Talent & Culture Engagement Partner

Solar power is the largest source of new energy in the world. Raptor Maps is a fast-growing, venture-backed, MIT-born climate tech startup that is building software to enable the solar energy industry to scale. We have the leading platform for remotely managed solar operations, and our mission is to make solar asset management and O&M dramatically simpler through better data, automation, and the integration of robotics. We serve tens of thousands of solar sites around the world with a dedicated and passionate team committed to having impact through work and advancing the renewable energy economy.
Our mission is groundbreaking, and we need great people to make it happen. Join us in building the digital backbone of a stronger, more scalable solar industry! ☀️
We’re Hiring: Talent & Culture Engagement Partner 🚀
In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, engaging, and hiring top talent across all functions as we continue to scale. Using your network and sourcing expertise, you’ll identify exceptional candidates while ensuring a seamless and positive hiring experience.
Beyond recruiting, you’ll play a key role in fostering an inclusive and connected workplace culture. You’ll support People Operations functions, including onboarding and employee experience initiatives, to create a thriving work environment.
Our impact depends on hiring and ramping up quickly without comprising quality, and we need your expertise to make it happen. The ideal candidate embraces our core value, "Be Ready to Ride"—approaching challenges with collaboration, resilience, and a passion for delivering an outstanding experience for both candidates and employees. If you’re committed to going the extra mile, excited about working across many teams, and want to be part of scaling solar, we’d love to hear from you!

What you will do

• Lead the Full Hiring Process. Lead candidates through the recruitment process from initial conversations through offers. This includes ATS set up, sourcing plans, building out interview strategies, crafting offers, negotiations, and closing the candidate.
• Source Top Talent. Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs including owning talent mapping research, referral generation, and sourcing campaigns
• Strengthen the Recruitment Machine. Provide and implement best practices to enhance recruitment processes and strategies that drives growth.
• Collaborate with Hiring Managers. Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements and define recruitment strategies.
• Report on Metrics. Enhance and manage hiring metrics to keep hiring managers informed.
• Be a Brand Ambassador. Act as a brand ambassador by representing the company at career fairs, networking events, and other talent-facing opportunities.
• Enhance Onboarding. Work closely with the People Operations team to ensure a smooth onboarding process, ultimately ensuring an effective and efficient ramp period.
• Fuel the Culture. Build and implement initiatives that enhance employee engagement, connection, and belonging. Provide logistical assistance such as coordinating travel arrangements, managing company apparel, and organizing company-wide events.
• Engage the Team. Support learning and development efforts including sourcing speakers and topics for Lunch & Learns and championing employee-led professional development interest groups

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical recruiting experience 
• Demonstrated success sourcing and closing hard-to-find candidates, especially in technical fields.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills with a deep understanding of compensation and market trends.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for building trust and rapport.
• Must be primarily located in the contiguous US
• Must be authorized to work in the US

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous sourcing experience at a high-growth technology company or startup
• Proficiency with Lever and sourcing platforms(e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms is preferred.

All Raptor Maps Team Members Have 🚀✔️ Complete ownership and accountability over their role and success in the team.✔️ Transparency into the operations of the rest of the company and are expected to be transparent and communicate honestly and effectively.✔️ A sense of urgency. We are tackling a global problem, working in a fast-paced industry, and building a once in a lifetime company at Raptor Maps.
Benefits 🎉- Remote-first working model (free to work anywhere in lower 48 states unless otherwise noted for role)- Competitive compensation including equity package- Paid travel for in-person off sites and team get togethers (quarterly)- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance- Unlimited paid time off (that we encourage you to use!)- 401(k) with multiple low-fee options- Desk budget- Monthly Lunch & Learns plus plenty of DoorDash credit- Amazing team members that tend to love memes, pets, solar, and being active
Our Values 🧡Be Ready to Ride. Raptors are fiercely collaborative and driven by a shared vision: audacious impact. We go the extra mile. We don't shy away from hard work; we embrace it. Be ready for any opportunity that comes your way, and seize it! We do the needful for each other and our customers, no matter what.
Show, Don't Tell. Raptors utilize data as our bedrock and build from first principles. We challenge the status quo by continuing to test, learn, and iterate. Because of this we default to action over agonizing. We love new ideas and encourage every Raptor to showcase their data-backed hypothesis.
Build Something Customers Need. We relentlessly build what matters most — game-changing products that deliver high-impact value to our customers. We’re built for action. We take customer needs (which implies they can’t live without) and translate them into solutions that accelerate their success. When our customers scale, Raptor Maps scales.
Be Resourceful. Raptors actively break down barriers, unlock creative problem solving, and thrive in the fast lane. While we plan for the long-term, Raptor Maps works on the hours and days timescale. Utilizing an “explore every option” mindset to solve problems is part of our DNA and maintains our startup edge in a rapidly changing world. We choose to be efficient and resourceful which enables out of the box thinking.
Be Direct, Be Kind. Raptors value the single source of truth both in our product and our day-to-day work. We default to giving explanations for changes and to sharing knowledge in public forums. Choosing to speak up while being mindful of people with a different background than you, is valued and appreciated. Do what is right for the customers and for each other. Mistakes happen, we are all learning together.
Appreciate the Planet. Raptors embrace our role as pioneers in the solar revolution. Our passion extends beyond modules and megawatts. We are working to protect the world for now and for future generations. We crave sunshine, and prioritize being active adventurers of the planet because we know there is no Planet B.
There’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. However you identify, and whatever your background, we encourage you to apply if you’re excited about this role and the future of solar.
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