Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Head of Talent Acquisition! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since.
Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA or our Seaport Boston, MA location with Mondays & Fridays remote.
Join our team as a strategic Head of Talent Acquisition, where you will lead a high-performing team in shaping and executing forward-thinking recruitment strategies that attract exceptional talent aligned with our company’s mission and culture. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leaders and hiring managers to understand evolving workforce needs and deliver tailored, scalable hiring solutions.
In this role, you’ll oversee the full recruitment lifecycle and champion a best-in-class candidate experience. You’ll drive continuous improvement by leveraging data, technology, and vendor partnerships to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and elevate hiring outcomes. Your leadership will be instrumental in building a talent acquisition function that is agile, inclusive, and future-ready.
If you're passionate about building high-performing teams and transforming talent acquisition through smart, scalable solutions, we’d love to meet you. A Day in the Life...
Lead and develop a high-performing corporate talent acquisition team, setting strategic goals, fostering career growth, and cultivating a collaborative, inclusive, and high-energy team culture.
Oversee both high-volume, centralized recruiting for hourly and salary manufacturing roles and full-cycle recruitment for professional and executive-level positions.
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers, driving continuous improvement in hiring outcomes through data insights and strategic workforce planning.
Leverage AI-driven sourcing tools, recruitment marketing platforms, and talent analytics to identify, engage, and convert top-tier candidates across all functions.
Continuously optimize recruitment processes using technology and automation to improve efficiency, reduce time-to-fill, and enhance the candidate experience.
Ensure compliance with all federal and state employment regulations, including Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, and translate findings into actionable improvements.
Shape and promote Ocean Spray’s Employee Value Proposition through compelling employment branding and digital engagement strategies.
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and vendor solutions to modernize the TA function, while managing existing partnerships and ensuring ROI.
Own and manage the Talent Acquisition budget, aligning investments with business priorities and measurable outcomes.
What We Are Looking For:
5+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including leading teams.
Proven success in both high-volume hourly hiring and full-cycle recruitment for professional and executive roles.
Experience developing and executing talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals.
Strong project management, consulting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficient in using AI tools, ATS platforms, and analytics to drive hiring efficiency and insights.
Ability to translate complex data into actionable talent strategies.
Solid understanding of employment law, EEO, and compliance requirements.
Excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience.
Education:
Bachelor's or University Degree (Required) Work Experience:
At least 5 Years of Experience Benefits:
Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Telehealth services
Fertility benefits
Transgender benefits
1:1 health coaching and more
401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
Flexible scheduling options
Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
Holiday pay for 12 holidays
Career development and growth opportunities
Tuition/Education assistance programs
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Scholarship programs for children of employees
Parental leave
Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
Adoption assistance
Bereavement leave
Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
Up to $300 massage reimbursement
Employee appreciation events
Employee discounts
Charitable giving
Who We Are:
You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
G rower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
Sustainable R esults – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
I ntegrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
Inclusive T eamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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