Company Overview

Jupiter Power is a leading independent developer, owner and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage projects across the United States. Founded in 2017, the company's projects store electricity and deliver it back to the grid when it is needed most, helping support a more reliable and resilient power system. Jupiter Power has 19,700 MWh of projects operating, in construction or committed, and another 110,000 MWh in development across the country. The company has corporate offices in Austin and Houston, Texas and Chicago, Illinois. For more information, visit www.jupiterpower.io.

We are seeking an Associate, Talent Acquisition to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the full recruiting process, from interview coordination and candidate communication to sourcing and partnering with hiring managers, while also supporting training and development programs. You will report to the Manager, Talent and Employee Development.

This role will be based out of our Chicago, IL office and is subject to our Company’s return-to-office policy which currently requires a minimum of three days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and reschedule interviews, including multi-person and panel interviews, by managing interviewer and candidate availability.

• Send interview confirmations, reminders, and preparation instructions, and communicate last-minute interview changes to candidates and interviewers.

• Reserve rooms, coordinate virtual meeting links, and manage logistics for onsite interviews, 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 the candidate's logistical point of contact and maintain candidate engagement between interview stages.

• Manage job postings and review resumes in Teamtailor, our applicant tracking system, keeping candidate records accurate and current.

• Use job boards, employee referrals, and industry networks to proactively identify qualified candidates, and build and maintain talent pools for technical, operational, and corporate roles.

• Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies and serve as point-of-contact for current and prospective agencies.

• Contribute to career page content, social media campaigns, and industry event planning to strengthen the company's employer brand.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, refine job descriptions, and develop effective 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 all 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.

• Assist with employee engagement and development initiatives by supporting communications, tracking participation, and gathering feedback.

• Prepare HR, recruiting, and training reports, maintain accurate tracking tools, and support other HR-related activities as requested by the Manager, Talent and Employee Development.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 many moving pieces and shifting priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a candidate-first mindset, treating every candidate with respect whether or not they are selected.

• 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 with confidential candidate and employee information.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.

• Experience with various applicant tracking systems and/or CRM’s required. Teamtailor and Rippling experience is a plus

• Experience recruiting for technical roles in the energy, utilities, or technology sectors preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits

$90,000 - $110,000

This pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Jupiter Power considers a number of factors when determining starting compensation such as the position requirements and the candidate's qualifications.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity programs. Jupiter Power offers a variety of other benefits including paid time off, 401k with limited matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class.