What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Associate position at CloudHQ, LLC?
Who We Are
Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient, and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located on two Northern Virginia campuses, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Osaka, and São Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad. Our company’s reach is expanded through our affiliate companies – Cloud Capital, Dalian Development, and WindHQ.
What The Role Entails
CloudHQ is currently seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Associate to support critical recruiting efforts for key roles and other niche opportunities across the family of companies. You will play a key part in building a robust candidate pipeline through strategic and creative sourcing efforts.
In this new role, you’ll be the first spark in the hiring journey, reaching out to potential candidates and getting them excited about new opportunities through email and other channels. If you love the thrill of the hunt, enjoy the challenge of identifying hard-to-find talent, and have a proven ability to spark interest in passive candidates, this is a role where you can make a real impact.
What You Will Get to Do
- Proactively source, identify, and engage passive and active candidates using a variety of methods (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards, Boolean searches, social media, referrals)
- Partner with the other Talent Acquisition (TA) team members and hiring managers to source qualified candidates for multiple job openings running concurrently
- Consistently deliver at least six well-qualified candidate submissions weekly
- Develop and maintain a strong pool of skilled candidates, ensuring a steady flow of qualified prospects
- Collaborate closely with the TA team to understand hiring priorities and develop tailored sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles
- Craft personalized outreach messages and conduct cold outreach to potential candidates via email and other channels
- Screen resumes and pre-qualify candidates based on role requirements before passing them on to the TA team
- Maintain accurate and organized candidate data in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and sourcing database
- Stay current on sourcing best practices, tools, and market trends
What You Bring to The Role
- A minimum of three (3) years of high-volume sourcing within the Development, Construction, Operations industry or related areas
- Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and major job boards
- Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices and legal compliance
- Energetic, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated expertise in passive sourcing techniques and creative talent acquisition methods
- Able to work independently and within a strong team environment
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Able to handle competing priorities and change direction as needed
- Experience using applicant tracking systems and/or HRIS systems
Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- A minimum of two (2) years of full-cycle Data Center recruiting experience
What We Offer
CloudHQ’s people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision and bring their best to support their customers and team.
Our U.S. employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CloudHQ is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.