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Additional responsibilities supporting our Talent Development team will provide an expanded view of human resources functions.\nPerform day-to-day scheduling of the candidate life-cycle for a team of Recruiters covering a variety of practice areas, offices, and levels;\nPost job postings, schedule interviews and manage logistics of the interview process;\nCoordinate internal recruitment communications, customise schedules and organise event logistics;\nTrack relevant recruiting metrics in our Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse) to be used in data-driven reports to evaluate recruiting investments;\nRespond to routine recruiting questions from candidates, hiring managers, employees and vendors;\nContribute to ongoing Talent Acquisition projects, i.e. campus recruiting efforts, training and outreach with recruiting ambassadors, creating candidate collateral and presentation materials and other initiatives;\nInitiate, track and audit all background checks for incoming hires globally;\nCoordinate manager assignments and start dates, onboarding schedules, and coordination of facilitators to support the new hire experience;\nWork directly with IT to coordinate technology needs for future trainings and onboarding sessions, and Marketing to distribute new hire gifts;\nProvide on the ground support for training programs;\nReconcile purchasing card charges;\nOther duties as assigned from time to time.\nDesired Qualifications\nBA/BS degree or 4 years work experience in lieu of degree;\nMinimum 1 year relevant work experience in a professional services firm, campus recruiting experience preferred, but not required;\nAdvanced knowledge of Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) preferred; Intermediate skills in Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word;\nExperience working with an ATS (Greenhouse) desirable;\nDemonstrated track record of productivity, able to advance tasks with diplomacy and tact, and a willingness to take ownership of work;\nStrong problem-solving skills, able to find creative solutions without getting flustered, and willing to dig for an answer;\nExceptional attention to detail, focused ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks with tight turnarounds and multiple time zones;\nGood judgment, aware of confidentiality expectations, and discretion with sensitive information.\nTo Apply\nTo be considered for this position, please submit:\nCV/Resume - please include current address, personal email and telephone number;\n Cover letter - please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.\nWork Location Flexibility\nCharles River Associates creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. 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