Senior Technical Corporate Recruiter -Direct Hire

Description

We are again experiencing record breaking growth at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and are seeking a strong research focused, technical recruiter who wishes to be a part of advancing our mission.

At NREL we focus on creative answers to today's energy challenges. From breakthroughs in fundamental science to new clean technologies to integrated energy systems that power our lives, NREL researchers are transforming the way the nation and the world use energy.

We also have a $1.4B economic impact nationwide through jobs, partnerships, research accomplishments, and community activities.

In this role, you will be responsible for recruiting scientific, technical, and operational roles from across the world.

Your role as a Senior Technical Recruiter will be to develop, design, and implement high-touch corporate recruiting strategies in support of organizational staffing objectives for a technically oriented workforce.

The NREL Senior Technical recruiter is responsible for delivering all facets of recruitment success throughout the organization.

In this role, you will be engaged in the development of local and national recruitment plans, building networking relationships with internal and external talent, and developing new and creative ideas for recruiting.

From day one at NREL, you will connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you will have the opportunity to engage though our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, learning and professional development classes.

This is a Colorado based, hybrid position. Employee will be required to be onsite at least one day a week. Remote work options are not available for this role.

Responsibilities :

• Confer with management to conduct workforce planning in relation to business unit current workforce, gap future needs and gap assessment
• Maintains a level of understanding of the market for relevant skill sets desired for the organization and builds candidates through networking
• Partners with Human Resource Business Partners and all levels of management and staff to deliver an effective recruitment process
• Provide an exceptional level of service when partnering with internal clients.
• Leading intake meetings with hiring managers and other stakeholders to set expectations, communicate pipeline activity, develop action plans, gauging progress and identifying potential obstacles.
• Communicates to management regularly on open requisitions, candidates, and status while filling positions in a timely manner.
• Aligns, screens, and matches candidate profiles with staffing objectives.
• Source applicants through various means including advertising, networking, job sites, conferences, career fairs, and niche internet techniques during and in advance of need.
• Maintains effective relationships with social and professional networks to source qualified candidates.
• Pre screen job candidates through telephone, video platforms, or in person
• Inform candidates fully about the job and NREL.
• Manage all communication with candidates including briefing and debriefing candidates before and after interviews
• Maintain accurate and current applicant data base through the Applicant Tracking System.
• Create and extend offers of employment within company procedures.
• Manage job offers, including negotiation and administration.
• Contribute to and maintain recruiting reports and metrics.
• Employ innovation and keep current with sourcing strategies and industry trends.
• Efficiently and effectively fill open positions while ensuring regulatory aspects of the full cycle recruitment process are compliant within federal and state legislation.
• Proven candidate sourcing and relationship building skills.
• General knowledge of relevant employment law and OFCCP regulations.
• Travel to relevant conferences and job fairs.

Basic Qualifications

Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education / experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education / experience.

Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education / experience. Or, relevant JD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education / experience.

Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards.

Considered internal subject matter expert. Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field.

Excellent leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.

Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

Must have strong experience recruiting and working with Researchers, Managers and Directors.

Must have experience working with foreign national candidates and applicable work authorizations and / or visas.

Requires strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple requisitions and the ability to work collaboratively with customers.

Experience coaching managers and new managers through the full hiring process.

Experience recruiting C-level executives.

Highly experienced using Workday.

Preferred Qualifications

Experienced in developing and implementing diversity hiring strategies.

Previous experience recruiting for DOE or DOD national labs.

Experience working with recruiting tools and systems (LinkedIn Recruiter, Skill Survey, etc.).

Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects and client relationships

Ability to assess and develop creative strategies to enhance the overall candidate experience.

Experience recruiting in grid planning, deployment, economic analysis, highly preferred.

Previous experience mentoring other recruiters across the team.

Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile : Professional IV / Annual Salary Range : $95,500 - $171,900

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.

In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*;

life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*.

NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component.

Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

Based on eligibility rules

Badging Requirement

NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

Drug Free Workplace

NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana.

If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.

Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

EEO Policy

NREL is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin / ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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