Director, Talent Management

Energy Vault; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

RSUs

401K employer matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance, short- and long-term

Paternity leave (8 weeks)

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible time off

Home office equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Energy Vault, a global energy storage company, is seeking a Director, Talent Management to lead global talent strategy across the employee lifecycle. You will oversee Talent Management, Employer Branding, Workforce Planning, Recruiting, Onboarding, and Internal Mobility, advising executives across the organization.

You will design scalable processes, build high‑performing teams, and partner with business leaders to attract, develop, and retain world‑class talent in support of our rapid growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, or Human Resources.
• 5+ years leading global Talent Acquisition teams.
• Deep understanding of workforce planning, talent analytics, employer branding, and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience in early-stage companies and/or energy storage industry nice to have.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, urgency, flexibility, and data focus.
• Sound judgment and ability to protect confidential information.
• Intrinsic motivation to learn, impress, and deliver with limited structure.
• Joy from collaborating with others; customer‑facing mindset.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Must pass pre-employment background check; Energy Vault participates in E‑Verify.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build scalable talent practices to support global growth.
• Partner with executives on workforce planning and organizational capability.
• Oversee employer branding and talent marketing initiatives.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Talent Management

Workforce Planning

Human Resources

Job description

Our Company

Welcome to Energy Vault® (NYSE:NRGV), a global energy storage and power infrastructure company focused on owning,operating, and enabling resilient, dispatchable energy assets.

Energy Vault’s focus is to deliver reliable, flexible power that supports the evolving needs of modern grids, communities, and large energy users. Since 2024, the Company has centered its strategy on an Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, developing, building, owning, and operating critical energy assets around the world.

Energy Vault operates globally, with headquarters in Westlake Village, California and Lugano, Switzerland, and regional development across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Company partners with utilities, grid operators, and large energy consumers to deliver infrastructure that strengthens grid reliability, enables renewable integration, and supports long‑term energy security.

By combining asset ownership with advanced technologies and integration expertise, Energy Vault is building the next generation of critical energy infrastructure, delivering dependable power when and where it matters most.

Learn more at www.energyvault.com, explore recent updates in our Newsroom, and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, or YouTube.

Our Values

We Commit: To Building a Better Future for Earth and All Its Beings.

We Innovate: Cutting Edge Solutions to Accelerate the Unique Energy Aspirations of Our Clients.

We Connect: To Build Genuine Relationships.

We Deliver: Going Above & Beyond by Being Fast & Nimble.

We Lead: With Authenticity and Purpose.

Your Impact as a Director, Talent Management

Director, Talent Management is a critical People Leadership role responsible for designing and executing Energy Vault's global talent strategy across the full employee lifecycle. This role will lead Talent Management, Employer Branding, Workforce Planning, Recruiting, Onboarding, and Internal Mobility programs while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leaders across the organization.

You will ensure Energy Vault attracts, hires, develops, and retains world‑class talent capable of supporting our growth as a global energy infrastructure company. The role requires balancing strategic workforce planning with operational excellence while creating scalable processes and exceptional employee and candidate experiences.

You are energized by technology, sustainability, innovation, and growth. You thrive on building great teams, partnering with business leaders, solving complex talent challenges, and continuously improving processes. Whether you're recruiting highly specialized technical talent, presenting workforce insights to executives, or establishing a structured learning framework, you bring curiosity, business acumen, and a passion for creating impact.

You leverage experience in fast‑paced, complex organizations, hiring both technical and corporate talent globally. You are comfortable influencing executives, leading talent discussions, and translating data into meaningful business insights. You are a strong communicator, an avid learner, and a collaborative leader who builds trusted relationships across the organization.

Above all, you lead with integrity, sound judgment, and humility. You are confident enough to challenge the status quo, advocate for talent best practices and exceptional candidate and employee experiences, while remaining flexible, open‑minded, and focused on what is best for both the business and its people.

Your Mission:

Talent Management Leadership

• Develop and execute Energy Vault's global talent strategy to support business growth and workforce needs.
• Partner with executive leaders on workforce planning, organizational capability, learning & development, and employee retention strategy.
• Develop and execute a companywide learning and development strategy aligned with organizational priorities, workforce needs, and long‑term business objectives.
• Identify key moments in the employee lifecycle that influence engagement and retention, including onboarding, manager transitions, career progression, organizational change, and leadership development.
• Develop and lead employee retention strategy in partnership with People leadership and business leaders.
• Create frameworks that provide employees with greater visibility into career opportunities and potential career paths within the organization.
• Design manager training in areas such as coaching, feedback, performance management, employee development, difficult conversations, inclusion, change leadership, and employee engagement.
• Establish a comprehensive measurement framework for learning, talent development, and retention.

Global Talent Acquisition

• Lead global recruiting efforts across North America, EMEA, and APAC for technical, field, corporate, and leadership roles.
• Oversee full‑cycle recruitment, ensuring an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Build diverse talent pipelines and implement innovative sourcing strategies for hard‑to‑fill positions.
• Establish recruiting metrics and continuously improve hiring outcomes.

Employer Brand & Talent Marketing

• Strengthen Energy Vault's employer brand and talent market presence.
• Partner with Marketing to enhance career site content, social recruiting, and talent attraction campaigns.
• Monitor and improve our presence on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and other key talent platforms.

Workforce Planning & Talent Operations

• Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure the organization has the right talent, in the right roles, at the right time.
• Use talent analytics and market insights to support business decisions and hiring strategies.
• Continuously improve recruiting processes, systems, and vendor partnerships to drive efficiency and scalability.

Onboarding & Enterprise Experience

• Design and oversee onboarding programs that accelerate employee integration, engagement, and productivity.
• Partner with People Operations to translate talent reviews into meaningful development plans, experiences, mentoring, coaching, and learning opportunities.
• Support organizational initiatives that strengthen a culture of continuous learning, feedback, inclusion, accountability, and growth.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing Talent Acquisition team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
• Build scalable talent practices that support Energy Vault's continued global growth.

Your Background:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, or Human Resources.
• 5+ years leading global Talent Acquisition teams.
• Deep understanding of workforce planning, talent analytics, employer branding, and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience in early‑stage companies and/or energy storage industry nice to have.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, sense of urgency, flexibility, and focus on data.
• Sound judgment and ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
• Ambition; an intrinsic motivation to learn, impress, and deliver with limited structure and guidance.
• Joy and fulfillment collaborating with and helping others.
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, up to 10%.
• Comfortable thriving in fast‑paced, rapid growth environments.
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment background check.
• Energy Vault participates in E‑Verify.

Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault:

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• 401K employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Company‑paid Life insurance, Short‑and Long‑term disability insurance.
• 8‑weeks for Paternity leave.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Flexible time off plus sick leave.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.

$154,000 - $246,000 a year

The range, $154,000 to $246,000, reflects a total compensation package for this position across all U.S. locations.

Join Us in Empowering Change

At Energy Vault we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We believe inclusion creates opportunity for collaborative excellence through diversity of thought. We invite individuals of all genders, races, identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, national origins, abilities, protected veteran status, religions, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore employment with our organization.