Lead Recruiter

Zero Homes; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Free Medical, Dental, and Vision

Generous PTO + unlimited sick days

Workstation stipend

Job summary

Zero Homes is seeking a dynamic Lead Recruiter to spearhead our talent acquisition efforts in Denver. This integral role involves managing the recruitment lifecycle for technical, general, and operational positions, while representing our brand at local events. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of recruiting experience, proficiency in ATS platforms, and a passion for renewable energy. We offer a competitive salary, equity opportunities, and a vibrant workplace culture that encourages growth and community involvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a high-growth startup.
• Proven ability to source diverse roles, from Software Engineers to Field Technicians.
• High proficiency in modern ATS platforms and equity management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for various roles: Technical, General, and Ops.
• Build and maintain internal compensation and equity bands using market data.
• Represent Zero Homes at local career fairs and networking events.
• Lead strategy and execution for in-house meetups to attract local talent.
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience for all applicants.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting experience

Proven track record in diverse roles

High proficiency with ATS platforms

Strong communication skills

Tools

Ashby

Lever

Greenhouse

G-Suite automation

Carta

Job description

About Zero Homes

Our mission is to electrify the world’s homes for healthy and sustainable living. Residential electrification is an extraordinary decarbonization opportunity — 145 million homes in the United States account for 20% of our climate emissions. But today electrification is painful — it’s too complicated, time consuming, and expensive. So we’re building a new experience for homeowners, contractors, and utilities. Zero bridges the gap between the digital and the physical with a friction-less experience that makes electrification fast, easy, and affordable. Join our team to build a world class consumer experience that just happens to electrify America.

The Role

We are looking for a high-horsepower, Lead Recruiter to be the architect of our team’s growth. This is not a "behind the scenes" HR role; you are the frontline representative of Zero Homes in the Denver ecosystem and the operational owner of our talent machine.

You will own the entire lifecycle—from the first hello at a Denver Startup Week event to the moment a new hire signs their offer letter. You will act as a Strategic Advisor to our CEO and Leadership team, helping us move from reactive hiring to a data-driven capacity model as we scale to 55+ people.

What You’ll Do

• Full-Cycle Execution: Manage end-to-end recruitment for Technical (Software/Eng), General (Sales/Growth), and Ops (Field/Trade) roles.
• Calibration & Benchmarking: Partner with Leadership to build and maintain our internal compensation and equity bands using real-time Denver market data.
• Denver Brand Building: Represent Zero Homes at local career fairs, university events (Mines, CU, CSU), and trade schools. You aren’t just posting jobs; you’re on the ground at RiNo meetups and industry mixers building a warm talent pipeline.
• In-House Community Hosting: Turn our HQ into a hub for Denver’s climate-tech community. You will lead the strategy and execution for in-house meetups and networking mixers designed to get high-quality local talent through our doors before they even apply.
• Scaling Metrics: Track and report on the metrics that matter: Pipeline Velocity, Offer Acceptance Rate, Referral %, and Time-to-Productivity.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure every candidate—whether hired or not—leaves with a strong impression of Zero Homes.

Who You Are

• Self-Driven Architect: You have a massive sense of ownership. If the process is broken, you don’t just fix it—you build a system so it never happens again.
• Master Communicator: You can pivot easily between a technical deep-dive with a Senior Engineer and a pragmatic conversation with a Field Operations Lead.
• Data-Forward: You thrive on creating order from complexity and solve it with data. You prefer capacity models and trigger-based hiring over gut-feel recruiting.
• Mission-Aligned: You have a genuine interest in heat pumps, renewable energy, and decarbonization.
• Denver Local: You live within 40 miles of Denver, CO, and are ready to be a presence at our 31st St HQ and local community events.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience (internal experience in a high-growth startup is highly preferred).
• Track Record: Proven ability to source for diverse roles, from Software Engineers to Field Technicians and Project Managers.
• Tooling Expert: High proficiency with modern ATS platforms (Ashby, Lever, or Greenhouse), G-Suite automation, and equity management tools (Carta).
• Drive: High energy, relentless follow-through, and a Bar-Raiser mentality.

Why Zero Homes?

• Impact: You are the gatekeeper of our culture as we grow to 55+ people and beyond.
• Location: Join us at our vibrant HQ in the heart of RiNo.
• Mission: Be a foundational member of a company digitizing the electrification of America.
• Growth: Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

$95,000 - $120,000 a year

• Equity
• Free Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Generous PTO + unlimited sick days
• Primarily an in-office role, with a flexible schedule
• Workstation stipend

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills and experience. This role also includes meaningful equity compensation so successful candidates can participate in our company's accelerating growth.

Zero Homes is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria!