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NRG Energy, Inc. Lead Recruiter, Customer Care in Lehi, Utah
Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.
We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn, and follow us on X @nrgenergy.
Role Overview
We are seeking a high-impact Lead Recruiter to support high-volume hiring operations. This role acts as a strategic partner to recruiting leadership and as the primary point of guidance for recruiters supporting the assigned business unit.
While this position does not have direct reports, it provides day-to-day direction, problem solving, and operational leadership to ensure hiring targets are achieved. The Lead Recruiter will support a fast-paced environment responsible for filling large volumes of call center roles weekly while maintaining quality and retention standards.
This role will lead functional recruiting meetings, analyze funnel performance, identify hiring risks, and implement solutions to meet aggressive hiring goals. The position may act on behalf of recruiting leadership as needed and serves as a development path for future leadership opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Business Leadership & Operational Support
Serve as the lead for recruiting operations within assigned function
Provide guidance, coaching, and direction to recruiters within the function
Lead functional recruiting meetings & pipeline reviews
Support achievement of aggressive weekly team hiring targets
Serve as the primary escalation point for recruiting challenges
Promote accountability to hiring goals and service levels
Step in for recruiting leadership as needed
Pipeline & Performance Management
Analyze recruiting funnel health, conversion rates, and time-to-hire metrics
Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to maintain hiring velocity
Monitor pipeline sufficiency to meet future hiring needs
Manage complex or hard-to-fill requisitions and escalations
Coordinate hiring readiness with recruiting partners and stakeholders
Stakeholder Partnership
Partner with workforce planning to forecast hiring demand
Align recruiting strategies with workforce needs
Influence stakeholders using data, market insights, and recruiting best practices
Act as liaison between recruiting leadership and business operations
Data & Reporting
Monitor dashboards and reporting to track functional performance
Analyze key metrics such as conversion rates, time-to-fill, and offer acceptance
Identify risks to hiring goals and recommend corrective actions
Run reports using SuccessFactors, Airtable, and internal systems
Provide regular updates to recruiting leadership
Sourcing & Talent Strategy
Support advanced sourcing strategies for high-volume roles
Identify new channels to improve candidate flow and quality
Maintain strong candidate pipelines for ongoing hiring needs
Support recruiters in engaging passive candidates
Continuous Improvement & Change Leadership
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
Support implementation of new hiring initiatives or tools
Promote consistency in screening quality and candidate experience
Contribute to initiatives that improve retention and early-stage success
Required Qualifications
4-7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including high-volume hiring
Experience recruiting for field, sales or customer-facing roles referred
Demonstrated success supporting aggressive hiring targets
Experience leading projects or teams without direct authority
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Technical Skills
Experience with ATS platforms (SuccessFactors preferred)
Experience using data tools or trackers (e.g., Airtable, Excel, dashboards)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
Experience recruiting similar roles similar to assigned function
Experience supporting geographically distributed hiring
Experience with workforce planning
Experience in telecom, home services, utilities, or installation environments
NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
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