Senior Recruiter/Lateral Hiring Team

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates (CRA) is a leading global consulting firm specializing in economic, financial, and management consulting services. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its unique combination of functional expertise and industry knowledge, and for its objective solutions to complex problems.

The Human Capital team comprises more than 20 colleagues committed to attracting, developing, and retaining excellent staff across the firm. Our culture centers on embracing a growth mindset: inspiring excellence and bringing expertise and innovation to your role every day.  Our inspiring, motivated and action-driven team resides in multiple offices across North America and Europe and uses web-based project management and collaboration tools. We work with senior leadership who embrace new ideas and methodologies.

About our Role

The global Talent Acquisition team drives the momentum of Charles River Associates (CRA). As a Senior Recruiter/Lateral at CRA, you will implement global Talent Acquisition solutions, taking ownership for full-life cycle recruitment, and coordinate day-to-day operational processes. You will report to a Senior Manager and work closely with the Global Talent Acquisition team to drive the momentum of CRA through the acquisition of top talent. Your primary goal is to ensure a first-class experience for candidates and interviewers alike.

• Identify, recruit, and maintain relationships with qualified candidates using various recruiting strategies and provide value in all areas of the search process, including: sourcing experienced and senior hires, candidate research and outreach to passive candidates, and staying connected with passive candidates;
• Manage multiple hiring efforts simultaneously, working closely with hiring managers to ensure warm and timely interactions with candidates;
• Understand and market CRA’s unique value proposition as an employer, suggest and execute cultivation and brand-building events;
• Collaborate with Diversity & Inclusion team members to identify events, brand-building opportunities, and targeted outreach opportunities to expand the pool of qualified, diverse candidates;
• Support reporting and operations through reporting and data analysis to evaluate recruiting efforts, provide data-driven insights on our investments and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and better leverage technology;
• Identify, research and communicate market trends proactively;
• Contribute to broader Human Capital projects that support the candidate experience;
• Coordinate other recruiting activities as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or 4 years work experience in lieu of degree;
• 4-6 years relevant work experience in a full-desk recruiting operation, professional services recruiting experience preferred, but not required;
• Hands-on experience with sourcing tools and strategies for mid- and senior-level talent.
• Understanding of sourcing and recruiting diverse talent.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) preferred; Intermediate skills in Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word;
• Experience working with an ATS (Greenhouse) desirable;
• Demonstrated track record of productivity, able to advance tasks with diplomacy and tact, and a willingness to take ownership of work;
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to find creative solutions without getting flustered, and willing to dig for an answer;
• Exceptional attention to detail, focused ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with tight turnarounds and appropriate urgency;
• Good judgment, aware of confidentiality expectations, and use discretion around sensitive information.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume.

Work Location, Flexibility and COVID safety

At CRA, we believe in creating a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth and mentorship, whilst also taking advantage of the flexibility and inclusivity that working from home provides. CRA values the health, safety, and wellbeing of our colleagues and will require proof of COVID vaccination for employment with CRA US offices (excepting cases of medical or religious exemption) and proof of vaccination for entry to our Toronto office. For those who begin the interview process with CRA, your recruiting point of contact will be available to answer any questions about work location and COVID safety.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (EOE/AAE). As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, we celebrate diversity, and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.