Recruiter - Hybrid

Aquent is partnering with a leading global company at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to shaping the future through impactful technology and sustainable solutions. This organization thrives on a culture of collaboration, pushing boundaries, and making a tangible difference in the world. As a key contributor to their talent ecosystem, you will play a pivotal role in building and executing an equitable, inclusive, and accessible hiring system that directly fuels their growth and mission. Your expertise will not only attract top-tier talent but also enhance the candidate experience, drive strategic hiring outcomes, and directly contribute to the success of groundbreaking initiatives.

**About the Role**

Step into a dynamic role where you will be instrumental in identifying, engaging, and securing the talent that drives innovation. You'll navigate a highly competitive market, leveraging your strategic insights to build diverse teams and ensure the organization continues to attract the best minds. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future workforce, optimize talent acquisition processes, and champion a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion across all hiring stages. You will be a trusted partner to hiring managers, influencing strategy and making a significant impact on the organization's ability to achieve its ambitious goals.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Lead the full-cycle recruitment process, from strategic sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and successful candidate closure.

* Collaborate closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, develop effective search strategies, and optimize interview processes.

* Craft and deliver inclusive and efficient candidate experiences that embody organizational values and mission.

* Drive alignment and facilitate decision-making among hiring teams throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

* Maintain meticulous pipelines and workflows within the applicant tracking system.

* Negotiate and close offers, ensuring alignment with compensation philosophy and role leveling.

* Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across all stages of recruiting.

* Manage headcount for client groups, supporting accurate tracking, influencing allocation, and assisting with requisition prioritization and reconciliation.

* Support the preparation and submission of candidate packets for review, ensuring accuracy, comprehensive feedback, and fair representation.

* Facilitate internal mobility processes, supporting transferees and hiring managers for effective transitions.

* Identify, investigate, pilot, and implement process improvements to enhance staffing efficiency and team productivity.

* Cultivate strong client relationships, providing consultative guidance on long-term hiring initiatives and managing expectations.

* Interpret and analyze staffing data and hiring trends to present actionable recommendations that drive strategic decision-making and efficiency.

* Engage candidates to gather insights on skills, motivations, and concerns, building trust and advocating for an excellent candidate experience.

* Partner with internal teams on offer negotiation and compensation analysis to ensure competitive and equitable offers.

* Collaborate with key business, staffing, and hiring stakeholders to develop solutions for diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives.

* Support candidate assessment and team alignment, screening candidates for interviews and managing the interview process.

* Manage relationships with key internal partners and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to address staffing challenges.

* Develop and execute targeted recruiting initiatives, influencing hiring managers on their hiring strategy to meet established goals.

**Must-Have Qualifications**

* 5 years of experience building teams as an in-house recruiter, ideally in a start-up or high-growth technology environment.

* 2 years of experience utilizing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for recruiting.

* Proven experience hiring for both technical and non-technical positions.

* Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to influence hiring decisions.

* Experience working directly with hiring managers and cross-functional partners.

* A track record of successfully closing candidates and managing offer negotiations.

* Comfortable and effective working in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.

* Deep commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in hiring practices.

* Proficiency in data analysis and synthesis to inform recruiting strategies.

* Expertise in candidate pipeline management.

* Strong product knowledge relevant to the roles being hired for.

* Excellent client/partner management skills.

* Solid understanding of employment laws.

* Familiarity with various staffing systems and tools.

* Strong networking abilities.

* Comprehensive recruiting knowledge.

* Client and domain knowledge.

* Exceptional interviewing skills.

* Relevant industry knowledge.

* Proficiency in staffing systems thinking.

* Experience with resource planning and headcount management.

* In-depth understanding of the hiring process.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications**

* Experience hiring in the climate technology or energy sectors.

* Familiarity with grid systems, power markets, or renewable energy sectors.

* Experience hiring Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) engineers.

* Prior support of early-stage projects or incubator environments.

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**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.