F/T - Research Coordinator - Navigant Consulting

Research Coordinator

Location: Chicago, NY, or DC

NAVIGANT is a specialized, global expert services firm dedicated to assisting clients in creating and protecting value in the face of critical business risks and opportunities.   Navigant professionals combine technical expertise in Disputes and Investigations, Economics, Financial Advisory and Management Consulting, with business pragmatism in the highly regulated Construction, Energy, Financial Services and Healthcare industries to support clients in addressing their most critical business needs.

Navigant professionals leverage a unique combination of technical expertise and industry insights to provide clients with solutions tailored to their specific business challenges and the opportunities presented by the ongoing market fluctuations and regulatory changes.  The Company has approximately 1,700 consulting professionals and 2,300 employees, with a client base reaching more than 40 cities around the world.  The company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NCI) and in 2010 generated $704 million in total revenues. Corporate headquarters are in Chicago, Illinois (U.S.) and headquarters for international operations are in London.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive, timely, and accurate research solutions in response to broad based research projects and presents results in a clear and actionable format for consulting professionals.
• Research, analyzes, and synthesizes information from diverse sources and convert results into a useable and understandable format.
• Collaborate with senior research leadership performing daily tasks including document processing and maintenance of quarterly/weekly industry initiatives.
• Responsible for working across practice areas and identifying potential opportunities of research collaboration.
• Serve as team representative of the Research Services Group
• Markets the Research Services Group to staff and senior management while expanding awareness and utilization of day to day research within the office

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree required; Master’s in Library Science degree preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with all levels of staff and management.
• The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing and communication skills.
• Superior skill and ability in multi-tasking and prioritizing.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm and innovation in a collaborative team environment.
• Self-motivated with proven ability to effectively work with diverse personalities in a dynamic and demanding environment.
• Must have proficiency in web-based proprietary databases (e.g. Capital IQ, Factiva, LexisNexis, Dialog, Thomson Research), electronic, print, and library resources.
• Experience using Bloomberg or Factset is a plus.
• 4-6 years of research experience in a law or corporate library environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

To apply:

https://careers.insidenci.com/psp/nvge9pr2/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBLPage=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=1445&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

The company offers competitive compensation packages including an incentive compensation plan, comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance, 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.

Navigant does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Navigant and Navigant will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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F/T - Sr Researcher/Recruitment-Exec Search - Time Warner

Senior Researcher, TW WW Recruitment & Executive Search

Time Warner Inc. - New York, NY (Greater New York City Area)

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Researcher will be a part of the Research team within Time Warner’s best-in-class Worldwide Recruitment & Executive Search group. Reporting to the Director of Research, this person has global responsibility for identifying potential internal and external passive candidates for VP level and above searches, including name generation, bio creation, talent mapping and market intelligence gathering, to best support the executive search team in conducting talent searches enterprise wide. The Senior Researcher is also responsible for pipelining diverse pools
of talent in anticipation of future openings based on business need, as well as in high turn/hard to fill areas.


DUTIES/OBJECTIVES:
Strategically develops recruitment research by using strong telephone skills to call directly into targeted companies; utilizing various directories such as LinkedIn, Hoovers, and Zoom Info; mining internal executive search database and outside resume databases; direct sourcing; networking; and attending industry events.

Creates target company lists and conducts research of those companies to locate names, titles and contact information for individuals in similar positions for which we are recruiting, while keeping diversity efforts in the forefront of each search.

Maintains current, accurate research on a regular and consistent basis.

Provides presentation quality market intelligence reports (i.e. organizational structure, industry and company analysis, scope of positions in competing companies, etc. as needed, as well as status reports throughout the research process.

Proactively builds pipelines of diverse talent related to key business and hiring initiatives across the divisions, as well as for high turnover and hard to fill positions at the Director level and above.

Monitors industry trends and new business initiatives in competitive industries, shares information with the team as appropriate, and maintains data in research database (Encore) on a real time basis.

Desired Skills & Experience

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-7 years’ experience in hiring/recruiting with heavy emphasis on search research or other transferable research skills.
• Knowledge of recruitment practices, relevant job markets and research processes
• Previous experience using the telephone to acquire hard-to-obtain information, coupled with strong knowledge of internet research tactics
• Experience in fact-checking a plus
• Previous experience in executive search is highly desirable
• Advanced MS Word, Excel, Resume Data Base, Internet and Outlook skills

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

COMPENSATION:
Time Warner Corporate intends to attract a world-class Senior Researcher and is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package including a base salary, plus bonus.

Company Description

COMPANY:
Time Warner Inc., a global leader in media and entertainment with businesses in television networks, filmed entertainment and publishing, uses its industry-leading operating scale and brands to create, package and deliver high-quality content worldwide through multiple distribution outlets.

Whether measured by quality, popularity or financial results, our divisions are at the top of their categories. Time Inc., Home Box Office, Turner Broadcasting System and Warner Bros. Entertainment maintain unrivaled reputations for creativity and excellence as they keep people informed, entertained and connected.

Apply via the company website:  https://careers.timewarner.com/en/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=391&siteid=36&AReq=127664BR&Codes=NLIN

F/T - Reference Literacy Librarian - Academic

Reference-Academic Librarian Position available

Kelly Services is pleased to announce an excellent opportunity with one of our Higher Education clients

Academic Literacy Librarian

Our client, located in Brooklyn NY, seeks a forward-thinking, creative, enthusiastic, service-oriented librarian to expand the information literacy programs and services supporting research skills instruction. The individual in this position will serve as a key contact with academic and non-academic departments that support the academic experience.

Educational Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Library Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited institution
• Degree or background in an engineering discipline or related field highly desirable
• Experience in an Academic library is necessary

Requirements:

• 3 years experience providing reference/instructional service in an academic library and/or teaching experience
• Proven record of developing and successfully implementing information literacy programs in a college or university library
• Must have excellent training experience and comfortable addressing large groups of students and or staff
• Proactive thinker, well spoken and high-energy

Note: this is a non-managerial position. No more than 3-5 years of professional experience.

Please send resume and salary requirements to Mark Kamien at Kelly Services.

Email: Mark_kamien@kellyservices.com or call 212-785-5803

Only those candidates with above reference experience will be contacted.