Recruiter, Recruiter ​/ Talent Acquisition

(HYBRID - 2 days Remote & 3 days onsite)

Schedule: 40 hours/week

• The Recruiter plays a key role in delivering full-cycle recruiting for mid- to senior-level Operations positions across the organization.
• This role serves as a trusted talent advisor to hiring leaders, developing and executing effective recruitment strategies that align with business needs, talent market conditions, and organizational priorities.
• The Recruiter demonstrates a strong talent-hunter mentality by proactively identifying, sourcing, engaging, and cultivating diverse talent pipelines while effectively marketing Xcel Energy as an employer of choice.
• This position builds strong internal and external relationships and provides consultation throughout the hiring process to deliver a best-in-class candidate and hiring leader experience.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including intake and recruitment strategy development, sourcing, candidate screening and assessment, interview coordination, candidate presentation, offer development and negotiation, and pre-hire activities.
• Partner and consult with hiring leaders to understand business needs, position requirements, talent availability, and market conditions and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Proactively source and engage qualified talent through networking, professional organizations, online platforms, databases, referrals, and other creative sourcing channels.
• Develop and maintain strong, diverse talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Serve as a talent advisor to hiring leaders by providing insight and guidance related to recruiting strategy, candidate selection, compensation considerations, market trends, and the overall hiring process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, hiring leaders, HR partners, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate Xcel Energy’s employee value proposition and employment opportunities to attract and engage high-quality talent.
• Deliver a consistent, professional, and best-in-class experience for candidates and hiring leaders throughout the recruitment process.
• Embed employer brand, diversity, equity and inclusion, and equal employment opportunity principles throughout recruiting and selection activities.
• Manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of responsiveness, organization, and attention to detail.
• Work effectively and independently with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization, including senior leaders and executives.
• Maintain knowledge of company programs, compensation practices, talent strategies, and relevant employment policies and practices to effectively support hiring decisions.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate strong sourcing and recruiting capabilities, business acumen, relationship-building and consultation skills, sound judgment, and the ability to influence and partner with leaders.
• The Recruiter should be self-directed, results-oriented, adaptable, and motivated to deliver high-quality talent solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• BS/BA degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or a combination of education and experience).
• 3-10+ years' experience in full cycle recruitment (direct sourcing, corporate recruitment) including consultative partnership with business leaders to define talent needs.
• Ability to travel occasionally and commute to events and company locations as needed.
• Experience developing and implementing recruitment plans and strategies (diverse talent pools
• Prior Applicant Tracking System (ATS) experience required. Workday ATS highly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of EEO and Affinitative Action.
• Knowledge of employment law
• Demonstrated knowledge of TA metrics and how they influence each level of the recruiting funnel.