Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is seeking a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their People & Culture team. This dynamic organization connects people and businesses globally by air, land, and sea, playing a crucial role in the region's economy. The People & Culture team is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture of excellence, inclusivity, and continuous growth. As a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will act as a trusted, values-oriented talent partner, bringing sound judgment, labor expertise, and a strong sense of public responsibility to your work. You will build credibility through collaboration, communicate with clarity and care, and navigate complex, highly regulated environments with integrity, equity, and attention to detail. Your role will involve thinking beyond transactions, connecting people, process, and purpose to strengthen the organization, elevate the candidate experience, and support a workforce that reflects and serves the communities Massport exists to benefit.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with extensive professional experience in talent acquisition.
- 10+ years of recruiting experience, including expertise in union environments.
- Strong communication, relationship‑building, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex, high‑volume requisitions using data‑driven insights.
- Proven ability to build diverse, equitable talent pipelines, collaborate with senior leaders and labor stakeholders, and meet all security, background, and compliance requirements, supported by advanced LinkedIn Recruiter expertise.
Responsibilities
- Leads end‑to‑end recruiting for union and management roles, grounded in deep expertise in collective bargaining agreements, labor considerations, and organizational standards.
- Serves as a strategic partner to hiring managers and stakeholders to align workforce needs, recruitment strategy, and approved staffing plans.
- Delivers a high‑touch, equitable candidate experience while guiding evaluation, compensation alignment, offers, and pre‑hire processes with care and precision.
- Strengthens recruiting outcomes through collaboration across People & Culture, DEI, and Labor Relations, leveraging technology, data, and continuous improvement to build sustainable talent pipelines.
Benefits
- Work/life balance
- A supportive and inclusive culture
- Opportunities for growth
- Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
- Supporting the people and businesses of New England
- Achieving results and having positive impact
- Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
- Protecting the environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
