Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

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's People & Culture team 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 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.

ABOUT YOU

As a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist, you thrive as a trusted, values oriented talent partner who brings sound judgment, labor expertise, and a strong sense of public responsibility to your work. You build credibility through collaboration, communicate with clarity and care, and navigate complex, highly regulated environments with integrity, equity, and attention to detail. You think beyond transactions, connecting people, process, and purpose to strengthen the organization, elevate the candidate experience, and support a workforce that reflects and serves the communities Massport exists to benefit.

What you will do:

• Leads end-to-end recruiting for union and management roles, grounded in deep expertise in collective bargaining agreements, labor considerations, and organizational standards.
• Serves as a strategic partner to hiring managers and stakeholders to align workforce needs, recruitment strategy, and approved staffing plans.
• Delivers a high-touch, equitable candidate experience while guiding evaluation, compensation alignment, offers, and pre-hire processes with care and precision.
• Strengthens recruiting outcomes through collaboration across People & Culture, DEI, and Labor Relations, leveraging technology, data, and continuous improvement to build sustainable talent pipelines.

What you offer:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with extensive professional experience in talent acquisition.
• 10+ years of recruiting experience, including expertise in union environments.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex, high-volume requisitions using data-driven insights.
• Proven ability to build diverse, equitable talent pipelines, collaborate with senior leaders and labor stakeholders, and meet all security, background, and compliance requirements, supported by advanced LinkedIn Recruiter expertise.

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WHAT WE OFFER

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.

• Work/life balance
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities for growth
• Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
• Supporting the people and businesses of New England
• Achieving results and having positive impact
• Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
• Protecting the environment

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