Research & Operations Associate (Recruitment)

Gunia Consulting is a Swiss boutique recruitment firm focused on retained search and embedded recruiting across finance, tech, healthcare, and industry.

We are looking for a remote Research & Operations Associate (Recruitment) to support market research, database building, outreach preparation, and content support.

This is a structured execution role. You will work directly with the founder.

Responsibilities:

Market Research & Mapping

• Identify and map target companies in specific industries or regions
• Build structured lists of decision-makers (HR, founders, executives)
• Identify candidate pools for specific roles
• Prepare clean research summaries and Excel/Google Sheet overviews

Database Support

• Add and update candidate and client profiles
• Keep data structured and organized
• Enrich profiles with relevant information
• Maintain tagging and segmentation

Outreach Support

• Draft and format outreach messages (email / LinkedIn)
• Send structured outbound messages based on provided strategy
• Track replies and maintain follow-up lists
• Book calls when relevant

Content Support

• Draft LinkedIn posts based on bullet points
• Repurpose insights into short posts
• Schedule and format content

Process & Template Support

• Create structured templates (candidate summaries, outreach scripts, research formats)
• Improve documentation and internal structure
• Use AI tools to improve efficiency and formatting

Requirements:

• Strong written English (essential)
• Experience in research, recruitment, lead generation, or similar roles
• Comfortable working with LinkedIn, spreadsheets, and online research
• Tech-savvy and confident using AI tools (ChatGPT, etc.)
• Highly structured and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently without constant supervision

Recruiting experience is a plus, but not required.

Details:

• Fully remote
• 20–40 hours per week (flexible)
• Freelance / contractor setup
• Monthly retainer based on hours and experience
• Long-term collaboration preferred

If this role fits your profile, please send your CV and preferably a brief note on why you are interested in this role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.