Head of Recruiting

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Company Overview

Blue Energy is on a mission to unlock energy abundance, affordability, and security, aiming for turn-key decarbonization through innovative technologies. The company is focused on developing an efficient path for deploying nuclear megawatts (MWs) at scale, leveraging manufacturing supply chains from industries like offshore oil and wind. Their objective is to significantly reduce the costs of nuclear power plants and shorten the manufacturing timeline to just 24 months. Furthermore, Blue Energy utilizes state-of-the-art NRC-approved reactors and seeks faster regulatory pathways to deploy their first units.

Role Overview

In the role of Head of Recruiting, the selected candidate will be responsible for leading and executing the recruiting function at Blue Energy. The position is hybrid, with options to work from Philadelphia or Washington, DC. This role will require a hands-on approach to recruiting operations, strategy formulation, direct engagement with senior leadership, and collaboration with external partners to support the company’s growth and talent acquisition goals.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Recruiting Leadership

• The Head of Recruiting will act as the primary strategist and executor of all recruiting activities across various departments and levels.
• Responsibilities include managing the full-cycle recruiting process from role intake through offer negotiation and onboarding.
• This position requires proactive engagement in sourcing and nurturing top talent to build a robust candidate pipeline.
• The role also involves close collaboration with hiring managers to thoroughly understand hiring needs and market demands.

Talent Strategy & Scaling

• Develop and align recruiting strategies with overall company growth plans.
• Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies to supplement internal resources when necessary.
• As the company scales, propose and implement plans to build an internal recruiting team that aligns with future hiring needs.

Recruiting Operations & Process Building

• Continuous improvement of recruiting processes and workflows is essential to ensure scalability and provide an exceptional candidate experience.
• The Head of Recruiting will manage and optimize the applicant tracking system (Ashby) and maintain reporting and metrics to assess recruiting success.
• Key deliverables include creating job descriptions, interview plans, and materials that aid in hiring success.

Employer Branding & Talent Engagement

• Collaborate with company leadership to refine and promote Blue Energy’s employer brand.
• Identify opportunities to attract diverse and high-performing talent that aligns with the company’s mission and values.

Qualifications

Experience

• Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in recruiting, with a minimum of 2 years managing end-to-end recruiting operations and strategy.
• Proven success in full-cycle recruiting, especially within high-growth sectors like startups, technology, energy, or industrial markets is preferred.
• Experience in working independently while leveraging external recruiting partners is beneficial.

Skills

• A builder’s mindset is crucial, with the ability to take initiative and drive execution.
• Strategic thinking paired with strong operational skills is highly valued.
• Effective communication skills for influencing and collaborating with senior stakeholders are essential.
• The ability to maintain high attention to detail, a process-oriented mindset, and a candidate-first approach are fundamental attributes.
• Candidates should possess a data-driven mindset, capable of tracking and analyzing recruiting metrics to inform actions.

Perks and Benefits

• This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and grow the recruiting function at one of the most dynamic new energy companies.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements are available between South Jersey or Washington, D.C.
• Close collaboration with the executive team allows for direct influence on the company’s growth and success.
• The work is mission-driven, focusing on delivering clean, affordable, and abundant energy solutions.

Application Encouragement

If you’re excited about the Head of Recruiting position yet feel your experience may not fully meet each requirement, the company encourages applicants to apply regardless. The belief is that the right candidate could fit not only this role but potentially other positions within Blue Energy now or in the future. Their commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace further supports their mission-driven agenda.

This job offer was originally published on remotive.com