Mutual Opportunities
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Boston, Massachusetts; Springfield, Massachusetts
Thank you to our employees for voting us one of the top places to work in Massachusetts for five consecutive years!
Overview
A career with us means you’ll work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are at the foundation of what enables MassMutual to deliver on our purpose to help people secure their futures and protect the ones they love.
We embrace the idea that we all are stronger and better through our support for one another. We strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and are celebrated for who they are.
“Since our founding in 1851, mutuality has put our policyowners at the center of everything we do. At our core, we’re a company of people helping people in their time of need, and that spirit extends to the culture we’ve built at our company. Our employees support and rely on each other each day, collaborating to deliver the best solutions for our customers and help millions more secure their future and protect the ones they love.”
Job Description
The Opportunity
As a Talent Acquisition Consultant, you will lead strategic recruiting efforts for mid-career individual contributor and management roles across the organization. You bring deep expertise in full-cycle recruitment, from intake and sourcing to offer negotiation, with a strong focus on building high-performing talent pipelines. You partner closely with business leaders to understand workforce needs, shape hiring strategies, and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience.
The Impact
In this role, you will leverage advanced sourcing techniques to engage passive talent, utilize data-driven insights to inform decision-making, and serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers. Your ability to navigate complex hiring scenarios, influence stakeholders, and align recruiting outcomes with business goals will be key to your success. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, mentor junior recruiters, and help elevate the overall talent acquisition function.
This role is hands-on and proactive—leveraging data-driven sourcing strategies and delivering a high-touch candidate experience. You’ll be expected to go beyond traditional recruiting methods and actively engage passive talent in competitive markets.
The Team
Our Talent Acquisition team is a dynamic group of collaborative problem solvers committed to delivering exceptional experiences for candidates and hiring managers. We embrace innovation, leverage modern recruiting tools, and foster a culture of inclusion, agility, and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic recruiting advisor to assigned business units, delivering consultative guidance on hiring needs, market trends, and sourcing strategies.
Own the full recruitment lifecycle: intake, job posting optimization, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer negotiation.
Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for recurring and high-volume roles.
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and ensure job descriptions reflect current market language and expectations.
Facilitate client engagement meetings to align on recruitment strategy, timelines, and candidate profiles.
Represent MassMutual at recruiting events and career fairs as needed.
Collaborate with Compensation and HR partners to ensure alignment on job leveling, salary ranges, and offer strategy.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and share best practices across the TA team.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
10+ years of experience in talent acquisition
7+ years of full cycle recruiting experience
7+ years of experience sourcing passive candidates to deliver niche skill sets and a diverse talent pool
Preferred Qualifications
Experience recruiting in specialized areas such as sales, finance, marketing, or insurance.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (Workday preferred) and CRM tools
Strong business acumen and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with employment law and compliance in a regulated environment.
What to Expect at MassMutual
Regular meetings with the Mid-Career Talent Acquisition Team
Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
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MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $118,900.00-$156,000.00
Hiring Process
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Screen
After your application has been reviewed, if you meet the qualifications for the role, a recruiter will reach out to you to start a conversation.
Interview
If you are invited for an interview, you will be scheduled to meet with the hiring manager and hiring team.
Offer
If you are extended an offer to join MassMutual and accept, your start will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Hire
If you accept the offer, we will be so excited to welcome you to the MassMutual community!
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
By the numbers*
- 88% of employee respondents say they are proud to work at MassMutual
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% of employee respondents say they feel encouraged to bring forth new ideas - 86% of employee respondents say MassMutual cares about and supports the well-being of their employees
*Source: 2024 MassMutual employee engagement survey
Award-Winning Culture
MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.
We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
How We Work
MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.
Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)
There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
Explore some of our offerings below. Benefit details can be found here.
Why MassMutual?
Kevin
Compliance Consultant
Seth
Service Management Consultant
Kymberly
Head of Experience Journey Mapping
where we work
Springfield Office
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA
Boston Office
10 Fan Pier Blvd, Boston, MA
New York Office
2 Park Ave,
New York, NY
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