Technical Recruiter (Contract to Hire)

About the Company 

Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid. 

Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.  

Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.  

We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience. 

Summary:

Peak Energy is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Full-Cycle Recruiter to join our dynamic People team. This individual will play a key role in scaling our workforce, with a primary focus on recruiting for technical engineering roles while remaining adaptable to support all areas of the organization as needed. The ideal candidate is a business partner, self-starter, and strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with hiring managers to deliver a seamless recruitment process, facilitate a positive candidate experience, and ensuring Peak Energy continues to attract top talent. Please note, this role will start on contract.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, offer negotiation, and closing. 
• Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand their hiring needs and develop strategies to find top talent, particularly for technical and engineering positions. 
• Source candidates using a variety of methods including direct sourcing, job boards, networking groups, other media, and industry-specific platforms. 
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process. 
• Consistently and accurately update Greenhouse (ATS) to reflect the current status of all candidates, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and up-to-date reporting. 
• Ensure a high level of attention to detail in all recruitment tasks, including candidate tracking and reporting. 
• Flex across different departments as needed to recruit for non-technical roles. 
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve recruiting processes and strategies. 
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future hiring needs. 
• Collaborate with HR and other team members on employer branding and workforce planning initiatives. 
• Maintain compliance with all legal requirements and company policies throughout the recruitment process. 

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a focus on technical and engineering roles, ideally in the battery and/or energy industry. 
• Proven track record of partnering with hiring managers and business leaders to successfully fill positions. 
• Demonstrated experience with consistent and efficient use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage recruitment workflows and provide transparent updates to hiring teams. 
• Strong sourcing and networking skills with a deep understanding of the technical talent market in the battery manufacturing industry. 
• Ability to flex into multiple functional areas and recruit for a variety of roles across the organization. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Self-starter who can work independently and thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment. 
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools. 
• Experience in a fast-growing technology, energy, or manufacturi