Talent Acquisition Specialist

Mass Convention CenterAuthority • Boston, MA

43d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for strategically sourcing, attracting, interviewing, and assessing top talent to fulfill the MCCA’s staffing needs. This role focuses on building robust talent pipelines through various channels while ensuring compliance with departmental and company policies. Utilizing data-driven insights, the Specialist will optimize recruitment processes and educate hiring managers on best practices. They will also prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging (DEIAB) initiatives, continuously refining recruitment metrics to support organizational growth. The Specialist will create a positive candidate experience and manage multiple recruitment initiatives, collaborating closely with hiring managers and stakeholders across departments.

Requirements

• Knowledge of talent acquisition principles and practices, including full-cycle recruitment, sourcing strategies, and candidate evaluation across varying role levels
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations applicable to hiring, including equal employment opportunity requirements and background screening compliance
• Skill in building effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders, including the ability to coach and advise on interviewing techniques and selection best practices
• Skill in written and verbal communication, with the ability to represent the MCCA professionally in candidate-facing and internal contexts
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, analyzing recruitment data and metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Ability to integrate DEIAB principles into sourcing strategies, employer branding, and hiring practices
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), digital sourcing tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Four (4) or more years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or a closely related human resources function
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple roles simultaneously
• Experience utilizing ATS platforms and digital sourcing tools

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Six (6) or more years of experience in talent acquisition, with exposure to both hourly and exempt-level hiring
• Experience integrating DEIAB principles into recruitment strategy and employer branding initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to build talent pipelines and sourcing networks for hard-to-fill or high-volume roles
• Experience working in a public sector, quasi-public, or events-driven organization

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and attract qualified candidates through diverse sourcing methods, ensuring a robust talent pipeline for current and future vacancies.
• Develop and promote the MCCA brand to attract top talent, highlighting the organization’s values, culture, and opportunities.
• Utilize a variety of recruitment strategies, including job boards, social media applications, and community partners in recruitment and employer branding initiatives.
• Consistently research and recommend new sources for active and passive recruitment, building networks to find top talent.
• Manage the recruitment lifecycle for multiple roles simultaneously, including entry-level, mid-level, and executive positions.
• Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate candidates based on job-related criteria, skills, and cultural value-add.
• Perform comprehensive background checks on candidates to ensure integrity and compliance with organizational standards.
• Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding and orientation, ensuring transparency and timely communication.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop and refine job descriptions and candidate criteria.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations, company policies, and best practices throughout the talent acquisition process.
• Serve as a talent advisor to educate and guide applicants, candidates, and stakeholders throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Utilize talent data to analyze metrics, identify trends, and make informed decisions to improve both recruitment and retention strategies and outcomes.
• Coach, train and educate hiring managers and teams on effective recruitment practices and alignment with organizational goals.
• Integrate DEIAB principles into talent acquisition strategies to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
• Identify and conduct training sessions for hiring managers on interviewing and selection best practices.
• Prepare and present reports to HR leadership on recruitment activities and metrics as requested.
• Actively participate in and develop diversity and inclusion initiatives to enhance hiring practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition to continuously improve processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level