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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Manager, Talent Acquisition
At National Grid, we're on a mission to deliver a clean, fair and affordable energy future. As we transform the way energy is generated, transported and consumed, attracting and enabling world-class talent has never been more important.
We're looking for a strategic and commercially minded Global Recruitment Operations Manager to help shape the future of our recruitment function. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the heart of Talent Acquisition, driving governance, performance, compliance and operational excellence across our UK and US recruitment teams.
As the Global Recruitment Operations Manager, you'll act as the governance, performance and business management lead for the Recruitment function, enabling the successful delivery of strategic priorities across a complex global organisation.
Working closely with the Recruitment Leadership Team and partnering with key stakeholders across People, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Ethics, Compliance, Risk and Audit, you'll provide the insight, governance and operational leadership required to ensure our recruitment organisation performs effectively today while building capability for tomorrow.
This is a highly visible role that combines strategic thinking with operational execution, giving you the opportunity to influence decision-making at a global level.
This role operates under a hybrid working model and can be based out of the Brooklyn, NY, Waltham, MA or Syracuse, NY office. Hybrid work expectations are subject to business needs and company policy.
Job Purpose
To deliver the resourcing plan, strategies, policies and governance across the business for all levels of recruitment.
Key Accountabilities
- Perform sourcing of candidates via agencies, e-recruitment, media for all roles in their business area.
- Create and maintain all analytics of recruitment affairs in business area of focus.
- Execute stakeholder management of recruiting managers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with a network of contacts within the industry and academia to help identify and source recruits.
- Build positive relationships with external agency and vendors.
- Analyze competitors' activities to build up an understanding of the labor market for talent and competitor activity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) qualified
- Ideally a high-level qualification in occupational testing
- Experience in working with search and head hunter consultancies and recruitment agencies to source candidates including psychometric testing and employment legislation
Salary
$XX - $XX a year
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring.
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
Manager, Talent Acquisition
At National Grid, we're on a mission to deliver a clean, fair and affordable energy future. As we transform the way energy is generated, transported and consumed, attracting and enabling world-class talent has never been more important.
We're looking for a strategic and commercially minded Global Recruitment Operations Manager to help shape the future of our recruitment function. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the heart of Talent Acquisition, driving governance, performance, compliance and operational excellence across our UK and US recruitment teams.
As the Global Recruitment Operations Manager, you'll act as the governance, performance and business management lead for the Recruitment function, enabling the successful delivery of strategic priorities across a complex global organisation.
Working closely with the Recruitment Leadership Team and partnering with key stakeholders across People, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Ethics, Compliance, Risk and Audit, you'll provide the insight, governance and operational leadership required to ensure our recruitment organisation performs effectively today while building capability for tomorrow.
This is a highly visible role that combines strategic thinking with operational execution, giving you the opportunity to influence decision-making at a global level.
This role operates under a hybrid working model and can be based out of the Brooklyn, NY, Waltham, MA or Syracuse, NY office. Hybrid work expectations are subject to business needs and company policy.
Job Purpose
To deliver the resourcing plan, strategies, policies and governance across the business for all levels of recruitment.
Key Accountabilities
- Perform sourcing of candidates via agencies, e-recruitment, media for all roles in their business area.
- Create and maintain all analytics of recruitment affairs in business area of focus.
- Execute stakeholder management of recruiting managers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with a network of contacts within the industry and academia to help identify and source recruits.
- Build positive relationships with external agency and vendors.
- Analyze competitors' activities to build up an understanding of the labor market for talent and competitor activity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) qualified
- Ideally a high-level qualification in occupational testing
- Experience in working with search and head hunter consultancies and recruitment agencies to source candidates including psychometric testing and employment legislation
Salary
$XX - $XX a year
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring.
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
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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 Beth Israel Lahey Health, Robert Half, and Tulip Interfaces, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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, Somerville, and Cambridge 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 91% of recruiting manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 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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