Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner for Engineering

Instron; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Instron is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Partner in Norwood, MA, reporting to the HR Director. You will shape our organization by identifying and attracting top talent, collaborating with departments and leadership, and representing Instron in the community.

You will lead end-to-end recruitment, build partnerships with schools and military bases, and develop training for managers on effective hiring and onboarding. Strong analytics and compliance experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of partnering with business leaders to create and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with workforce needs and long-term priorities.
• Experience in high-volume recruitment within manufacturing, operations, or engineering environments preferred.
• Experience managing national recruitment for remote, field, and in-person roles.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and execute all phases of the recruitment process aligned with annual and long-term goals.
• Partner with HR to build talent strategy and hiring criteria reflecting business needs.
• Source and assess candidates for multiple roles, ensuring technical qualifications and cultural fit.

Skills

Talent strategy

High-volume recruiting

Full-cycle recruitment

Stakeholder collaboration

Recruitment analytics

Team leadership

Tools

Workday

Job description

Instron is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Partner in Norwood, MA, reporting to the HR Director. You will shape our organization by identifying and attracting top talent, collaborating with departments and leadership, and representing Instron in the community.

You will lead end-to-end recruitment, build partnerships with schools and military bases, and develop training for managers on effective hiring and onboarding. Strong analytics and compliance experience are valued.