Talent Acquisition Manager

The Planet Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment management company is seeking a Manager of Talent Acquisition in Boston, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will lead recruitment strategy and operations, overseeing a team of seven recruiters. This role requires expertise in optimizing recruiting processes, strategic partnership, and data-driven decision-making. The position is suited for someone with over 5 years in a talent acquisition role, including 2 years as a manager, particularly within complex environments like large organizations. A collaborative and adaptive mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a TA role with at least 2+ years as a TA Manager/Leader.
• Experience in a matrixed or complex environment, with companies over 1000 employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day recruiting operations for specialized roles, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Manage and develop a team of recruiters, driving accountability and performance.
• Optimize recruiting workflows and processes to enhance candidate experience.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on hiring strategy and workforce planning.
• Leverage data and analytics to inform recruiting strategy and decision-making.

Job description

5+ years in a TA role with at least 2+ years as a TA Manager/Leader

Experience in a matrixed or complex environment, this also could be described as companies over 1000 employees

Position Summary

The Manager of Talent Acquisition leads recruitment strategy and operations for specialized roles. This role oversees a team of seven recruiters, supported by sourcing and administrative partners, and serves as a key operational leader within the Talent Acquisition function. The position requires a balance of strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and strong interpersonal judgment to effectively partner with business and operational leaders in a complex, high-demand environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Leadership & Operations

• Lead day-to-day recruiting operations for specialized roles, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and quality of outcomes
• Manage and develop a team of recruiters, driving accountability and performance
• Optimize recruiting workflows, processes, and tools to improve speed and candidate experience
• Partner cross-functionally with sourcing and coordination teams to streamline delivery

Strategic Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and operational leaders on hiring strategy and workforce planning
• Provide guidance and constructive challenge to stakeholders to align hiring outcomes with organizational needs
• Contribute to broader Talent Acquisition strategy and execution as a key member of the leadership team

Data, Analytics & Reporting

• Leverage data and analytics to inform recruiting strategy and decision-making
• Develop and maintain reporting and dashboards that provide actionable insights
• Analyze trends, identify risks, and recommend solutions to improve hiring outcomes
• Apply workforce and financial data to support planning and forecasting
• Drive continuous improvement across recruiting processes, systems, and tools
• Explore and implement new technologies, including AI, to enhance recruiting effectiveness
• Support enterprise initiatives and system enhancements (e.g., ERP/HRIS implementations such as Workday)
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability and continuous learning
• Build a collaborative, solutions-oriented team environment
• Navigate complex stakeholder dynamics with professionalism and sound judgment
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining strong relationships and credibility