Lead Talent Acquisition Partner - AI, Robotics, Research and Innovation

GE Vernova, Inc.; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Health Coach & 24/7 nurse

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan with company/mr

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking an AI and Advanced Research Lead Talent Acquisition Partner to shape talent strategy for senior researchers and engineers driving a decarbonized future.

You will partner with senior leaders to build pipelines, run targeted searches, and lead complex negotiations. The role demands deep expertise in AI/ML, robotics, and advanced research recruiting, with hands-on sourcing, stakeholder influence, and a bias for inclusive candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of recruiting experience, with a track record of sourcing, engaging and closing highly specialized technical talent.
• 3+ years of recruiting experience hiring engineers, PhD-level talent or emerging technology talent in AI/ML, software or robotics.
• Hands-on use of recruiting technology and analytics tools (ATS like Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Neuron, Tableau).
• Advanced skills in sourcing passive candidates, talent analytics and market mapping.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, negotiate offers and mentor other recruiters.

Responsibilities

• Map the market: track talent trends in AI, ML, robotics, automation and advanced research; build relationships with academic, research and industry communities.
• Build hiring strategy: design and run strategy for high-visibility, high-complexity roles; maintain a strong pipeline using sourcing tools.
• Close critical hires: lead complex offer conversations matching business needs and market conditions.
• Advise senior leaders: share market insights and recommendations on hiring needs, talent strategy and compensation.
• Lead and mentor: coach other recruiters and share best practices; hands-on recruiting at the core.
• Deliver inclusive candidate experience: ensure fair, equitable and welcoming processes; represent GE Vernova brand.
• Improve how we work: apply Lean methods; lead projects and help peers adopt new ways of working.

Skills

Sourcing

Closing offers

Stakeholder management

Recruiting analytics

Sourcing tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

Talent Neuron

Tableau

AI-enabled recruiting tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

Building the future of energy

AI, robotics and automation are changing how the world generates and uses energy. As an AI and Advanced Research Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be empowered to build and deploy the talent strategy for our most visible and complex roles. You will partner closely with senior leaders to bring in researchers and engineers who will help power a more electric and decarbonized world.

Job Description

Who You Are

You are a precision procurer of talent, a bridge builder and a closer. You find specialized technical and research talent, you build trust with senior leaders, and you enjoy the challenge of closing high-stakes offers.

What You Will Do

• Map the market: Track talent trends in AI, Machine Learning, Robotics, Automation and Advanced Research. Build lasting relationships with academic, research and industry communities.
• Build hiring strategy: Design and run point on strategy for finding talent for high-visibility, high-complexity roles. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of specialized candidates using a wide variety of sourcing tools and methods.
• Close critical hires: Lead complex offer conversations that match business needs and market conditions.
• Advise senior leaders: Share market insights and recommendations on hiring needs, talent strategy and compensation. Help leaders make confident decisions.
• Lead and mentor: Coach other recruiters and share best practices across the recruiting team. This is a people-leadership role with hands-on recruiting at its core.
• Deliver an inclusive candidate experience: Make every step of the process fair, equitable and welcoming. Represent the GE Vernova employer brand inside and outside the company.
• Improve how we work: Use Lean methods (a continuous-improvement approach) to keep requisition data accurate and timely. Lead projects and help peers adopt new ways of working.

Qualifications Required

• 7+ years of recruiting experience, with a track record of sourcing, engaging and closing highly specialized technical talent
• 3+ years of recruiting experience hiring experienced engineers, PhD-level talent or emerging technology talent in areas such as AI, software or robotics
• Hands-on use of recruiting technology and analytics tools, such as an applicant tracking system (ATS) like Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Neuron, Tableau, and AI-enabled recruiting tools
• Advanced skills in sourcing passive candidates, talent analytics and market mapping
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, negotiate offers and mentor other recruiters

Preferred

• Domain knowledge in AI/ML (Machine Learning), Robotics, Material Sciences or Advanced Research
• Experience in both corporate and agency recruiting environments
• Knowledge of compensation benchmarks and market dynamics

Education

A bachelor's or master's degree in human resources, business, or a related field is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: November 20, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $92,900.00 and $154,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 04, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.