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.

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important “ingredient.” We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.

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