Senior Recruiter/Lateral Hiring Team (6-month contract)

Charles River Associates•Chicago, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 approximately 25 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. 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. This is a temporary 6-month position commencing August 1, 2026, covering for a leave.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience working with an ATS (Greenhouse) desirable

Responsibilities

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