Lead Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

We are currently hiring a Full Time, Lead Recruiter in Boston*.

Job Summary:

The Lead Recruiter is a strategic talent acquisition partner responsible for driving enterprise-wide recruiting initiatives that align with Boston Beer’s long-term business goals. This role goes beyond requisition management to shape and influence talent strategies across key functions, partnering closely with senior business leaders, HR partners, and cross-functional teams. The Lead Recruiter serves as a thought leader in talent intelligence, strategic talent attraction, assessment and inclusive hiring practices, while mentoring recruiters and championing innovation in sourcing, candidate experience, and employer branding. With a deep understanding of the business and external market dynamics, the Lead Recruiter plays a critical role in building high-performing teams that fuel Boston Beer’s growth and culture.

*A Hybrid position at Boston Beer requires that our coworkers reside within commuting distance to be onsite Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 

What You'll Brew: 

Market Intelligence and Talent Advising

• Partner with senior leaders and HR to forecast talent needs and develop long-range recruiting strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead strategic talent planning conversations, identifying future skill gaps and talent risks.
• Deliver competitive talent insights, labor market trends, and benchmarking to inform hiring decisions and workforce planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership stakeholders, providing consultative guidance on talent acquisition and assessment best practices leveraging data as needed.

Recruiting Strategy and Assessment

• Drive innovation in sourcing strategies, leveraging advanced tools, AI, and analytics to identify and engage top talent.
• Develop and implement effective assessment strategies for all levels of talent with a primary focus on extended leadership roles. 
• Deliver thoughtful and ongoing communication to the business on the status of searches; be transparent and work together with stakeholders to remove impediments. 
• Bring thought leadership on employer brand strategy and work in partnership with Marketing and Communications to evolve our practices.

Candidate Experience & Engagement

• Champion a best-in-class candidate experience across all touchpoints, ensuring consistency, transparency, and engagement.
• Build strategic partnerships with external organizations, industry groups and schools to expand talent pipelines.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor and report on recruiting metrics and ROI to drive accountability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all recruiting policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Represent Talent Acquisition in enterprise-wide initiatives and cross-functional leadership forums.
• Occasional travel for Boston Beer Company meetings, training, and job fairs

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and coach Senior Recruiters, Recruiters and Recruiting Coordinators, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Lead cross-functional recruiting projects and initiatives, including process optimization, technology adoption, and inclusion and belonging efforts.

What Ingredients You'll Bring: 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including in house full-cycle recruiting.
• 3+ years in a strategic or lead recruiting role, preferably supporting senior leadership and hiring across enterprise-wide functions.
• Analytical skills with experience using data to drive decisions and improve recruiting outcomes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working in Consumer Package Goods or Manufacturing led organizations a plus
• Experience working with Oracle Recruiting Cloud, PowerBI, MS Co-Pilot and AI-driven sourcing platforms

Level: 5IC

At the Boston Beer Company and in accordance with pay transparency laws, we are open about our salary ranges. For this role, the salary range is between $100,000 and $170,000. However, it’s important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location. Additionally, this position qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance, and certain sales roles might include a car allowance.

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