Senior Technical Recruiter
About Voya Energy
Voya Energy is commercializing a groundbreaking metal-based fuel to rapidly deploy reliable, clean, affordable electricity anywhere on Earth. Our breakthrough technology converts abundant, high-energy, recycled metals into a powerful, safe, durable fuel. We are creating a foundational new category of energy generation devices, delivering fast access to power—free from the limitations of the grid. We are assembling a highly experienced team of visionary founders, tenacious researchers, multi-disciplinary first-principles engineers, battle-tested operators, and world-class investors to deliver on Voya’s ambitious mission.
About the role
As a Senior Technical Recruiter at Voya Energy, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our diverse, highly skilled team during a critical growth phase. You will partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to attract, engage, and hire top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical operators passionate about clean energy innovation. This is an opportunity to shape a talented team at the forefront of transformative energy technology.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for technical roles (scientists, engineers, and technical operations).
- Partner with hiring managers to define talent needs, develop job specifications, and understand role requirements.
- Build a strong talent pipeline through proactive sourcing, networking, and utilizing a variety of channels.
- Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates for both technical and cultural fit.
- Manage candidate experience from initial contact through offer negotiation and onboarding.
- Collaborate with leadership and HR on employer branding, diversity initiatives, and best recruiting practices.
- Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reporting to inform hiring strategies.
Requirements
- 6+ years of technical recruiting experience within fast-paced, growth-stage hardware companies (clean tech, energy, battery technology, engineering).
- Strong understanding of highly technical roles within hardware.
- Proven ability to manage multiple searches and deliver results against aggressive timelines.
- Excellent communicator with strengths in stakeholder management and candidate experience.
- Results-oriented, resourceful, and adaptable to evolving priorities in a startup environment.
- Experience building and executing sourcing strategies to attract diverse and high-caliber talent.
- Ashby ATS experience.
Location
Hayward, CA (hybrid onsite or remote)
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity compensation.
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Unlimited PTO for exempt employees.