normal, they need experts who can navigate the complexities of remote hiring. With the rise of digital transformation, skills in remote work, digital marketing, and data analysis are in high demand. Haldren's commitment to a flat management structure and open communication environment sets it apart from other companies. Before applying, candidates should be aware that they will need to demonstrate their ability to work effectively in a remote environment and provide credible market insights on talent availability and compensation signals.
Job Description
About the Role
The Executive Search Consultant role at Haldren is a fully remote position that supports high-tempo search delivery by coordinating stakeholders, protecting candidate experience, and keeping workflows predictable across multiple concurrent assignments within South Africa. This role is part of Haldren's internal team, not a client-facing position. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing market insights, supporting offer processes, and maintaining rigorous documentation and candidate communication.As an Executive Search Consultant, you will be working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple assignments simultaneously, and collaborating with stakeholders to define role requirements and success outcomes. Your day-to-day tasks will include conducting structured competency interviews, supporting reference processes, and tracking progress and risks.
The team at Haldren values open communication, and as an Executive Search Consultant, you will be expected to work effectively in a remote environment with disciplined time management. You will have direct access to decision-makers and will be part of a flat management structure.
What You Will Do
- Provide market insights on talent availability, compensation signals, and competitor mapping
- Support offer processes, reference checking, and onboarding coordination as needed
- Maintain rigorous documentation and candidate communication to protect experience and compliance
- Partner with stakeholders to define role requirements, success outcomes, and assessment approach
- Source, screen, and engage candidates using structured interviewing and market mapping
- Track progress and risks, escalating blockers early and proposing clear mitigation steps
- Conduct structured competency interviews and support reference processes
- Provide credible market insights on talent availability and compensation signals
- Work effectively in a remote environment with disciplined time management
What We Are Looking For
- Experience delivering senior or leadership hires, including complex stakeholder management
- Comfort conducting structured competency interviews and supporting reference processes
- Ability to provide credible market insights on talent availability and compensation signals
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional services environment
- High attention to detail, with consistent follow-through on deadlines and stakeholder expectations
- Comfort working with confidential information and applying sound judgment
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with disciplined time management
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple assignments simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
- Experience working in the consumer industry
- Knowledge of digital skills and remote work trends
- Experience with market mapping and competitor analysis
- Certification in recruitment or human resources
Benefits and Perks
- Remote work arrangement (South Africa)
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers
- Open communication environment
- Full medical coverage
- Competitive salary range (R 580,000 - R 800,000 per annum)
- Opportunity to work with a premier recruitment agency
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technology
- Flexible working hours and remote work stipend
How to Stand Out
- To stand out, make sure your CV and cover letter are tailored to the executive search consultant role, highlighting your experience in delivering senior or leadership hires and your ability to provide credible market insights.
- Familiarize yourself with the company's values and mission, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with them.
- Develop a strong understanding of the consumer industry and digital skills trends to demonstrate your expertise in the field.
- Prepare examples of your experience in conducting structured competency interviews and supporting reference processes to showcase your skills in these areas.
- Be prepared to discuss your approach to remote work and how you maintain disciplined time management in a remote environment.
- Research the company's culture and values, and be prepared to ask informed questions during the interview process.
- Make sure your online presence is professional, including your LinkedIn profile and other social media platforms.
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