Sr. Recruiter

New York Power Authority; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Power Authority (NYPA) is seeking a strategic talent acquisition partner to attract and hire across engineering, operations, technology, and corporate functions. You’ll collaborate with business leaders to design innovative recruiting strategies, improve candidate experiences, and support workforce planning for current and future needs.

Responsibilities include managing sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding, while building diverse pipelines and analyzing data to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; HS diploma acceptable.
• Minimum 5–7 years recruiting experience depending on degree.
• In-house/corporate recruiting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, onboarding.
• Advise hiring teams on process and best practices for a positive candidate experience.
• Build diverse candidate pipelines through innovative sourcing methods.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

ATS familiarity

Data analysis

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

HS diploma

Corporate recruiting experience

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Microsoft Office

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Join the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and play a key role in building the workforce that powers New York’s energy future. This position serves as a strategic talent acquisition partner responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent across a diverse portfolio of roles, including engineering, operations, skilled trades, technology, and corporate functions. The successful candidate will promote NYPA’s mission-driven culture and competitive Total Rewards offerings, helping to position the organization as an employer of choice. Partnering closely with business leaders and HR colleagues, this individual will develop innovative recruiting strategies, deliver an exceptional candidate experience, and support workforce planning efforts that meet both current and future talent needs. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, selecting, negotiating offers, reviewing backgrounds, and onboarding candidates.
• Develop relationships with hiring teams to understand their needs, team culture, and advise on best practices of the hiring process to ensure a positive experience.
• Build a strong diverse candidate pipeline through innovative sourcing methods and continuously expand candidate outreach to underrepresented populations.
• Analyze recruitment data and reports, identify patterns, spot inefficiencies, and eliminate delays, to make informed decisions on hiring strategies.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams on process improvements for logistics, benefits, systems, and additional areas to optimize a positive hiring experience.
• Document processes, maintain records, and update candidate status in Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for record compliance and data accuracy.
• Represent NYPA at conferences, career fairs, and other recruitment events, across numerous markets and professional communities.
• Support in mentoring and training junior members of the team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills to inform hiring teams on laws, regulations, employee policies and procedures, industry trends, and their impact on talent acquisition.
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to build relationships, coach, and influence internal and external stakeholders across all levels and business units.
• Solid project management skills with the ability to prioritize, organize, and problem-solve multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Ability to quickly research, learn, and share new information for hiring teams.
• Exhibit sound discretion, judgment, and professionalism around confidential and sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment, while navigating ambiguity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Applicant Tracking System (ATS), social media networks, and MS Office with an ability to learn and implement new systems and technologies.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 7 years’ recruiting experience preferred with HS Diploma or
• Minimum 5 years recruiting experience preferred with a Bachelors degree
• In-house recruiting experience in a corporate setting preferred

Physical Requirements

• Up to 10% travel primarily within NY State
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $124,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
NOTE: NYPA accepts a standard 12-month F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa for certain roles. However, please be advised that NYPA is not an E-Verify employer, and as such, we are ineligible to support the F-1 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) OPT extension (24-month add-on).
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].