What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Cartesian?
Department: Corporate
Location: Boston, MA
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 / year
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 to support and scale our growth in North America. This role is based in 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 roles.
This is a hands-on opportunity for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-caliber environment and is excited to build and strengthen talent pipelines within a growing consulting firm. The ideal candidate brings a strong sense of ownership, a proactive mindset, and a passion for delivering an exceptional candidate experience while continuously improving recruiting practices.
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.
- Proactively source, engage, and assess high-quality candidates, including passive talent, across a variety of business-facing roles.
- Manage interview coordination, feedback loops, and hiring decisions with a high level of organization and attention to detail.
- Ensure a high-touch, positive candidate experience that reflects Cartesian’s brand and culture at every stage of the process.
- Own and continuously develop strong relationships with prospective candidates, building robust talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
- Maintain accurate and organized records within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure data integrity.
- Drive continuous improvement in 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, with the ability to engage and attract 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 with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- A collaborative approach and ability to build trusted partnerships with stakeholders across the business.
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
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000