Talent Acquisition Associate, Digital

Huron; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron is seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate to identify and attract top talent. In collaboration with the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will source, screen, and present qualified candidates for job openings, delivering candidate experience and hiring manager satisfaction.

You will work across client relationships, manage data in the ATS, post descriptions, and use social media strategies to engage passive candidates. Join our team and help drive growth through strategic recruiting.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, Communications, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and attract top talent for multiple openings.
• Source, screen, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Deliver exceptional candidate experience from first touch to offer.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, HR, Communications, or related field

Tools

ATS/CRM tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

SeekOut

Job description

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future.

As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results.

Join our team and create your future.

The Talent Acquisition Associate plays a critical role in identifying and attracting top talent. In collaboration with the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will effectively demonstrate recruiting expertise focused on hiring manager experience, recruiter effectiveness and candidate experience. You will earn and maintain credibility by partnering with hiring managers and recruiting teams to source, screen, and present qualified candidates for job openings. Talent Acquisition Associates are highly organized and deliver results through their knowledge of the market, passive candidate outreach and social media strategies.

Client Relationship Management

• Partner with your Recruiting Lead and TA colleagues to execute targeted recruiting strategies.
• Juggle multiple hiring priorities with confidence, delivering strong outcomes across each.
• Keep clients consistently informed with meaningful updates, market insights, and clear data points.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with HR, Operations, Compensation, and Resource Management.

Recruiting & Sourcing

• Draft and post compelling job descriptions that attract a diverse slate of talent.
• Use a variety of sourcing methods—job boards, social media, networking, referrals to engage high‑quality candidates.
• Maintain clean, accurate data across the ATS and related systems.
• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle with a focus on transparency, efficiency, and candidate experience.
• Ensure candidates consistently receive an exceptional experience from first touch through offer.

Talent Assessment

• Learn and apply Huron’s interview framework to drive consistency and quality of hire.
• Review resumes, assess qualifications, and evaluate candidate fit with clarity and fairness.
• Conduct thoughtful recruiter screens, providing well‑written summaries and clear recommendations to hiring teams.
• Facilitate productive interview debriefs that support confident, aligned hiring decisions.

Communication & Professional Acumen

• Communicate effectively with audiences at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate strong self‑awareness and sound judgment, elevating issues when needed.

Required Experience

• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience—consulting, corporate, professional services, or executive search.
• Strong change agility and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional organizational, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and partner with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), ATS/CRM tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, and Boolean search.

Position Level

Associate

Country

United States of America