We believe the work our employees do everyday matters. Be a part of a Talent Acquisition team making a global impact.

From supporting more efficient and modernized infrastructure to creating smarter cities, Itron is on to

something big. How will you influence this change? We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a volume of requisitions with a heavy emphasis on technical skillset job families for North America.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the management of end-to-end talent acquisition practices including but not limited to sourcing, recruiting, inclusion and diversity and recruitment operations to quickly fill positions in accordance with established key performance indicators
• Collaborate closely with the business to deeply understand organization structure, responsibilities, and key business drivers and use this to develop recruitment sourcing strategies and build rapport with the business as a talent advisor
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and drive compensation discussions, negotiations and understanding
• Create inclusive job descriptions and candidate experience by using internal and external talent acquisition tools and strategies
• Guide managers on proper recruitment process; educate and advise when necessary to ensure utilization of recruitment “best practices” at all times
• Communicate and provide regular and timely feedback to candidates during the recruitment process to create positive candidate experiences
• Meet regularly with hiring managers to discuss recruitment updates and strategy
• Prepare regular recruitment reports and attend monthly recruitment leadership meetings for supported business areas
• Apply data analysis and insights to make informed decisions and recommendations
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future positions
• Collaborate and execute on team projects, potentially at a global level, to drive innovation and continuous improvement for Itron’s Talent Acquisition team
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Related bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years of technical recruiting experience, preferably in a similarly sized technology company
• Strong sourcing skills with a track record of implementing innovated and effective strategies for sourcing passive candidates
• Professional workplace communication skills and ability to influence without authority
• Ability to proactively network and establish effective working relationships with all levels of leadership and across varied cultures and time zones
• Proven experience with modern sourcing tools and applicant tracking systems (preference for Workday)
• Able to work on-site at least one day a week at an existing Itron Center of Excellence, preference for West Union SC, Raleigh NC and Austin TX
  

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Possess data-driven thinking and systematic approach in achieving operational excellence
• Experience in inclusive sourcing and hiring practices
• Experience recruiting technical and non-technical roles, including but not limited to: Engineering (hardware, software, firmware), data science, project management, finance, information technology, information security and supply chain
  

Travel: 0-10%

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don’t perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [email protected].

Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions. We provide smart networks, software, services, meters, and sensors to better manage electricity, gas, water and city services. We are dedicated to creating a more resourceful world.