Talent Specialist Jobs in Boston, MA
Talent Specialist jobs in Boston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Seaport, Back Bay, and Kendall Square corridor across life sciences, higher education, financial services, and healthcare. Employers hiring right now include Cartesian, ERGO NEXT, and DraftKings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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You will partner closely with Talent Acquisition Operations, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes across residential and corporate roles while providing an exceptional candidate experience.
You will be based out of our Boston, MA Headquarters located at One Washington Mall, Boston, MA 02108 (Government Center) on Mondays-Thursdays with the option to work remotely on Fridays. Occasional travel may be required for career fairs, hiring events, or interviews.
Please note that the pay range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 per year. Salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors. This is a minimum 6 month maternity leave coverage.
What You’ll Do
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for residential (onsite property roles) and corporate positions
- Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to meet hiring goals and timelines
- Build talent pipelines through sourcing (Phenom, Dayforce, LinkedIn, Indeed, referrals, events)
- Develop partnerships with schools, trade programs, and workforce organizations
- Manage job postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate communications
- Deliver regular hiring updates to stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with WinnCompanies hiring policies and processes
- Provide a high level of customer service to candidates and internal partners
- Strong sourcing skills (active + passive) across ATS/CRM platforms and external tools
- Excellent organization, follow-up, and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable presenting updates to leadership
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and customer focus
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and team-oriented
- High school diploma or GED
- 3–5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-volume environments (e.g., skilled trades, property management, hospitality, staffing)
- Experience with passive sourcing and modern recruiting tools (ATS/CRM)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
- Knowledge of employment laws and hiring practices
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (HR, Business, or related)
- Experience with Phenom CRM and/or Dayforce ATS
- Property management or affordable housing experience
- General HR knowledge
Regular full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:
- Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)
- 401(k) plan options with a company match
- Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution
- Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance
- Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)
- Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
- Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options
- Employee Corporate Discount Programs
- Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles
- Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families
- To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com
A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives.
A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace.
A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development.
A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.
About Us:
WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,300+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.
If you are a California Resident, please see our Notice of Collection here.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Internal candidates, please apply here: Internal Careers Hub
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Talent Specialist Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a talent specialist job in Boston?
Focus on Boston's strongest hiring sectors: life sciences, academic medical centers, financial services firms, and the Seaport's growing tech and consulting presence. Talent specialist roles here tend to favor candidates who have worked in high-volume or specialized recruiting environments. Familiarity with behavioral interviewing, ATS platforms, and sourcing for niche technical or clinical roles gives you a real edge in this market.
Which companies hire talent specialists in Boston?
Boston talent specialist roles are posted by Cartesian, ERGO NEXT, and DraftKings and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Boston's hiring landscape is especially active among large hospital systems, universities, biotech firms, and professional services companies with regional headquarters in the city.
Are there remote talent specialist jobs in Boston?
Yes, though availability depends on the role type. Sourcing, coordination, and HR operations work tends to go remote more readily than roles requiring in-person candidate experience or campus recruitment. About 40% of talent specialist openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common among financial services and tech employers in Back Bay and the Seaport.
How can I get a talent specialist job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Boston is through HR coordinator or recruiting coordinator roles at large employers, particularly the city's hospital networks, universities, and professional services firms, which hire at volume and promote from within. Roles supporting campus recruiting or talent operations are common starting points. Internship experience at a Boston staffing agency or corporate HR team, combined with an ATS certification, strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Which industries hire the most talent specialists in Boston?
Boston talent specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Boston's dense concentration of teaching hospitals, research universities, biotech companies, and financial institutions creates consistent demand for talent specialists who can recruit in competitive, credential-heavy candidate markets.
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