Recruiting Manager jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. 

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. 

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

As the Recruiting Operations Manager, you will focus on end-to-end enablement, efficiency, and effectiveness. This role will develop and execute recruiting programs, tools, systems, processes, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will enhance our ability to attract top talent through streamlined operations and have excellent analytical, reporting, and organizational skills.

This opportunity is based out of Form Energy's Eighty Four, PA facility. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

Recruitment Process Management:

• Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end recruitment processes to ensure alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.

• Develop and maintain standardized workflows, templates, and guidelines for recruiters and coordinators to follow throughout the recruitment life cycle.

• Drive the creation and maintenance of Recruiting SOP documentation, knowledge bases (e.g., Confluence), and data/reporting structures to ensure efficiency,

• Monitor stakeholder engagement with the process and implement solutions to improve the hiring team and candidate experience

• Champion the optimization of Recruiting Coordinator workflows and interviewer capacity

Technology Implementation and Management:

• Administer and onboard recruitment technology solutions such as applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM platforms, and assessment tools.

• Oversee the configuration, customization, and integration of recruitment systems to meet the organization's needs and enhance user experience.

• Provide training and support to recruiters, third party recruiting process outsource support, and hiring managers on the effective use of recruitment technology and tools.

Vendor Management and Partnerships:

• Manage relationships with external vendors, including job boards, background check providers, and other service providers.

• Negotiate contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and pricing terms with vendors to ensure cost-effective and high-quality services.

• Continuously evaluate vendor performance and identify opportunities for optimization or alternative solutions.

Compliance and Regulatory Management:

• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and internal policies throughout the recruitment process.

• Partner with legal and compliance teams to develop and implement processes and procedures for managing candidate data, background checks, and other regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Provide regular updates, reports, and insights on recruitment operations and performance to key stakeholders.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree 

• Proven experience in recruitment operations, talent acquisition, or HR operations, with demonstrated success in process optimization and technology implementation.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive results.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Proficiency in recruitment technology platforms, ATS systems, and HRIS software.

• Prior experience working in data analytics, data visualization, dashboards, KPIs & metrics reporting.

• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to recruitment and selection.

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a dynamic environment.

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. 

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. 

To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.