Recruiter/Senior Recruiter

Brookhaven National Laboratory • Upton, NY

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory, Brookhaven operates within a uniquely rigorous scientific and compliance-driven environment — and recruiting here calls for a skill set that requires a distinct blend of consultative capability, operational discipline, and mission awareness. Scientists, engineers, postdoctoral researchers, technicians, and operational professionals work side by side to address some of the nation’s most complex scientific and technological challenges. From exploring the building blocks of the universe to advancing light-enabled science, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing, Brookhaven’s mission depends equally on the operational, safety, infrastructure, finance, HR, IT, and administrative experts who power that discovery every day. This role offers an experienced Recruiter/Senior Recruiter a rare opportunity to collaborate with both the scientific and operational organizations of a national laboratory. You will be working with distinguished researchers, managers and senior leaders, guiding complex searches that demand credibility, discernment, and strategic thinking. This is recruiting with depth — where each hire strengthens discovery, infrastructure, and institutional capability, and where your impact leaves a lasting imprint on an institution dedicated to public service and innovation. At BNL, recruitment searches often involve: Highly specialized scientific, engineering, and other professional disciplines Skilled trades and advanced technician roles supporting complex facilities Collaborative, cross-functional hiring environments Federal compliance considerations This role is ideal for a Recruiter/Senior Recruiter who: Enjoys complexity Values process and thoughtful decision-making Is comfortable in environments where authority is shared Understands scientific and technical talent markets and how to develop robust pipelines Is confident engaging with hiring managers on requirements and labor market realities Understands that impact is measured over time and sustained success

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience (2:1 experience-to-education basis).
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience, including at least 2 years of contemporary full-cycle recruitment.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting specialized, technical, scientific, engineering, operations, or other hard-to-fill professional positions.
• Experience supporting searches in competitive labor markets.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple complex requisitions while maintaining quality, organization, and responsiveness.
• Proven ability to partner with hiring managers and leaders in a collaborative environment.
• Strong project management, organization, prioritization, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Knowledge of HR principles and talent acquisition best practices.
• Experience developing recruitment strategies using technology, proactive sourcing, and traditional recruiting techniques.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, recruitment metrics, and Workday or a comparable HRIS.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate a compliance-driven environment.
• Ability to travel approximately 20–25% during peak recruitment season, including overnight travel.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree with 10 or more years of related experience, including 5 or more years of contemporary full-cycle recruitment.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a strategic talent advisor, influencing hiring strategy, and partnering with senior leaders on complex or specialized searches.
• Experience recruiting scientists, engineers, technicians, skilled trades, research support professionals, or other highly specialized technical talents.
• Experience leading recruitment initiatives, mentoring recruiters, or driving continuous improvement efforts.
• Experience within a federal contractor or other highly regulated environment.
• Experience supporting government, academic, research, or other mission-driven organizations.
• Experience working in highly matrixed or consensus-based organizations.
• Master's degree and/or professional HR certification

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted talent advisor to hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Consult on position scope, candidate profiles, labor market conditions, compensation considerations, and recruitment strategies.
• Translate highly technical requirements into effective sourcing strategies and compelling outreach.
• Provide data-driven insights and professional judgment to support hiring decisions.
• Build strong collaborative partnerships across Human Resources and client organizations.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for scientific, engineering, technical, skilled trades, and operational positions.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies and build diverse talent pipelines for specialized and difficult-to-fill roles.
• Manage multiple concurrent searches while maintaining exceptional organization, communication, and candidate experience.
• Approach searches as structured projects by establishing recruitment plans, identifying risks, setting priorities, and proactively managing stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with federal contractor requirements and established recruitment practices.
• Utilize recruiting metrics and qualitative feedback to improve sourcing effectiveness and candidate outcomes.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, compliance, and the overall hiring experience.
• Deliver a high-touch, transparent, and respectful candidate experience.
• Effectively communicate Brookhaven's mission and value proposition to prospective candidates.
• Build lasting relationships within scientific, engineering, technical, and operational talent communities.
• Represent Brookhaven professionally through networking, outreach, and recruitment events.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn complex scientific and technical disciplines.
• Navigate ambiguity with sound judgment and thoughtful decision-making.
• Adapt recruitment strategies as organizational priorities and labor market conditions evolve.
• Thrive in a collaborative, highly matrixed environment where partnership and influence are critical to success.
• Serve as a strategic talent partner, advising leaders on recruitment strategies, planning and long-term talent acquisition strategies.
• Lead the Laboratory's most complex, specialized, and mission-critical recruitment searches.
• Influence recruitment strategy by providing labor market intelligence, workforce insights, and data-driven recommendations.
• Lead Talent Acquisition projects and process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, consistency, compliance, and the candidate experience.
• Mentor team members and share recruiting best practices to strengthen organizational capability.
• Build and cultivate strategic external partnerships and talent pipelines within scientific, engineering, and technical communities.
• Represent Talent Acquisition on cross-functional initiatives and contribute to the ongoing evolution of Brookhaven's recruitment strategy.
• Identify and lead opportunities to improve recruiting processes, leverage data to inform decision-making, and help shape the evolution of Brookhaven's Talent Acquisition strategy.

Benefits

• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive.

What This Job Offers

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