Posting TitleSenior Technical Recruiter - Direct Hire

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LocationCO - Golden

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Position TypeRegular

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Hours Per Week40

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Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, you’ll 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’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.

Job Description

Residency Requirement: The successful candidate must reside in Colorado or be willing to relocate to Colorado prior to the start date.

Collaborate with management to conduct workforce planning, assessing current staffing, identifying future needs, and addressing skill gaps.

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiations for highly specialized technical roles.

Partner with hiring managers to develop and implement tailored recruiting strategies for positions requiring Q/SCI, TS/SCI and other clearance levels.

Work proactively with Technical Sourcers to build and maintain a pipeline of cleared candidates using industry networks, job boards, and clearance-specific talent pools.

Attend career fairs and industry events targeted at individuals with active clearances; some events may require an active clearance to participate.

Will partner with hiring managers across NREL for non-cleared technical or operational roles as needed.

Ensure a seamless candidate experience and promote NREL as an employer of choice within the cleared talent market.

Stay informed about the job market for relevant skill sets and actively build a network of candidates through professional relationships.

Partner with Human Resource Business Partners and leaders at all levels to deliver an efficient and effective recruitment process.

Provide exceptional service to internal clients by addressing their hiring needs with professionalism and responsiveness.

Lead intake meetings with hiring managers and stakeholders to set expectations, communicate progress, develop action plans, and address potential challenges.

Regularly update management on the status of open requisitions, candidates, and hiring timelines, ensuring positions are filled promptly.

Screen and align candidate profiles with organizational staffing objectives to ensure the best matches for open roles.

Partner with Technical Sourcers to seek candidates through a variety of methods, including networking, job boards, conferences, career fairs, advertising, and proactive outreach.

Build and maintain effective relationships within social and professional networks to source qualified talent.

Conduct phone screens to evaluate candidate qualifications.

Provide candidates with comprehensive information about the role and NREL as an employer.

Manage candidate communications, including pre-interview briefings and post-interview debriefings.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Workday.

Prepare and extend employment offers in alignment with company policies and procedures.

Handle job offer negotiations and ensure proper administration of employment offers.

Contribute to recruiting metrics and reports to track progress and inform decision-making.

Stay current with outreach strategies, industry trends, and innovative recruitment practices.

Efficiently and effectively fill positions while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, including OFCCP guidelines.

Demonstrate strong relationship-building skills.

Maintain general knowledge of employment laws and regulations relevant to recruiting practices.Travel as needed to attend conferences, career fairs, and other recruitment-related events.

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Basic QualificationsRelevant 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

Comprehensive understanding of the security clearance process and compliance requirements.

Expertise in technical recruiting, with extensive knowledge of related disciplines, industry laws, regulations, and best practices.

Recognized as an internal subject matter expert, contributing to the development of innovative concepts, techniques, and standards.

Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in various computer software programs.

Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and client relationships effectively.

Demonstrated skill in building trust, establishing credibility, and influencing stakeholders.

Demonstrated experience in strategic Inclusion & Diversity outreach and implementing effective diversity hiring strategies.

Proven ability to provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership for enhancing diversity-focused talent acquisition initiatives.

Requires at least 10+ years of experience recruiting for, senior-level, executive, and highly technical roles, including C-level positions.

The ability to obtain a TS/SCI level security clearance is required.

Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required. See DOE O 472.2Afor additional information.

Preferred Qualifications

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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 SummaryBenefits 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 RequirementNREL 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.

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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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