Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition

Job Description:

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition to support Nextpower's recruiting function. The ideal candidate combines expert talent acquisition knowledge with strong leadership, program management, and data-driven decision making.

Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid, 4 days in office) Reporting To: Head of Talent Acquisition

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive full-cycle recruiting across multiple functions and regions, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
• Build robust talent pipelines for critical roles through proactive headhunting, university relationships, and industry networks.
• Optimize time-to-fill and quality-of-hire metrics; achieve SLAs and service levels for internal clients.
• Develop and maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies within recruiting to improve representation.
• Standardize and leverage TA technology (ATS, CRM, assessment tools, analytics) to improve efficiency and reporting.
• Analyze data to provide actionable insights and regular reporting to senior leadership on TA metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire, source of hire, attrition, pipeline health).
• Manage vendor relationships (recruitment process outsourcing, job boards) and negotiate contracts as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies across all recruiting activities.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 8-12 years of talent acquisition experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership/people-management role
• Proven track record of scaling recruiting in high-growth environments, ideally across multiple regions or globally
• Deep experience with end-to-end recruitment processes, including tech/engineering, sales, marketing, product, and operations roles
• Strong leadership and team-development skills; ability to coach, influence, and collaborate with senior stakeholders
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; comfortable presenting to executives
• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in TA analytics, dashboards, and ATS/CRM tools
• Experience with employer branding, campus recruitment, and diversity recruiting initiatives
• Familiarity with HR policies, compensation practices, and onboarding processes
• Knowledge of applicable labor laws and compliance in relevant regions
• Ability to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and vendor performance metrics
• Hands-on, results-oriented, and capable of balancing strategic and operational tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday
• Global mobility and international recruitment experience
• Certification in HR, Talent Acquisition, or related fields (e.g., SHRM-SCP, AIRS)

About Nextpower:

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we're building the foundation for the world's next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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