Talent Acquisition Advisor

Resource Innovations is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our growing team in Chicago, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Madison (WI), Pittsburgh, or another Resource Innovations office location. While this role is remote, there is a strong preference for candidates located near one of our offices. As a Talent Acquisition Advisor at Resource Innovations, you will be a trusted recruiting partner responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment for a variety of positions across the organization. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers and HR partners to deliver exceptional candidate experiences, advise on best practices, and ensure that each hire aligns with RI’s mission, culture, and growth goals.

This position is ideal for a skilled recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and enjoys combining creativity, strategy, and relationship-building to attract outstanding talent.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment Execution

• Manage and execute the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned roles — from intake and sourcing to offer negotiation and pre-employment onboarding.
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract top and diverse talent for both technical and professional roles.
• Conduct phone and video interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural alignment.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition Coordinators to ensure smooth interview scheduling and communications.
• Prepare and extend offers, facilitating the negotiation and acceptance process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate candidate data, notes, and workflow updates in the Applicant Tracking System (Workable).

Business Partnership & Talent Advisory

• Serve as a consultative partner to hiring managers, providing insight into talent market trends, sourcing strategies, and hiring best practices.
• Participate in recruitment intake meetings to define role requirements, selection criteria, and interview structure.
• Collaborate with HR and business leadership to anticipate workforce needs and align recruiting strategies with organizational priorities.
• Deliver consistent communication and excellent service to hiring teams and candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Employer Branding & Outreach

• Represent Resource Innovations at career fairs, networking events, and industry conferences.
• Support initiatives that strengthen RI’s employer brand and highlight the organization’s mission-driven, inclusive culture.
• Leverage social media, employee networks, and professional platforms to enhance visibility and candidate engagement.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Recommend improvements to enhance the efficiency and consistency of recruiting processes.
• Stay informed of industry best practices, tools, and technologies that can improve candidate sourcing and engagement.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to test and implement new recruiting strategies and systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of full cycle recruiting experience, ideally supporting professional and technical roles such as mechanical, electrical, or software engineering positions.
• Experience recruiting in consulting, energy efficiency, clean energy, or sustainability sectors preferred.
• Strong ability to partner with business leaders and influence through data, insight, and professionalism.
• Proven track record sourcing passive candidates through platforms like LinkedIn, professional associations, and networking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality candidate and stakeholder experiences.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (Workable preferred) and recruiting analytics.

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position.  The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $80,000 - $90,000.  In addition to base pay, employees are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.  The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position.  Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location. 

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes three weeks of paid vacation per year; paid holidays; a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching; health, dental and vision insurance; and other supplemental benefits. 

Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.