Talent Acquisition Specialist

WHO WE ARE Grid. Unity is the industry leader in interconnection life cycle management, delivering cutting-edge software solutions that eliminate bottlenecks in the interconnection process and accelerate the transition to a more affordable, sustainable, and resilient energy future. Our Mission We unite all grid interconnection stakeholders on a single platform that converts centralized data into actionable intelligence and accelerates the transition to a reliable, sustainable, and cost-efficient electric grid.

Grid. Unity is a trusted partner to leading utilities, grid operators, and policymakers. Our technology solutions tackle the interconnection queue backlog by significantly reducing processing times. Whether cutting transmission interconnection timelines from years to months or enabling distribution applications to be processed within a day, we help accelerate energy projects at every scale.

Our Vision Energizing the planet with a faster, smarter, and more sustainable grid. WHAT YOU’LL DO As Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be Grid. Unity’s sourcing engine: finding top talent, getting them genuinely interested, and keeping every search moving. Once a role is approved, you’ll run it from intake through the offer stage.

You’ll work directly with the Director of People, who owns hiring strategy and supports you on leveling, offers, and tough calls. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves the hunt and is just as organized as they are persistent. Beyond recruiting, you may get exposure to the broader People function and have the chance to take on projects across HR.

As Grid. Unity scales, there is a real opportunity to grow with the company. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES RECRUITING

• Source and engage top candidates, including passive candidates, across technical and non-technical roles using multiple channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and upcoming openings rather than relying on inbound applicants alone.
• Craft personalized, persistent outreach that represents Grid. Unity’s mission and earns responses.
• Once a requisition is approved, meet with the hiring manager to align on the role, interview plan, and timeline.
• Conduct phone screens and share clear, honest written summaries of each candidate.
• Own scheduling and interview coordination, keeping candidates and interviewers informed and every search moving.
• Own the offer stage: extend offers, handle negotiation within the approved compensation range, and keep candidates engaged through acceptance.
• Escalate questions about leveling, offers outside the approved range, borderline candidates, or hiring manager expectations to the Director of People. PEOPLE TEAM PROJECTS
• Support HR projects beyond recruiting, such as onboarding and orientation, process documentation, and maintaining an accurate job description library.
• Share market feedback from the field, such as candidate response rates, compensation signals, and timeline realities, so the People team can adjust. RECRUITING OPERATIONS
• Keep Ashby accurate and current, including candidate stages, notes, and requisition status.
• Follow and help improve documented recruiting processes and templates.
• Maintain regular pipeline reporting, including open roles, candidates by stage, sources, and time-to-fill. EMPLOYER BRAND
• Support Grid. Unity’s employer brand through outreach, job postings, and candidate touchpoints.
• Help identify talent communities and networks worth engaging, particularly for technical disciplines. WHAT GREAT LOOKS LIKE You will thrive in this role if you:
• Have 3-5 years of recruiting experience, with experience in the energy industry, SaaS, or ideally both.
• Love sourcing, and are relentless and creative about finding and winning over candidates who aren’t looking.
• Have experience recruiting technical talent and are comfortable learning the details of unfamiliar roles.
• Are highly organized and can juggle multiple searches while keeping every candidate and interviewer informed.
• Have strong follow-through, a sense of urgency, and a bias toward action.
• Communicate clearly and candidly, and raise concerns early rather than letting them sit.
• Care deeply about the experience of both candidates and hiring managers, and understand that every interaction shapes Grid. Unity’s reputation.
• Are comfortable in a fast-moving environment where priorities change and processes are still taking shape.
• Enjoy researching unfamiliar disciplines, testing different sourcing approaches, and persisting when initial efforts do not produce qualified candidates. WHAT WILL SET YOU APART
• Experience in energy, utilities, climate technology, or another complex technical industry.
• Experience recruiting engineering, product, data, AI, or other highly technical roles.
• Deep experience with proactive sourcing and passive candidate outreach.
• Hands-on experience with Ashby or another modern ATS.
• Curiosity about the broader HR function and interest in taking on projects beyond recruiting.
• Prior exposure to HR areas such as onboarding, employee programs, or HR operations. OUR CULTURE We are a lean, fast-moving team that values bold thinking, reliability, and continuous learning. We operate with radical transparency, embrace scrappiness, and build solutions that anticipate customer needs. We also believe work should be fun and fulfilling — what we call “funfillment.” The right candidate is energized by working in a scaling, mission-driven company where they can shape processes, wear multiple hats, and grow alongside the business. BENEFITS/PERKS
• Competitive compensation packages that recognize your expertise and contributions
• Remote-first culture that provides flexibility and balance
• Professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and career pathing
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance at no cost to you - 401(k) plan with a 4% match to help secure your future
• Flexible PTO and a supportive work culture that values balance
• Mission-driven work with the opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT This position may involve access to data and systems subject to U.S. critical infrastructure protection regulations. Accordingly, this role is restricted to individuals who qualify as “U.S. persons,” defined by federal law as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), asylees, or refugees. OUR COMMITMENT TO APPLICANTS Grid. Unity is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, arrest and conviction record, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and able to bring their authentic self to work. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email [email protected]. For your security, all official communication from Grid. Unity will only come from email addresses ending in @gridunity.com http://gridunity.com.