Talent Acquisition Specialist presso Massachusetts Port Authority

About the Department

The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond™ for your career.  We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play.  Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy.

Massport Human Resources is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture of excellence, inclusivity, and continuous growth while driving business success. Our mission is to support our organization's goals by strategically aligning human capital with our vision, attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, and ensuring fairness, equity, and compliance in all employment practices. We are committed to providing innovative HR solutions that empower our employees to achieve their fullest potential and contribute to the overall success of Massport. Through data-driven decision-making, collaboration, and a strong commitment to our values, we strive to create an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated to make a positive impact on our community and the world, thereby enhancing Massport's competitive advantage, growth, and sustainability.

Position Duties

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you are a strategic, people-focused professional who brings clarity, integrity, and purpose to every stage of the hiring process. You excel at building strong relationships, advising with confidence, and creating inclusive, seamless experiences for both candidates and stakeholders. With a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of organizational goals, you stay responsive in a fast-paced environment, communicate with clarity, and ensure hiring practices are fair, transparent, and aligned with long-term impact.

What you will do:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for union, administrative, and management positions by partnering with hiring managers, budget teams, and key stakeholders to ensure a compliant, efficient, and seamless hiring process.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies that leverage diverse channels and professional networks to broaden candidate pools.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design effective recruitment strategies, maintain strong talent pipelines, and deliver a high-touch candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Drive continuous improvement by utilizing talent acquisition systems, analyzing recruitment data, supporting cross-functional projects, and contributing to training and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, coupled with 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment within a Human Resources environment.
• Expertise in full lifecycle recruiting, including managing candidate pipelines and delivering a high-touch candidate experience.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that enable effective collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems, preferably Oracle Recruiting Cloud, LinkedIn Recruiter, and MS Office, with strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.

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Other Qualifications

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business.  Our business is all about connecting.  We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day. 

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