Senior Technical Recruiter

About the Company

Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid.

Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.

Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures. 

We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.

Job Title: Senior Technical Recruiter

Location: Burlingame, CA (Onsite)

Department: People

Reports to: Head of People

Position Type: Full-time

About the Job

Peak Energy is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Full-Cycle Recruiter to join our dynamic People team. This individual will play a key role in scaling our workforce, with a primary focus on recruiting for technical engineering roles while remaining adaptable to support all areas of the organization as needed. The ideal candidate is a business partner, self-starter, and strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with hiring managers to deliver a seamless recruitment process, facilitate a positive candidate experience, and ensuring Peak Energy continues to attract top talent.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, offer negotiation, and closing.

• Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand their hiring needs and develop strategies to find top talent, particularly for technical and engineering positions.

• Source candidates using a variety of methods including direct sourcing, job boards, networking groups, other media, and industry-specific platforms.

• Provide an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

• Consistently and accurately update Greenhouse (ATS) to reflect the current status of all candidates, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and up-to-date reporting.

• Ensure a high level of attention to detail in all recruitment tasks, including candidate tracking and reporting.

• Flex across different departments as needed to recruit for non-technical roles.

• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve recruiting processes and strategies.

• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future hiring needs.

• Collaborate with HR and other team members on employer branding and workforce planning initiatives.

• Maintain compliance with all legal requirements and company policies throughout the recruitment process.

• Help out with HR operations and coordination including onboarding, systems, benefits, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a focus on technical and engineering roles, ideally in the battery and/or energy industry.

• Proven track record of partnering with hiring managers and business leaders to successfully fill positions.

• Demonstrated experience with consistent and efficient use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage recruitment workflows and provide transparent updates to hiring teams.

• Strong sourcing and networking skills with a deep understanding of the technical talent market in the battery manufacturing industry.

• Ability to flex into multiple functional areas and recruit for a variety of roles across the organization.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Self-starter who can work independently and thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment.

• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.

• Experience in a fast-growing technology, energy, or manufacturing environment preferred.

• Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, and driving positive environmental impact through technology innovation.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this role is $110,000-140,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes flexible time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!

At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company's full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.