Job Description
Job Description
We’re growing — and we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager who will help us build the exceptional teams that bring our mission to life.
Vericel, a leader in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, is seeking a strategic and hands-on Talent Acquisition Manager to strengthen our ability to attract and retain top talent. This individual will play a critical role in shaping Vericel’s hiring strategy, advancing our employer brand, directly filling positions, and equipping hiring managers with the skills and tools to make great hiring decisions.
You’ll be both a strategic partner and a roll-up-your-sleeves recruiter who drives results, builds scalable talent programs, and helps Vericel continue to grow its exceptional team and culture.
This position is in-office from Monday – Thursday at our Burlington, MA location, with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Strategy & Execution
- Partner with business and functional leaders, as well as respective HR Business Partners, to understand workforce needs and build proactive recruiting strategies aligned with Vericel’s growth plans.
- Directly responsible for full cycle recruiting from entry through leadership positions across technical, manufacturing, quality, commercial and corporate functions.
- Develop and maintain strong pipelines of mission-driven candidates who align with Vericel’s values and patient-focused purpose.
Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
- Strengthen Vericel’s reputation as an employer of choice by developing and executing an employer branding strategy that reflects our purpose, culture, and scientific excellence.
- Design and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent aligned with Vericel’s mission and values.
- Build and enhance Vericel’s employer brand by showcasing our people, culture, and impact through social media, career events, and digital storytelling.
- Ensure a seamless and engaging candidate experience from first touch through onboarding.
Manager Enablement & Hiring Excellence
- Design and deliver training programs that equip hiring managers and hiring teams with the skills to conduct effective interviews and make evidence-based hiring decisions.
- Develop and maintain practical hiring tools, templates, and interview guides that standardize best practices across the organization.
- Coach leaders on competency-based interviewing and candidate evaluation techniques to strengthen selection quality.
- Leverage recruiting technology and analytics to track progress, share insights, and continuously improve hiring outcomes.
- Create and manage dashboards to track recruiting metrics, such as time-to-fill, pipeline, and hiring manager satisfaction.
- Build innovative tools and processes that simplify hiring and enhance collaboration between HR, hiring teams, and leadership.
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Qualifications
- High sense of urgency, strong follow-through, and a passion for delivering exceptional results
- Strong consultative and relationship-building skills with hiring managers and candidates
- Experience managing a high volume of requisitions and meeting aggressive hiring goals
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of progressive recruiting experience
- Proven success hiring for critical and specialized roles in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment (biotech, pharma, or life sciences preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to build and execute employer branding initiatives
- Experience designing and delivering interview and selection training for managers
- Strong proficiency with ATS systems and recruiting analytics tools
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills
- Strong bias for action, accountability, and continuous improvement
The annual salary range Vericel reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting is $125,000 - $150,000. This position is eligible for bonus and equity.
The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills.
In accordance with Massachusetts law, Vericel provides the pay range that it reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a particular and specific employment position at the time of posting or offer. This range is subject to change based on business needs, market conditions, and individual qualifications. Employees and applicants may request the pay range for their position or for a position to which they are applying. Retaliation for making such a request is strictly prohibited.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Vericel Corporation is VEVRAA federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings at all locations within the state.