Executive Recruiter (French speaking)

About us:

Artefact is a new generation of data and AI consultancy, and one of the fastest growing. In the last six months alone we've grown from 2,000 to 2,500 people, now serving over 3,000 clients across 36 offices in 27 countries. Our 2500+ people break Business and Tech silos and transform organizations into consumer-centric leaders using digital, data and AI.

About the role:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Executive Recruiter to join our HR team in Paris. You will lead and support senior-level hiring initiatives across France and globally, working closely with the Global Partner Hiring Lead.

You will act as a trusted advisor to Managing Partners, supporting them throughout the senior hiring process. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of identifying, engaging, and hiring high-calibre senior professionals, ideally within the management consulting and/or technology consulting industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead executive searches for Partner level roles across consulting and professional services practices.
• Partner directly with Office Managers, Managing Partners and senior leadership to understand business needs and tailor executive recruitment strategies accordingly.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of diverse and qualified candidates through strategic sourcing, market mapping, and proactive networking.
• Conduct high-level talent assessments and provide consultative recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate and manage the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and consistent communication.
• Stay current on market trends and competitor movements within the consulting and advisory space.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in executive recruiting, focused on Partner/Director-level roles in a consulting, tech or agency environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify key insights, and use data to inform sound, well-reasoned decisions. xuezdbg
• Deep understanding of the executive search process, market intelligence, and candidate engagement.