Talent Acquisition Specialist – AI & Data Centers

Hanwha Energy USA•Houston, TX

10d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist – AI & Data Center Recruiting is a strategic, full-cycle recruiter responsible for hiring critical technical and leadership talent supporting data center development, AI infrastructure, and hyperscale operations. This individual will bring direct experience recruiting within Hyperscaler or large-scale data center environments, with deep understanding of the talent landscape across data center development & construction, AI / HPC infrastructure, hyperscale operations, and mission-critical facilities. You will partner closely with the Talent Acquisition Director, Hiring Managers, and business stakeholders to build high-impact teams that support rapid growth in a highly competitive talent market. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All duties will be assigned in accordance with applicable laws and company policies. This role reports to the Director, Talent Acquisition, or another senior leader as designated.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in technical recruiting, with a strong emphasis on: Data center infrastructure, AI environments, Hyperscaler or large-scale technology environments
Proven success hiring in highly competitive, niche talent markets
Prior experience at a Hyperscaler (AWS, Google, Microsoft, Meta) or large data center developer/operator
Experience supporting greenfield data center development projects
Knowledge of renewable energy + data center convergence
Exposure to AI infrastructure buildouts (GPU clusters, advanced computing environments)
Experience recruiting for engineering, construction, and mission-critical roles
Proficiency in ATS systems and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, etc.)
Experience supporting fast-scaling, high-growth organizations
Deep understanding of data center and AI infrastructure talent markets
Strong full-cycle recruiting capabilities across technical and business roles
Advanced sourcing and talent mapping skills
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and executives
Strong business acumen and consultative mindset
High level of ownership, urgency, and accountability
Excellent communication and candidate engagement skills

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end recruiting for complex, high-priority roles across: Data center development (site selection, design, construction), AI infrastructure, Data center operations (critical facilities, reliability engineering), Commercial, strategy, and leadership roles
Drive strong candidate pipelines in highly competitive, niche markets
Leverage deep knowledge of Hyperscaler talent ecosystems (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta)
Build targeted sourcing strategies for: Data center project managers, construction managers, and engineers, Electrical, mechanical, and commissioning experts, AI infrastructure engineers and specialists
Map competitor talent and execute strategic outreach campaigns
Act as a trusted advisor on hiring strategy, talent availability, and compensation benchmarks
Influence hiring decisions through market insights and data-driven recommendations
Partner with leadership on workforce planning and hiring prioritization
Develop proactive sourcing strategies leveraging: Direct sourcing (LinkedIn, referrals, industry networks), Passive candidate engagement, Industry events and talent communities
Build and maintain pipeline depth for future hiring needs, especially for hard-to-fill roles
Deliver a white-glove candidate experience aligned with Hyperscaler-level expectations
Position the company as a top destination for AI and data center talent
Ensure strong communication and engagement across all candidate touchpoints
Track and manage key recruiting metrics: Time-to-fill, Offer acceptance rate, Pipeline conversion rates
Use data to optimize recruiting strategies and hiring outcomes