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What You'll Do

Under the direction of the Talent Acquisition Senior Manager, the Talent Acquisition Assistant will work jointly with the North American (NAMR) and Associate recruiting teams to execute the annual consulting recruiting pipeline and support the complete life cycle of the Great Lakes office's consulting staff recruiting efforts. This includes event planning and execution, candidate pipeline development, marketing and branding related activities, planning and participating in the interview process, building of interview schedules, candidate communication and relationship building, and all conversion activities. This position requires confidentiality and professionalism and someone who can deliver in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt quickly to change. The Talent Acquisition Assistant must have effective communication skills, both written and verbal, the ability to work independently, prioritize work, and have a proactive approach.

YOU'RE GOOD AT

Cultivate relationships with candidates, following up on candidate inquiries, creating positive BCG recruiting experiences by serving as a friendly, welcoming face to BCG
Develop and own relationships with campus career services, campus clubs, and other campus organizations, developing BCG's brand on campus
Manage logistics (planning, correspondence, execution) of the recruiting process from marketing and event planning, through screening, interviewing (interviewer swaps, candidate communication, email logistics), and conversion
Provide support throughout the year for the Great Lakes office recruiting activities and efforts, such as the Associate and Consultant summer internship programs, Welcome Weekends, and other various recruiting events and conversion efforts
Manage the Great Lakes recruiting cadre training, commitment, and performance tracking processes (select and train interviewers, staff NAMR events and interviews with the right mix of consulting staff, ensure commitments are upheld, etc.)
Partner with NAMR and Great Lakes leadership to ensure a smooth execution of recruiting strategy; build network and liaise with peers in other offices and regional recruiting to ensure alignment on all initiative
Coordinate programs and events across multiple dimensions and understanding end to end planning processes capturing all required details
Organizes your roles and responsibilities and effectively communicating updates and progress with team members
Assist with special projects and analyses as needed

What You'll Bring

BA/BS degree required
1-2 years of recruiting, HR, or relevant work experience preferred
High customer service and relationship orientation - strong interpersonal and communication skills, highly responsive, want to deliver great results at all times, able to develop effective working relationships with colleagues across the organization and candidates
Excellent time and project management skills. You have clear systems and composure to deal with multiple tasks at once, with a great attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when under pressure
Organizational skills to assist with all the behind-the-scenes magic while providing creative solutions, driving our high-level customer service, and positively impacting our recruiting efforts
A strong intellectual curiosity. You're a creative thinker,interested in the bigger picture, always looking to solve problems
Self-motivated and trustworthy. You take initiative and can work independently, exercising judgment in managing confidential/sensitive information
Advanced Computer proficiency: Windows applications (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel); Database familiarity
Ability to work overtime during peak recruiting periods

Who You'll Work With

You'll be working with a closely knit team of Talent Acquisition members in the Great Lakes offices and across the North American regional recruiting team. You'll be supporting the campus MBA and Undergraduate recruiting programs, and you'll work with other Talent Acquisition team members to back each other up and help each other out when things get extra busy or when someone is out of the office. The team is very collaborative and enjoys learning and mentoring each other. Your manager will be a great resource for support and trouble-shooting, and will provide developmental guidance and support as your grow your career at BCG.

Additional info

Format

At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person work is essential to our culture, mentorship, and professional development. That's why we operate on a hybrid model, with the expectation that team members will be in the office 3 to 5 days per week. This role is designed for those who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is not intended for remote or virtual work.

Compensation Information:

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, contributions to BCG's Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF), and a market leading benefits package described below.

We expect total annualized compensation for Chicago-based employees to be approximately the following:

Base salary between $59,000 - $72,300 (USD); placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level
Annual discretionary performance bonus between 0-12%
5% Profit Sharing Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution, increasing to 10% after two years of service. Contributions are vested immediately and there is no waiting period
First year annualized target total compensation: $65,667 - $80,469 (USD)

At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees - and their eligible family members.* That's zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks.

All of our plans provide best in class coverage:

Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 (USD) in orthodontia benefits
Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
Fully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not
Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and annual office closure between Christmas and New Years
Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement

*Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.

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