Recruiter

About the role

Become a vital member of the People team at Proxima Fusion during an exciting phase of growth. This position is focused on identifying and recruiting exceptional talent to help propel our vision of creating fusion power plants. Your contributions will play a crucial role in enabling the company to reach its ambitious objectives.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Oversee the complete recruitment cycle for essential roles in engineering, science, and operations, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to accurately assess their needs and devise innovative sourcing strategies that go beyond conventional platforms.
• Create and execute strategies to attract and engage passive candidates globally, utilizing events, conferences, and professional communities.
• Ensure that all candidates have a positive and enriching experience throughout the hiring process, reflecting our company culture and values.
• Continuously evaluate, enhance, and automate recruitment workflows and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop a reliable and thorough hiring process that maintains high standards even as the company scales.
• Spearhead talent acquisition initiatives, such as the introduction of new systems or enhancements to interview training programs.
• Analyze recruitment metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement, ensuring a data-driven approach to talent acquisition.
• Foster relationships with external recruitment agencies and partners to broaden our talent pool and sourcing capabilities.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in recruitment to keep our strategies fresh and effective.
• Advocate for diversity and inclusion in all hiring practices, ensuring a broad range of perspectives within the team.
• Collaborate with the People team to align recruitment strategies with overall company culture and employee engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruitment, particularly within a startup or scale-up context.
• Proven track record of successfully hiring for both technical and non-technical roles, including challenging international positions.
• Familiarity with organizations that maintain exceptionally high talent standards and selective hiring processes.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments, taking full ownership of recruitment responsibilities.
• Strong sourcing intuition to identify and engage with overlooked talent in the market.
• Creative approach to talent sourcing and attraction, utilizing a variety of tools and methods beyond traditional platforms like LinkedIn.
• Experience in managing and enhancing systems and processes to support scalability in recruitment efforts.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to make informed decisions and collaborate effectively with demanding stakeholders.
• A genuine passion for contributing to the establishment of a pioneering venture in the clean energy sector.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with recruitment software and applicant tracking systems to streamline the hiring process.
• Experience in conducting training sessions for hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques.
• Background in the energy sector or related fields, providing insight into the specific talent needs of the industry.
• Knowledge of global recruitment trends and practices, particularly in the context of diverse talent acquisition.
• Experience in employer branding initiatives to enhance the company's visibility as an employer of choice.

Skills & tools

• Comprehensive understanding of full-cycle recruitment processes
• Proficiency in innovative talent sourcing techniques beyond traditional platforms
• Experience in organizing and participating in recruitment events and conferences
• Strong focus on managing candidate experiences throughout the hiring journey
• Ability to automate workflows for improved recruitment efficiency
• Effective stakeholder management skills to ensure alignment with hiring goals

Practical notes

This position is based on-site in Munich. The interview process consists of an initial 30-45 minute conversation with a recruiter, followed by three panel interviews, each lasting 60 minutes. Proxima Fusion is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that brings a variety of perspectives to our mission of advancing clean energy solutions. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our innovative journey.