Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition

MWRA; Winthrop (MA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (up to 50% telework)

Job summary

MWRA seeks a Talent Acquisition professional to assist in managing recruitment and hiring processes across the organization. You will identify candidates, conduct interviews, screen applicants, and help onboard new hires while upholding equity and inclusion standards.

The role supports managers, uses an applicant tracking system, and develops new recruitment sources, including social media. Telework up to 50% after an initial waiting period is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations, public administration or a related field.
• General understanding of human resources and hiring practices with at least five years of experience in employment and HR administration, preferably in the public sector.
• Equivalent education or experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the Authority's Talent Acquisition program and procedures for recruitment and hiring while ensuring equity and inclusion goals.
• Oversee hiring processes to fill critical vacancies and support managers on employment activities.
• Coordinate applicant screening, interviews, and referrals; provide guidance on guidelines and recommendation processes.
• Participate on interview panels with hiring managers and others as needed.
• Assist in using and improving employment systems including applicant tracking.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Interviewing

Candidate screening

Onboarding

Communication

Microsoft Office

LinkedIn

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Summary

Assists in the management of talent acquisition (TA) processes and procedures, including overseeing hiring processes to fill critical vacancies. Identifies recruitment sources, participates in recruitment events, conducts interviews, and oversees candidate onboarding and orientation. Must be a strategic and resourceful Talen Acquisition professional who can source and build pipelines of exceptional talent for the MWRA.

Posting Period: 09/16/2026 - 09/29/2026

Location: Deer Island (Winthrop), MA

Salary: $91,420.07 - $134,454.04 annually; $1,758.08 - $2,585.65 weekly

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, eligible for 50% telework

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with managing the Authority's Talent Acquisition program and procedures for recruitment and hiring and ensures compliance with equity and inclusion goals.
• Assists in the management of employment processes, policies, and procedures, including overseeing hiring processes to fill critical vacancies.
• Provides support to Managers and Supervisors on all employment related activities, including hiring processes, recruitment strategies, applicant screening and referral, interview guidelines and recommendation process.
• Conducts applicant screening to determine that candidates meet the qualifications for MWRA positions. Refers qualified applicants to hiring managers.
• Participates in interview panels along with hiring manager and Affi…
• Assists in implementation and use of employment automated systems including applicant tracking systems. Works closely with other Human Resources Managers to improve human resource programs and processes.
• Assists with development and implementation of new recruitment sources including social media sites and specialized professional and trade sites.
• Assists with all required pre-employment background check procedures to include obtaining applicant consent/authorization forms and pre-employment physicals; ensuring the confidentiality of information and reports.
• Responds to requests and inquiries relative to employment from internal candidates, managers and applicants.
• Assists in management of summer intern program.
• Schedules and conducts employee onboarding sessions.
• Helps oversee employee referral and hiring/retention bonus programs.
• May serve as a member of management's negotiating team for collective bargaining negotiations or provide data/support for negotiations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations, public administration or a related field; and
• General understanding of human resources and hiring practices and at least five (5) years of experience in employment and human resource administration preferably in the public sector; or
• Any equivalent combination of education or experience.
• A valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License or equivalent license from another state.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of social media platforms including LinkedIn.
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of federal and state employment laws, practices and policies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with an automated applicant tracking system preferred.

Tools and Equipment Used

Office machines as normally associated with a professional office environment, including the use of telephones, personal computers, word processing and other software, email, videoconference applications, copiers, scanners and fax machines

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, including office equipment, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. There are no requirements that weight be lifted or force be exerted in the performance of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually a moderately quiet office setting. The position may be eligible to telework up to 50% of the time after an initial waiting period.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under the general supervision of the Manager, Talent Acquisition. Exercises close supervision of assigned administrative staff. May provide guidance to Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Other Position Information

PCR: 8510020

Division

Administration

Department

Employment

Union/Grade

United Steelworkers Local 9360 (Unit 6C)/Grade 11

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Salary: $91420.07 - $134454.04 per year