Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Partner

Itron, Inc.•Raleigh, NC

44d•$96,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. At Itron, we believe the work our employees do every day drives meaningful change. From modernizing infrastructure to enabling smarter cities, we're building a more connected and sustainable future. As a Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our workforce by leading full-cycle recruitment for high-impact technical roles across North America and influencing talent strategies that support our growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting, including significant experience in technical recruiting within a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
Resourceful and proactive in overcoming challenges related to talent acquisition and market constraints.
Proven success in closing hard-to-fill technical roles across multiple levels (individual contributors, managers, directors).
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to build trust and drive alignment across diverse teams.
Deep understanding of talent market dynamics, compensation benchmarking, and workforce planning with a commitment to staying current on industry trends, tools, and best practices.
Proficiency in ATS systems (Workday preferred) and recruitment analytics tools.
Reside within 2 hours of assigned Itron location and able to work on-site at assigned location at least one day per week.

Nice To Haves

Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate metrics into strategic action.
Experience contributing to employer branding initiatives and process improvements.
Advanced sourcing expertise using Boolean search, market mapping, and talent intelligence tools.
Familiarity with global hiring practices and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruitment for complex technical roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates for positions such as Software Engineering, DevOps, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Architecture.
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and hiring managers on workforce planning, talent market trends, and competitive intelligence to inform hiring decisions.
Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies to engage passive and niche technical talent using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Insights, Workday, and emerging AI tools.
Champion diversity and inclusion by creating equitable job descriptions, outreach campaigns, and interview processes that reflect Itron's values.
Optimize recruitment processes for efficiency and compliance, leveraging data-driven insights to improve time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and candidate experience.
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring timely communication, transparency, and engagement throughout the hiring journey.
Leverage analytics and reporting to provide actionable insights to stakeholders and continuously refine recruitment strategies.
Mentor and coach junior recruiters, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Talent Acquisition (TA) team.
Collaborate on global TA initiatives, sharing best practices and supporting cross-regional hiring strategies to strengthen Itron's employer brand while fostering a team oriented culture.
Own TA project work and deliver measurable results, driving initiatives that enhance processes, technology adoption, and overall TA effectiveness.
Ownership of key TA performance metrics (KPI's) to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives.