The Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage the full cycle recruiting process, partner with hiring managers, and enhance candidate experience while building talent pipelines.
About Cartesian
Cartesian is a specialist consulting firm with over 35 years of experience serving the global telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) sectors. We partner with clients worldwide to design and implement practical strategies, data-driven transformations, and technology solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency. Our expertise spans analytics, strategy, technical services, content security, and management consulting.
Role Overview
Cartesian is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract Employee) to scale our growth in North America. This opportunity is based out of our Boston office and will partner closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition, People & Operations Manager, and business leaders to drive full cycle recruiting across a range of high priority, active roles. This is a hands-on, high-volume role for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-caliber environment and is excited to build strong talent pipelines within a growing consulting firm.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
What You'll Do
- Own the full cycle recruiting process from intake through offer coordination across our strategy & analytics business.
- Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and targeted sourcing strategies.
- Review resumes, coordinate interviews, manage feedback loops, and maintain accurate and organized records within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Ensure high-touch, positive candidate experience that reflects Cartesian’s brand and culture.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective candidates, creating robust talent pools and networks for future hiring needs.
- Contribute ideas to continuously improved recruiting processes, sourcing strategies, and employer branding efforts.
What You’ll Bring
- 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally within professional services, consulting, or a growth-oriented organization.
- Demonstrated success recruiting for corporate, operational, or business-facing roles.
- Strong sourcing capabilities and the ability to engage passive, high-quality candidates.
- Experience using an ATS (Pinpoint or similar systems preferred).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and strong partnership approach with stakeholders.
Rewards & Benefits
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses
- Learning & development programs and mentorship
- Volunteer events that support giving back to our local communities
- Weekly company-sponsored team social
- Annual summer party, holiday party, and other fun events
About
Cartesian is a specialist consulting firm of industry experts focused on the global telecommunications, media, and technology industries. For over 35 years, we have helped clients worldwide build and execute strategies that transform the products, services, and organizations that shape the industries in which they operate.
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