HR & Recruitment Specialist

Voltify; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltify in Jacksonville, Florida, is looking for an HR Specialist to manage the full recruitment lifecycle and enhance employee engagement. The role involves sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates, ensuring a supportive workplace culture. The ideal candidate should have over 2 years of HR experience, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple hiring processes. Voltify offers a chance to be part of the future of rail with our innovative battery locomotives focused on sustainability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR, recruitment, or talent acquisition.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple roles and hiring processes simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates.
• Proactively build and maintain a strong talent pipeline.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Job description

Who We Are

At Voltify, we are building the next generation of rail—battery locomotives that fast charge autonomously and dynamically through a dedicated self-sustained microgrid network.

We are bringing back the power to the industry and eliminating the dependency on fossil fuels.

Lowering the rail industry's main expense—energy—by more than 20%.

This is over $3B yearly just in North America.

We are already working with some of the largest global rail companies with over $50M in contingent orders.

We have raised over $30M from top tier funds and strategics and rapidly growing.

Our founding team has a proven track record in building billion $ public companies in renewable energy and infrastructure.

About The Role

This is a full-time role focused on building and supporting the company's most important asset—its people. You will own the full recruitment lifecycle while also ensuring employee well‑being, engagement, and retention.

The role combines hands‑on hiring with day‑to‑day HR responsibilities, requiring someone who is both people‑oriented and execution‑driven. You will work closely with leadership to scale the team, create a strong culture, and ensure employees feel supported, motivated, and set up for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates
• Proactively build and maintain a strong talent pipeline
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring strategies
• Coordinate and manage interview processes end-to-end
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience
• Lead onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration of new hires
• Act as the main point of contact for employee‑related matters
• Continuously improve employee experience and engagement
• Monitor employee satisfaction and proactively address concerns
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve well‑being and morale
• Support managers in handling employee challenges and feedback
• Help build a positive, inclusive, and high‑performance culture
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation
• Ensure compliance with company policies and local labor laws
• Support performance review processes and employee development initiatives
• Assist with HR policies, procedures, and internal communication

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in HR, recruitment, or talent acquisition
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple roles and hiring processes simultaneously
• High level of ownership and execution mindset
• Ability to build trust and strong relationships across the organization
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Familiarity with U.S. employment practices and labor laws – advantage
• Experience in a startup or fast‑paced environment – advantage