Human Capital Co-op/Talent Acquisition (January - June 2027)
About The Position
Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Co-op (Intern) for January through June 2027. The Human Capital team comprises about 25 professionals focused on attracting, developing, and retaining colleagues across the firm. As part of the Global Talent Acquisition team, the co-op will support and participate in full life-cycle university recruitment and coordinate operational processes that help CRA attract top talent. The role reports to a Talent Acquisition Specialist and contributes to the firm’s growth strategy. CRA is a global consulting firm providing economic, financial, and business management expertise to law firms, corporations, and governments. The role is a full-time, temporary position. CRA expects colleagues to work in the office at least three to four days per week, with specific days coordinated with the practice or team; work may also involve traveling to another CRA office or client meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in progress in Human Resources or a related field, such as Business, Education, or Counseling.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to execute and advance projects with persistence, diplomacy, and tact, and demonstrated willingness to take ownership of work.
- Curiosity and analytical thinking, with the ability to bring creative approaches to non-standard problems.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
- Strong sense of professionalism.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent time management, task prioritization, and attention to detail.
- Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Submit a resume with current contact information and a cover letter describing interest in CRA and how the role matches career goals.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Excel knowledge, including V-lookups and pivot tables.
- Exposure to applicant tracking systems; Greenhouse is preferred.
- Exposure to recruiting technology such as Indeed and LinkedIn.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate candidate life-cycle operations for a variety of practice areas, offices, and levels.
- Support the development and implementation of Senior Associate (PhD-level) recruiting strategy.
- Conduct requisition intake and create and post job openings.
- Identify and source candidates.
- Review resumes, schedule interviews, and manage interview-process logistics.
- Support data collection and analysis for talent acquisition efforts.
- Track candidate progress in the Applicant Tracking System.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
