Senior Director, Talent Acquisition
Solar Landscape · New York, NY
Apply & track with Apply EdgeAbout UsSolar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today — we’re changing that, fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest, smartest way to build new clean power — delivering megawatts of generation in months, not years, and powering America’s energy and future right where it’s needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants, we’re reshaping how — and how fast — energy gets built in the U.S.Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media, the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World, and winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Prize for Clean Energy, Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.Headquartered in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago, Baltimore, and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.We move fast, solve hard problems, and take our work seriously — but never ourselves. We value clear thinking, accountability, and execution. At the same time, we’re collaborative by default, and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart, grounded people who show up for each other — whether that’s troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.If you’re looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment — and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. — we’d love to meet you.ResponsibilitiesAbout The RoleOwn and drive the company-wide talent acquisition strategy aligned to business growth objectivesPartner with executive and functional leaders to forecast hiring needs and translate business goals into actionable hiring plansBuild, lead, and develop a high-performing recruiting team, setting clear goals, metrics, and accountabilityDesign and optimize scalable recruiting processes to improve speed, quality, and candidate experienceEstablish and track key recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, funnel conversion) to drive data-informed decisionsLead employer branding initiatives to position the company as a top destination for talentPartner with People/HR leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and headcount strategyOversee and elevate candidate experience across all touchpointsImplement tools, systems, and best practices to support a growing organizationPartner with hiring managers to raise the bar on talent quality and interview effectivenessEnsure equitable and inclusive hiring practices across the organizationOwn internal talent mobility strategy, partnering with People leadership to ensure visibility into internal talent and reduce reliance on external hiringPartner on succession planning for critical roles, ensuring strong internal pipelines aligned to long-term business needs. Qualifications 8–12+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including 3-5+ years leading and developing recruiting teamsProven track record of building and scaling high-performing recruiting functions in a high-growth environmentExperience owning company-wide hiring strategy, workforce planning, and headcount forecasting in partnership with executive leadershipDemonstrated success hiring across multiple functions (e.g., construction operations, technical, corporate) and levels, including senior leadership roles, with a preference for deep experience in construction-related roles in the renewable energy industryStrong analytical mindset with experience using recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, funnel conversion, quality of hire) to drive decisions and improvementsExperience designing and optimizing end-to-end recruiting processes, systems, and candidate experienceAbility to influence and partner with senior stakeholders, including C-suite, to align hiring with business prioritiesTrack record of building employer brand and talent attraction strategies in competitive marketsExperience implementing or scaling recruiting tools (ATS, CRM, sourcing tools) and leveraging them effectivelyStrong leadership and coaching capability, with a focus on developing recruiters and hiring managersDeep understanding of inclusive hiring practices and ability to embed them into recruiting processesAbility to operate strategically while staying close to execution to unblock teams and drive resultsExperience in construction or construction-adjacent companies strongly preferredExperience in a scaling or fast-paced environment with comfort navigating ambiguityExperience owning or partnering on internal talent mobility strategies to ensure strong internal pipelines for critical rolesProven ability to build and leverage internal talent pipelines, including ownership of internal mobility and partnership on succession planning for key roles. Benefits And PerksSolar Landscape’s company culture is second to none.Our employees combine our mission, grit and drive with a rebel’s attitude that is changing the industry:Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement. Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food. Also included for employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks, coffee, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!Benefits And PerksWe offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work: Training / Professional development opportunities 401(k) with 4% company match Summer Fridays Flexible remote/hybrid work options Paid parental leave Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore Medical, dental, and vision coverage Company-paid life and long-term disability insuranceADA Accommodation StatementSolar Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at hr@solarlandscape.com.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.