Talent Acquisition Partner

About the Company

Orenda is on a mission to make the grid more efficient with renewable energy projects and proprietary asset management technology. We develop, build, own and operate battery energy storage projects in dense urban environments to bridge the gap between renewables and electricity consumption.

We are a dynamic, NYC-based company at the forefront of a new industry. We are seeking highly motivated and incredibly talented individuals who wish to contribute to our important mission.

About the Team

The Talent function sits within Human Resources and owns the full hiring lifecycle—workforce planning, recruiting, offers, and onboarding—supporting growth across Origination, Execution, Asset Technology, and Corporate teams. As one of handful of in-house Talent Acquisition Partners, you’ll work closely with the others on the Talent team, Human Resources, the Chief of Staff, and hiring managers to execute a consistent, structured recruiting process and help Orenda meet its hiring goals.

About the Role

Join a growing Talent Acquisition team at a company building the infrastructure behind New York’s clean energy future.

At Orenda, Talent Acquisition Partners own end-to-end recruiting outcomes across multiple functions as Orenda scales over the next 24 months, with a focus on speed, quality, and predictable execution. Success will be measured by consistently meeting hiring targets, maintaining a high talent bar, and reinforcing disciplined recruiting operations. This role reports to the Chief of Staff.

This role is ideal for: a recruiter who thrives in high-growth environments and is motivated by clear performance metrics, structured execution, and ownership of hiring outcomes.

What you’ll do

Own full-cycle recruiting, from intake through offer, across all functions delivering against quarterly and annual hiring targets
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, calibrate candidate profiles, and drive efficient decision-making
Drive role intake completeness and readiness (job description and scorecard alignment, leveling, sourcing strategy, interview plan, and comp range alignment) before launching a search
Proactive sourcing and pipeline generation through outbound outreach, referrals, targeted networks, and agency partnerships
Develop role-specific “why Orenda / why this role / why now” messaging and lightweight campaigns (outreach sequences, pitch kits) to increase qualified talent pipeline for priority roles
Enable hiring teams to interview consistently (interviewer prep, scorecard discipline, question quality, and feedback standards), improving signal and reducing rework
Apply and uphold established recruiting processes and hiring standards to ensure consistency and quality across all roles
Execute and continuously improve Orenda’s structured, repeatable interview process to improve quality and reduce time-to-hire
Manage and optimize recruitment KPIs (including time-to-fill, funnel conversion rates, offer acceptance rate, cost of hire, and candidate quality), while identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements
Proactively identify hiring risks (e.g., pipeline gaps, market constraints) and propose mitigation strategies
Ensure a high-quality candidate experience while maintaining pace and rigor in the hiring process
Coordinate offer process and closing materials in partnership with the Chief of Staff (offer approvals and closing plan)
Ensure hiring practices are consistent, structured, and compliant; partner with HR to support fair and inclusive evaluation
Maintain a high bar for talent, ensuring all hires meet defined quality standards

Requirements

4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a high-growth or fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to hit hiring targets across multiple functions simultaneously
Data-driven approach — you manage by KPIs and use numbers to drive decisions
Track record of building and maintaining strong candidate pipelines in competitive markets
Strong stakeholder management skills; you know how to influence without authority