Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, WBUR
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Job Description
SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER, WBUR
Category
Charles River Campus –> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking
Code
26500554560314
Posted Date
3/17/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 50
Expected Hiring Range
Minimum
$100,275.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$140,425.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this
role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education,
licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable
estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Summary
The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner leads full-lifecycle recruiting and strategic sourcing to
build diverse talent pipelines and deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience across WBUR. This role partners with team
leaders to anticipate hiring needs, execute targeted sourcing campaigns, and improve recruiting processes. This role will help scale
recruiting operations, strengthen partnerships across the organization, and position WBUR as an employer of choice for journalism and media
talent.
Primary Responsibilities
Staff Planning and Sourcing (40%)
- Partner with key
colleagues to understand specific business and department needs and establish a strong talent acquisition strategy, building diverse talent
pipelines, and creating forward thinking staffing plans across the organization. - Advocate for external diversity partnerships and
organizations and serve as a main point of contact. - Execute high touch candidate sourcing campaigns to uncover and engage
candidates, and build diverse talent pipelines across journalism, radio, and related fields. - Coach hiring managers to identify and
engage candidates through innovative marketing minded outreach methods, leverage existing/new networks (professional organizations, academic
institutions, affinity groups, etc.) including representation at various media conferences. - Represent WBUR at industry and campus
events; support fellowships and other early-career recruiting initiatives.
channels to improve reach and pipeline quality
Hiring and Interviewing (35%)
- Develop and revise position
descriptions with hiring managers and Talent & Culture colleagues, to meet strategic business needs. - Coach hiring managers on
inclusive, effective hiring practices, structured interviews, diverse slates/panels, and timely candidate communication. - Screen
candidates in partnership with the hiring manager and BU Talent Recruitment Services (TRS). - Market WBUR to candidates, explain
compensation philosophy, support presentation of offer packages and salary negotiations. - Partner closely with BU teams (talent
recruitment services, compensation, immigration, legal) to ensure compliant and smooth hiring processes.
Systems, Processes
and Evaluation (25%)
- Maintain ATS data integrity in the applicant tracking system and produce recruitment metrics and reports
(time to fill, pipeline health, diversity slates). - Support internship and early-career recruiting programs and manage related
onboarding/ conversion activities. - Lead or participate in recruiting projects that strengthen WBUR’s employer brand.
- Pilot
and adopt new sourcing tools and methods to improve outcomes. - Participate in and manage special projects related to networking,
recruitment, and promotion of WBUR as needed. - Support the work of the team by participating in a wide range of HR functions,
ensuring seamless HR operations and contributing to a positive employee experience.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s
degree or equivalent experience. - 8+ years full-cycle recruiting and sourcing experience in news, public radio, or other media
organizations. - Proven success identifying and hiring experienced, diverse candidates.
- Strong consultative skills with
experience advising hiring managers using market data and industry research. - Proficiency with sourcing platforms (LinkedIn
Recruiter, HireEZ, or similar) and web-based ATS systems (SilkRoad experience preferred). - Strong communication,
relationship-building, coaching, and data-driven recruitment skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities, handle confidential
information, and work collaboratively. - Self-starter who operates well in a collaborative environment, navigates ambiguity, and
influences stakeholders.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because
of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Skills
Job Location:
BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $100,275.00-$140,425.00
To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316469
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