Talent Acquisition Assistant
People & HR
Heredia Province, Heredia, Costa Rica
Who We Are
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
What You'll Do
Talent Acquisition Assistants are members of the North America Talent Acquisition Operations team based in Costa Rica are responsible for providing systems and administrative support for the offices and region.
Talent Acquisition Assistants provide support to recruiting teams to ensure a successful recruiting experience. This position requires confidentiality and professionalism and someone who is able to deliver in a fast-paced, demanding 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. This position demands an outstanding ability to multi-task, as well as superior organizational skills. Attention to detail and strong customer service ethic are needed for success.
The business hours for this position are 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday.
You're good at:
- Entering and maintaining accurate candidate data in application tracking and candidate relationship management systems.
- Providing end to end application management support, including auditing and processing candidate applications, initial candidate screening, and communicating statuses to candidates.
- Scheduling candidate interviews, updating interview information in the system, and preparing interview materials.
- Administering any screening assessments and responding to candidate inquiries as well as processing candidate reimbursements.
- Providing event support including finalizing event logistics, setting up schedules, preparing marketing materials, and managing the collection of event feedback.
- Communicating logistics information to candidates and staff for events and interviews.
- Partnering with the Recruiting Operations and Analytics team to create and execute system reports and queries.
- Assisting with special projects and analyses as needed.
Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and tasks are subject to change.
What You'll Bring
- High School diploma required, Bachelors degree preferred
- Prior business experience in comparable environment, such as recruiting coordination, administrative assistant, or similar roles preferred but not required
- Advanced Computer proficiency: Windows applications (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel); Database familiarity
- Excellent organizational skills: demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage time effectively and handle competing priorities
- Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through; performing tasks with high degree of accuracy
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; convey a positive personal and professional image consistent with the firm’s culture and value
- Maturity and professionalism at all times; recognize and maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team; build strong relationships with people at all levels of the organization
- Strong service orientation in responding to customer needs
- A high degree of flexibility in a demanding, fast-paced, and frequently changing environment
- Demonstrate ability to remain calm under pressure and comfort working with minimal direction
- A self-starting attitude: proactively identify issues and generate solutions
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Who You'll Work With
You will work with Recruiting teams, Hiring Managers, Assistants, and candidates in ensuring an efficient and successful recruitment process across the NAMR region.
Additional info
Format Information:
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.
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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