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Manager, Talent Acquisition

Posted 2 days ago

national gridEast Boston (MA)

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Team Human ResourcesBusiness Unit People FunctionRequisition No. 11811 City Boston, US, 02108 Waltham, US, 02451 Syracuse, US, 13202 Brooklyn, US, 11217 Date posted 29 September 2026 Manager, Talent AcquisitionAt 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 mindedGlobal Recruitment Operations Managerto 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. QualificationsBachelor'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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