Research Operations Advisor / Sr. Advisor
Euromonitor, China

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• Proactively research, network and recruit industry experts and decision makers to participate in our research studies via phone interviews and advisory consultations.
• Filter incoming CVs (from applications or referrals), evaluate and vet candidate suitability prior to their employment by conducting telephone interviews with prospective industry experts.
• Master and maintain applicant tracking software, files, and websites, and see to their efficient and effective use by all relevant staff.
• Provide prospects with an overview of Euromonitor’s methodologies and processes.
• Facilitate the onboarding of all new experts and analysts by providing them with our onboarding material (including training for ICAs), and relevant log-in to our IT systems.
• Lead the recruitment, management, project allocation, evaluation and compensation of the expert and analyst pools.
• Ensure all necessary documents are accurate and stored before approving contractor profiles.
• Leverage the best sources for each country in which we operate and improve processes for recruiting analysts and experts.
• Actively participate in the ideation, planning and execution of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that experts and analysts are used most effectively through offices in the region e.g. in projects under the identified regional growth priorities.
• Ensure that all successful candidates have an overview of Euromonitor before starting their roles as well as all the required knowledge of Tamp;Cs, PP Etc.
• Support on internal trainings regarding best practices on expert panel and contractor management, as well as other ROPs initiatives as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field
• Experience in recruiting and interviewing internationally (3-5 years ideally), preferably in head hunting for consulting and/or market research clients.
• Experience in market research is ideal but not a must. Commissioning or direct research or expert networking experience a plus
• Expert usage of social media and online advertising.
• Advanced communication and negotiation skills, including demonstrated oral, written and presentation abilities in a business environment including multiple channels (telephone, e-mail, in-person, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and great ability to energetically position the company and project opportunities.
• Autonomous and self-motivated
• Great executer but with long-term strategic vision
• Oral and written fluency in Chinese and English
• Natural aptitude to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

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