Associate, Talent Acquisition

Jupiter Power • Chicago, IL

3d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Jupiter Power is seeking an Associate, Talent Acquisition to join its Human Resources team. The role supports the full recruiting process, including interview coordination, candidate communication, sourcing, and partnering with hiring managers. It also supports training, development, and employee engagement programs. The position reports to the Manager, Talent and Employee Development and is based in the Chicago, Illinois office. Under the company's current return-to-office policy, employees are required to work in the office at least three days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, HR coordination, or a similar role.
• Strong scheduling and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple moving pieces and shifting priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a candidate-first approach that treats candidates respectfully whether or not they are selected.
• A proactive, resourceful approach to sourcing, including building talent pools before roles open.
• Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers, interviewers, candidates, and external agencies.
• Working knowledge of EEO and employment laws as they apply to recruiting.
• Strong attention to detail, reliable follow-through, and discretion when handling confidential candidate and employee information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and/or CRMs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Teamtailor and Rippling.
• Experience recruiting for technical roles in the energy, utilities, or technology sectors.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and reschedule interviews, including multi-person and panel interviews, while managing interviewer and candidate availability.
• Send interview confirmations, reminders, and preparation instructions, and communicate last-minute changes to candidates and interviewers.
• Reserve rooms, coordinate virtual meeting links, and arrange onsite interview logistics, including candidate travel when applicable.
• Follow up with interviewers for outstanding feedback and keep candidates informed throughout the interview process.
• Conduct initial phone screens using a defined screening guide and answer routine candidate questions about the interview process.
• Serve as candidates' logistical point of contact and maintain engagement between interview stages.
• Manage job postings and review resumes in Teamtailor, maintaining accurate and current candidate records.
• Use job boards, employee referrals, and industry networks to identify candidates and build and maintain talent pools for technical, operational, and corporate roles.
• Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies and serve as the contact for current and prospective agencies.
• Contribute to career-page content, social media campaigns, and industry event planning to strengthen the employer brand.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, refine job descriptions, and develop recruitment strategies.
• Track recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate sources, pipeline activity, and hiring progress, and provide regular updates to the Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development.
• Ensure recruiting activities comply with EEO and labor laws.
• Support training and development activities, including scheduling sessions, preparing materials, tracking attendance, maintaining training records, and sending follow-up communications.
• Support employee engagement and development initiatives through communications, participation tracking, and feedback gathering.
• Prepare HR, recruiting, and training reports; maintain tracking tools; and support other HR activities as requested by the Manager, Talent and Employee Development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in bonus and equity programs may be included in the total annual compensation package.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with limited matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level