Charles River Associates→
PhD & Professional Degree Recruiter at Charles River… · Washington
Entry LevelHybridFull-timeWashington, DC$60k–$70k/yr
Skills
recruiting strategiesapplicant tracking systemsmicrosoft office suitedata analysisproblem-solving mindset
Job Description
Summary: Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise. They are seeking a PhD & Professional Degree Recruiter to support full-life cycle recruitment and coordinate operational processes, focusing on attracting top talent for the firm.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and recruit qualified candidates using a variety of recruiting strategies including candidate research and outreach to academic programs (PhD placement coordinators)
- Provide a seamless recruiting experience to candidates, coordinating candidate communication and updates
- Work with hiring managers to source and evaluate candidates, managing the overall candidate lifecycle including sourcing, assessment, and offer/attraction process
- Coordinate internal recruitment activities, including customization of interview schedules and recruiting teams
- Support reporting and operations. Track all relevant recruiting data within our Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse). Create reports and analyze data to evaluate recruiting efforts and provide data-driven insights on our investments
- Understand and market CRA’s unique value proposition as an employer, suggest and execute cultivation and brand-building events
- Proactively research, identify, and communicate market trends, benchmarking our efforts against best practices
- Support the continued development of a PhD/professional degree internship program
- Participate in larger TA projects and initiatives, contribute creative ideas, and provide process improvement suggestions
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related discipline, with strong academic performance
- Up to 2 years related work experience sourcing and recruiting diverse talent in a complex, fast paced and high-volume business (professional services preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Communication software (Zoom)
- Advanced knowledge of Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) desirable
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter preferred)
- Curious and analytic thinker with a problem-solving mindset who finds the right resources to solve the issue
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated high level ownership and detail orientation
- Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
- Excellent time management and task prioritization
- Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Empathic and warm personality, exhibiting patience and calmness in challenging situations
- Flexibility to work across North American and European time zones, potential evening and weekend work, and occasional overnight/international travel
Required Skills: Recruiting strategies, Applicant Tracking Systems
Important Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Data analysis
Nice-to-Have Skills: Problem-solving mindset
Benefits: In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers., Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life and disability insurance, Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays), Paid parental leave, Wellness programs and employee assistance resources, Commuter benefits
Benefits
In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Commuter benefits