Talent Acquisition Manager

Posting Closes: Close of Business on July 24, 2024

Website: https://www.masshousing.com

MassHousing recently affirmed its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion in its 5-year Strategic Goals, see https://www.masshousing.com/-/media/Files/Corporate/MH-5yr-Strategic-Business-Goals.ashx.

THE ORGANIZATION

MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $27.5 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.

We know that we cannot meet our mission without a workforce that is committed to standing with us in our efforts. We achieve this by making investments in staff development and prioritizing individuals who align with our values including an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As an employee of MassHousing you are offered a great career opportunity which is more than a paycheck. MassHousing’ s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including but not limited to:

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year

A 35-hour work week and a hybrid work schedule

Back up Child/Elder Care

Retirement Savings including a pension and a deferred compensation plan (with a match)

Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

12 paid Holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time

Central Boston office location, convenient to public transportation and amenities on site

If you’re ready to join our dynamic team of mission driven professionals, this might be the job for you! Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume to MassHousing by logging in to https://prd01-hcm01.prd.mykronos.com/ta/6003873.careers?CareersSearch

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Manager position at MassHousing offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead talent acquisition efforts and contribute to the organization's long-term success. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Business Partner, this role involves developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies to attract diverse talent. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sourcing and recruiting, with a focus on leveraging technology and creative approaches to enhance the employer brand. Collaborating with HR team members and hiring managers, the recruiter will drive initiatives to increase the volume of qualified candidates and ensure positive candidate experiences throughout the hiring process.

This position has been designated as “Flex” under MassHousing’s Alternative Work Schedule (AWS)-hybrid work model. Flex means in the office at least one to two days a week. However, during the first 90 days, the employee may be expected in the office more frequently for training and onboarding.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Partner with the HRBP and hiring managers to determine staffing needs and develop comprehensive recruitment plans.

• Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain top talent, including internal candidates and external hires.
• Collaborate with HRBP to develop and implement recruitment initiatives, including diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and create job descriptions for key positions.
• Source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and referrals.
• Screen resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates, conduct initial phone screenings to assess candidate fit.
• Provide recommendations to hiring managers and participate in the selection process.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition, continually seeking opportunities for improvement.
• Promote the agency’s employer brand as an employer of choice.
• Provide subject matter expertise in working with applicant tracking systems (ATS), and all social media and online recruiting and talent acquisition platforms.
• Create and maintain metrics and data, and deliver data analysis, reports, and insights for strategic evaluation of recruiting campaigns and overall talent acquisition success.
• Effectively use Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word to coordinate and communicate your recruiting progress.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

These skills and qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• Proven experience as a recruiter, with a strong understanding of recruitment principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Have successful experience in leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting platforms and online social tools.
• Build relationships and supporting/supplementing the agencies existing sources, hiring managers, and HR team.
• Help review and recommend improvements to the interview-to-hire applicant cycle.
• Comfortable presenting and promoting recruiting best environment.
• Think critically and creatively.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, presentation and writing skills.
• Strong proficiency with Internet‐based applications, ATS applications, and the Microsoft Office suite, especially Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Power BI a plus
• Solid work ethic, high energy, humble, enthusiastic, curious, and with a positive attitude and a willingness to be flexible and adaptive.
• Professional and resourceful style with the ability to work both independently and as part of a small and busy team.

Minimum Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 7 years of proven experience in talent acquisition including managing the full recruitment cycle.

Salary Range: $80,493.30 to $104,641.29

MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer