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Talent Acquisition Consultant

Closes:

Salary: $93,800 – $122,080 per year

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  • Job Number: 26062
  • Functional Area: Human Resources
  • Department: Human Resources
  • School Area: VP for Human Resources
  • Pay Range Minimum: 93,800
  • Pay Range Maximum: 122,080
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Pay Grade: 9

MIT provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the Institute reasonably expects to pay for a full time position at the time of posting (if you are applying for a part time salaried job, you will need to prorate the posted pay range). The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. This pay range represents base pay only and does not include any other benefits or compensation.

Posting Description

TALENT ACQUISITION CONSULTANT, Human Resources, to serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers and the broader community, educating stakeholders on recruitment best practices, legal interviewing techniques, and effective use of the applicant tracking system (ATS); develop and execute strategies that strengthen community outreach; build broad talent pipelines; and facilitate the sharing of top talent across the organization. Key responsibilities include designing and facilitating training on hiring best practices, developing scalable pipelines for key roles, and building the processes and infrastructure to enhance MIT's Talent Acquisition strategy and capacity. In addition to, serving as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on recruiting strategies, processes, and policies; developing hiring manager toolkits, interview guides, and job aids that codify MIT's talent acquisition best practices and legal recruiting requirements; designing and executing sourcing strategies and advertising campaigns; building pipelines for key roles; leveraging a wide range of sourcing channels (e.g., networking, referrals, external partnerships) and strategies to build broad pools of applicants; facilitating in-person and virtual workshops on hiring best practices, legal interviewing techniques, and effective use of recruiting tools; and developing self-paced online learning modules and recorded training content.

The full job description is available, here: https://bit.ly/talentacquisitionconsultant

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, education, or related field; a minimum of five years in talent acquisition, HR, training, or related experience; demonstrated experience in developing recruiting strategies, talent pipelines, or hiring processes; strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, employment law, and legally compliant hiring practices; expertise in designing and delivering training (in-person, virtual, and hybrid); experience consulting with hiring managers on recruiting strategies; strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively; strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and customer focus; proven ability to build relationships and work with a sense of urgency; ability to learn and adapt to new HR technologies and systems; and proficiency in MS Office Suite. PREFERRED: Experience in higher education or research-focused environments; experience in Oracle or enterprise HR systems; PHR certification; experience in Instructional Design and/or authoring tools.

Job details

Title
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Employer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Location
M.I.T, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, USA
Published
Sep 17, 2026
Closes:
Nov 16, 2026
Job type
Full time, Human Resources
Field
Recruitment Internal
Salary

Salary: $93,800 – $122,080 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications do I need for the MIT Talent Acquisition Consultant role?

You typically need a Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, education, or a related field, plus at least five years of talent acquisition, HR, or training experience. The role values demonstrated expertise in recruiting strategies, talent pipelines, employment law, and compliant hiring practices. Preferred qualifications include Oracle or enterprise HR systems experience, PHR certification, and instructional design skills. Explore related higher education HR jobs to compare requirements.

🛂Is visa sponsorship available for this Talent Acquisition Consultant position?

No. The posting explicitly lists visa sponsorship available: No. Candidates must already have work authorization for the United States. This is common for many university HR roles, so review eligibility before applying.

📋What are the core responsibilities of the MIT Talent Acquisition Consultant?

You will serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers, design and deliver hiring best-practice training, build talent pipelines for key roles, and develop recruiting processes and infrastructure. The role also includes creating hiring manager toolkits, interview guides, and job aids and supporting applicant tracking system (ATS) use. Learn more about talent acquisition in higher education.

💰What salary and pay grade can I expect for this MIT HR role?

The posted pay range is $93,800 - $122,080 at pay grade 9, as an exempt, full-time hybrid position. Final pay depends on experience, education, internal equity, and legal requirements. See more on talent acquisition specialist salary trends in higher education.

📝How do I apply and how can I strengthen my application for this MIT Talent Acquisition Consultant job?

Apply through the MIT careers portal using the job number 26062. Tailor your resume to highlight recruiting strategy, hiring manager consulting, training delivery, and ATS proficiency. Use the free resume template and free cover letter template to present your higher education HR experience clearly. For interview preparation, review talent acquisition interview questions and tips.

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