Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner

NRG Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full-cycle recruitment for a portfolio of requisitions across corporate and business teams. You will develop sourcing plans, attract diverse candidates, screen for fit, and drive an exceptional candidate experience.

Collaboration with leaders and onboarding ensures smooth transitions and aligned talent strategies. Strong knowledge of ATS, Boolean search, and data-driven recruiting is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 4 years of talent acquisition experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of corporate or agency talent acquisition experience.
• Extensive experience developing and executing comprehensive sourcing/recruitment plans.
• Experience in Boolean search strings and knowledge on sourcing resumes, data mining, and internet research.
• Knowledge and experience navigating an Applicant Tracking System.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions, reporting, and other competing priorities while meeting critical and routine deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel as needed – max of 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders, hiring managers, and the recruiting team to forecast short- and long-term hiring requirements and collaborate on organization-wide recruiting activities and overall external talent acquisition strategy.
• Develop working relationships with clients and partner with hiring managers, interview teams, and Talent Business Partners to assess needs, identify key talent, and screen candidates against accurate criteria
• Develop & implement effective and innovative recruiting strategies to attract qualified & diverse talent and source high-quality candidates.
• Screen and interview candidates for key role requirements and company values alignment.
• Connect with candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing a world-class experience.
• Assess candidates on a technical baseline and the ability to be successful in the NRG culture.
• Partner effectively with the Onboarding team to create a smooth transition from accepting an offer to their first day on the job.
• Organize and maintain accurate and well-ordered documentation on all candidates, searches, hiring managers' interactions, and other recruiting activities to ensure a thorough audit.
• Actively participate in or possibly manage projects staffing-related activities across the organization and engage in cross-functional projects.
• Create and foster relationships with colleges and diverse professional organizations to attract and recruit alumni and diverse candidates.
• Other Talent Acquisition related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sourcing

Boolean search

ATS navigation

Stakeholder management

Candidate experience

Travel up to 20%

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma + 4 years TA experience

Bachelor’s Degree + 1 year TA experience

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

NRG Energy seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full-cycle recruitment for a portfolio of requisitions across corporate and business teams. You will develop sourcing plans, attract diverse candidates, screen for fit, and drive an exceptional candidate experience.

Collaboration with leaders and onboarding ensures smooth transitions and aligned talent strategies. Strong knowledge of ATS, Boolean search, and data-driven recruiting is essential.