Talent Acquisition Partner

VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S; Windsor (CO); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas Wind Systems A/S in Colorado is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional to partner with business leaders and HR to attract, source, and hire top talent for our Windsor and Brighton factories.

You will ensure compliance with US and Colorado employment laws, manage vendor relationships, and deliver market insights to shape recruitment strategies across an international matrix. This role combines stakeholder collaboration with hands-on recruitment to support our growth.

Qualifications

• Trusted advisor with cross-cultural stakeholder management at all levels.
• 5 years prior operations or management experience in recruitment/talent acquisition.
• Fluent in verbal and written English in a business setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; full recruitment lifecycle experience a plus.
• Experience with external recruitment vendors preferred.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, including senior leadership, and drive alignment on talent strategies.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment law; Colorado employment law knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand current and future resource requirements and identify robust sourcing strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with community and educational institutions to identify and participate in employer branding initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing market intelligence, labor market trends, and recruitment best practices.
• Collaborate with an RPO vendor to ensure the recruitment team meets business needs.
• Develop Recruitment Strategies: Design and implement comprehensive recruitment plans to meet staffing needs and ensure policy compliance.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and Colorado employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain data quality and process adherence across recruitment activities and vendor partnerships.
• Assist with recruitment-related vendor management, invoice processing, and administrative activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

English proficiency

Talent acquisition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Recruitment lifecycle experience

Job description

Vestas Factory

At Vestas, we offer positive growth and career opportunities. We are inspired by working for the global leader in renewable energy and believe there has never been a more important time to contribute to a sustainable future.

As a member of the broader People & Culture organization, you will join a committed Talent Acquisition team focused on attracting, sourcing, and hiring top talent. We are responsible for delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience while ensuring compliance with our global recruitment strategy, policies, and processes. We work collaboratively with business leaders, HR Business Partners, People & Culture colleagues, external vendors, and other key stakeholders.

An important aspect of this role is serving as a trusted advisor to the business, ensuring a professional recruitment experience while providing visibility into current and future hiring needs, workforce planning, and talent pipeline development.

This role is located in Colorado, with time split between our Windsor and Brighton factories. Brighton and Windsor, Colorado, offer the perfect blend of career opportunity and exceptional quality of life. Set along Colorado’s Front Range, both communities enjoy stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and easy access to the outdoor adventures that make Colorado famous. Brighton combines a strong and growing economy with a welcoming small-town feel, while Windsor is known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly lifestyle. Together, they provide the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying breathtaking scenery and a true sense of belonging


Responsibilities

• Workforce Planning Collaboration: Collaborate closely with relevant stakeholders and HR Business Partners to clearly understand current and future resource requirements, and identify robust sourcing strategies for these hiring needs
• Cultivate relationships with community and educational institutions to identify and participate in employer branding initiatives and activities
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by providing market intelligence, labor market trends, and recruitment best practices.
• Vendor Partnership: Closely collaborate with an RPO vendor to ensure that therecruitment team of recruiters, sourcers, and coordinators meets and achieves business needs.
• Develop Recruitment Strategies: Design and implement comprehensive recruitment plans to meet the organization’s staffing needs. Ensure compliance with our global recruitment policies and processes
• Ensure compliance with Vestas global recruitment policies, employment laws, and applicable regulations, including U.S. and Colorado employment requirements.
• Ensure high levels of data quality and process adherence across recruitment activities and vendor partnerships.
• Assist with recruitment-related vendor management, invoice processing, and administrative activities.


Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in being a trusted advisor and effective cross-cultural stakeholder management at all organizational levels
• 5 years prior operations or management experience, preferably managing recruitment/talent acquisition teams and ideally within a manufacturing, production, or high-volume hiring environment.
• Fluent in verbal and written English in a business setting
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Full recruitment life cycle experience a plus
• Experience in effectively handling external recruitment vendors preferred
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, including senior leadership, and drive alignment on talent acquisition strategies.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment law; Colorado employment law knowledge is advantageous


Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively within a complex, international matrix organization.
• Strong business acumen, leveraging workforce insights, analytics, and data-driven decision-making to develop actionable talent strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Effective team collaboration and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments, coupled with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Promote and model Vestas values of Accountability, Simplicity, Collaboration, and Passion.

Annual compensation range: $105,000 - $125,000

CCPA Notice for California Applicants

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.
With 39,000 employees globally, we have a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.