Recruiting Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

Recruiting Manager jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, with concentrated hiring in life sciences, technology, financial services, and healthcare organizations that maintain large and growing workforces at every level from early-career talent acquisition coordinators through director-level recruiting leaders. Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester are the state's primary hiring hubs, and employers like Fidelity Investments, Mass General Brigham, and Raytheon Technologies regularly carry recruiting manager openings. The most sought-after specialties in Massachusetts are technical recruiting, clinical and scientific talent acquisition, and campus and early-talent program management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles57
Top employerTulip Interfaces
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring23
Work type63% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Suffolk Construction
Director, Talent Acquisition
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Suffolk Construction
New 22h ago
Director, Talent Acquisition
Suffolk Construction
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$152k - $214k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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ZoomInfo
Talent Acquisition Specialist II
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ZoomInfo
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Talent Acquisition Specialist II
ZoomInfo
Waltham, Massachusetts
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$70k - $90k/yr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Center for Human Development
Temporary Talent Acquisition Partner
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Center for Human Development
Added 3d ago
Temporary Talent Acquisition Partner
Center for Human Development
Springfield, Massachusetts
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$25 - $30/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Centessa Pharmaceuticals
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
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Centessa Pharmaceuticals
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Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Centessa Pharmaceuticals
Boston, Massachusetts
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$35 - $50/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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Zoll Medical Corporation
Associate Talent Acquisition Partner
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Zoll Medical Corporation
Added 4d ago
Associate Talent Acquisition Partner
Zoll Medical Corporation
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$80k - $100k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Recruiting Manager Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
23 jobs
Cambridge
5 jobs
Milford
3 jobs
Somerville
3 jobs
Devens
2 jobs
Hudson
2 jobs
Burlington
2 jobs
Chelmsford
2 jobs
Beverly
1 job

Recruiting Manager Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Tulip Interfaces
Tulip Interfaces3 open roles
Biogen
Biogen2 open roles
Heritage Holding
Heritage Holding2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Science & Research
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in recruiting manager jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
  • Three or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including team leadership or mentorship
  • Demonstrated proficiency with applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, or iCIMS
  • Experience recruiting for life sciences, technology, or financial services roles in a competitive market
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR certification preferred by many Massachusetts employers
  • Strong data literacy, including fluency with recruiting metrics, pipeline reporting, and headcount planning

Recruiting Manager Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a recruiting manager in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license to work as a recruiting manager. The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, followed by several years of hands-on recruiting experience before moving into a management role. Many Massachusetts employers favor candidates who hold SHRM certification (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) or the PHR through HRCI, both of which signal professional commitment and are widely recognized by Boston-area HR departments.

How much do recruiting managers make in Massachusetts?

Recruiting managers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $181,780 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $99,990 for the lowest 10% to over $315,700 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire recruiting managers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring recruiting managers in Massachusetts right now include Tulip Interfaces, Biogen, and Heritage Holding, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of life sciences companies, academic medical centers, and financial firms means recruiting manager demand stays consistent across industries well beyond the largest household names.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most recruiting manager jobs?

Boston, Cambridge, and Milford account for the largest share of recruiting manager openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives the most volume due to its concentration of financial institutions, research hospitals, and technology companies, while Cambridge anchors life sciences and biotech hiring, and Worcester contributes through its healthcare systems and growing manufacturing sector.

Are there remote recruiting manager jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields, since recruiting is fundamentally relationship and communication work that translates well to distributed settings. About 78% of recruiting manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how widely employers in the state adopted flexible arrangements. Sourcing, screening, and pipeline management are the functions most consistently performed remotely, while onsite presence is more common for final-round interviews and new-hire orientation coordination.

How can I get hired as a recruiting manager in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is to start in a recruiting coordinator or talent acquisition specialist role at a large Massachusetts employer and build toward management from within. Organizations like Mass General Brigham, Biogen, and State Street regularly hire early-career HR and recruiting staff and have internal development programs that prepare coordinators for lead and manager roles. Earning a SHRM-CP or completing an HR analytics certificate strengthens your candidacy, and lateral moves from HR generalist or operations roles with hiring responsibilities are common stepping stones.

Where can I find and apply to recruiting manager jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to recruiting manager jobs in Massachusetts directly on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the employers posting them. No account creation is required to search and review open positions.

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