Talent Acquisition Associate

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What You'll Do

Summary:

The Associate Recruiting Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Talent Acquisition team, ensuring recruitment activities are delivered efficiently and accurately. Working under the guidance of Recruiting Coordinators and Talent Acquisition leadership, the role supports interview scheduling, candidate communications, recruitment administration, recruitment events and maintenance of recruitment systems.

This role provides an excellent foundation for developing recruitment operations expertise while contributing to a positive candidate experience and efficient hiring processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to:

- Recruitment Administration

- Provide administrative and coordination support throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
- Prepare and manage interview schedules, meeting invitations and recruitment documentation.
- Coordinate interviews, assessments and related logistics, ensuring timely communication with candidates and interviewers.
- Support offer administration and onboarding documentation in collaboration with relevant teams.
- Monitor shared recruitment inboxes, respond to routine enquiries and escalate matters to the appropriate team members.

- Candidate Support

- Serve as a professional and responsive point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Communicate interview arrangements, recruitment updates and other relevant information clearly and promptly.
- Assist candidates with logistical and administrative queries, escalating complex matters where necessary.
- Support a positive and consistent candidate experience through timely communication and effective coordination.

- Recruitment Systems & Data

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Assist with posting vacancies on approved recruitment platforms.
- Maintain recruitment records, documentation and candidate databases in accordance with established processes and data protection requirements.
- Support the preparation of recruitment reports, pipeline updates and key recruitment metrics.
- Monitor data accuracy and completeness, identifying discrepancies and assisting with their correction as required.

- Recruitment Events

- Support the planning and coordination of recruitment events, campus engagements and candidate workshops.
- Coordinate event logistics, including invitations, registrations, venues, catering, materials, transport and stakeholder communications.
- Track event registrations, attendance and post-event follow-up activities.
- Provide on-site support during recruitment events to ensure smooth execution and a positive participant experience.
- Travel to campuses and event venues as required.

- Team Support

- Provide administrative and operational support to the wider Talent Acquisition team.
- Assist with recruitment projects, initiatives and other team activities.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the smooth coordination of recruitment activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, workflows and operational efficiency.
- Undertake additional recruitment coordination responsibilities as required.

What You'll Bring

Core Competencies – CS1 Level

- Technical & Functional Expertise

- Demonstrates a foundational understanding of recruitment processes, policies and administrative procedures, with the ability to apply them with appropriate guidance.
- Uses recruitment systems and digital tools accurately, with appropriate guidance and support.
- Shows initiative and a willingness to develop functional knowledge and acquire new skills.
- Adheres to established processes, policies and organisational standards.
- Maintains accuracy and attention to detail when managing recruitment data and documentation.

- Problem Solving & Insight

- Demonstrates a proactive and resourceful approach to solving routine problems, using established processes and guidelines.
- Identifies potential issues and proposes practical solutions within the scope of the role.
- Exercises sound judgement and seeks guidance when faced with unfamiliar or complex situations.
- Demonstrates attention to detail, identifying errors, inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Shows curiosity, openness to feedback and a willingness to learn and continuously improve.

- Effectiveness & Value Creation

- Delivers assigned tasks accurately, efficiently and within agreed timelines.
- Organises and prioritises competing tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
- Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and proactively identifies next steps.
- Demonstrates reliability, accountability and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Contributes to the efficient coordination and delivery of recruitment activities and events.
- Communication, Presence & Influence
- Communicates professionally and courteously with candidates, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Produces clear, concise and accurate written communication.
- Communicates confidently and effectively, adapting style and tone to different audiences and situations.
- Demonstrates active listening and responds promptly and appropriately to queries and requests.
- Uses digital communication tools effectively to support collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

- Teaming & Collaboration

- Works collaboratively with colleagues and contributes positively to shared team goals.
- Demonstrates respect, professionalism and a collaborative approach in all interactions.
- Supports team members by reliably completing assigned tasks, sharing information and offering assistance when needed.
- Demonstrates flexibility and responds constructively to feedback, changing priorities and team needs.
- Builds positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, managing expectations through clear and timely communication.
- Recognises potential challenges or conflicts and escalates appropriately when guidance or intervention is required.

- Role Model

- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and respect in all interactions.
- Handles confidential candidate and business information with discretion, adhering to data protection and information security policies.
- Demonstrates resilience, perseverance and a solution-oriented approach when faced with challenges.
- Embraces a growth mindset, actively seeking feedback and applying learnings to support personal and professional development.
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours aligned with BCG's values, policies and professional standards.
- Maintains a positive, proactive attitude and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

"You’re Good At" (Success Profile)

- Thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative, service-oriented environment aligned with BCG's values and culture; demonstrating professionalism, integrity, discretion and a positive attitude.
- Communicating clearly and professionally with candidates, colleagues and stakeholders; building positive working relationships and delivering a responsive, high-quality candidate experience.
- Staying organised and managing competing priorities; demonstrating strong attention to detail, accuracy and reliability when coordinating interviews, recruitment activities and administrative processes.
- Taking initiative and solving routine problems using established processes and guidelines; remaining flexible when priorities change and knowing when to seek guidance or escalate issues.
- Being a collaborative, proactive and dependable team player who demonstrates accountability, follows through on commitments and contributes positively to shared team goals.
- Learning and adapting quickly; showing curiosity, openness to feedback and a willingness to develop recruitment knowledge, digital skills and coordination capabilities.

What We Offer:

- Meaningful exposure to recruitment operations: Gain hands-on experience across the recruitment lifecycle, including interview coordination, candidate engagement, recruitment administration and recruitment events.
- Candidate and stakeholder engagement: Work closely with Recruiting Coordinators, Talent Acquisition colleagues and internal stakeholders while contributing to a positive and professional candidate experience.
- Learning and professional development: Build a strong foundation in talent acquisition through practical experience, guidance, feedback and opportunities to develop recruitment coordination and operational skills.
- Recruitment systems and processes: Develop proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruitment reporting, data management and digital tools while gaining exposure to established recruitment processes and best practices.
- Recruitment events and campus engagement: Support campus recruitment activities, candidate workshops and recruitment events, gaining practical experience in event planning, logistics and stakeholder coordination.
- Collaborative culture: Be part of a supportive, service-oriented team that values inclusion, teamwork, professionalism, continuous improvement and BCG's values.
- Opportunities for growth: Develop transferable skills in communication, stakeholder management, problem solving, organisation and recruitment operations that provide a foundation for future professional development.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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