Talent Acquisition Partner

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options

Reports to: VP, People & Culture

Location: New York City (Hybrid)

About The Company

NineDot's name derives from the classic mathematical puzzle for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice and reduce carbon emissions. We plan to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 that will strengthen the local power grid infrastructure and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York households and businesses. This is all in support of New York State’s mission to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040.

With the backing of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group - two of the world’s leading infrastructure investors - NineDot is continuing to expand its core battery energy storage pipeline, deliver enhanced products and services, explore new regions and consider potential acquisitions all to advance the decarbonization of New York’s grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators. NineDot is committed to building a company that exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion values in its team culture, as well as business practices and community engagement.

Job Summary

Reporting to the VP, People & Culture the Talent Acquisition Partner will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to support the company's growth initiatives. This role involves collaborating with hiring managers, developing recruitment strategies, and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates for various roles within the company.
• Utilize various sourcing methods, such as job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals, to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs, create job descriptions, and develop effective recruitment plans.
• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding. Provide timely and constructive feedback to candidates.
• Promote the company’s mission, values, and culture to attract potential candidates.
• Leverage social media and other platforms to enhance the employer brand.
• Support DEIB initiatives within the recruitment process to ensure a diverse pool of candidates.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure all recruitment practices comply with relevant employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and organized recruitment documentation.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition. 
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve recruitment processes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies for Success

• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; conducts excellent and honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Able to relate well to all individuals within and beyond the organization; builds appropriate rapport along with constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact.
• Perseverance -  Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Dealing With Ambiguity - Can effectively cope with change and shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture.
• Creativity - Capable of coming up with new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions.
• Technical Learning - Picks up on technical things quickly, capable of learning new skills and knowledge, good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge.
• Intellectual Horsepower - Demonstrated ability to deal with concepts and complexity comfortably; described as intellectually sharp, capable, and agile.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment. Experience in the renewable energy sector is a plus.
• Knowledge of recruitment strategies, sourcing techniques, and talent acquisition best practices. Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software.
• Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Experience supporting DEIB initiatives in recruitment is a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with candidates, hiring managers, and team members.
• Strong networking skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners and organizations.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions and measure success.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.  

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Covid 19 Protocols:

NineDot continues to monitor local COVID-19 protocols mandated by state and federal governments. For those who will be joining events in person, you may be required to test before meetings.