Senior Recruiter

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

The Senior Recruiter plays a pivotal role in consulting, sourcing, and recruiting for senior-level and hard-to-fill positions. This individual will strategically navigate complex offer negotiations by collaborating with leaders and stakeholders to develop creative offer solutions, ensuring a white-glove, best-in-class candidate experience.

Additionally, this individual will act as a player-coach, providing guidance and support to the recruitment team, handling escalations, and addressing questions. They will serve as the primary point of contact for various business areas, offering data-driven insights to inform and enhance recruiting decisions.

Furthermore, this individual will lead various projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, and providing regular updates to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment: Manage full life cycle recruitment for senior-level roles, including complex offer negotiations. Partner with stakeholders and use advanced sourcing techniques. Ensure compliance with federal EEO and OFCCP guidelines.
• Team Support & Issue Resolution: Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment by sharing expertise, providing guidance and actively contributing to the professional development of team members
• Strategic Sourcing: Develop diverse talent pipelines and engage with candidates through multi-channel conversations.
• Business Relationships: Build deep relationships with business areas and provide expert consultation on recruitment strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate on best practices and lead projects to drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Analytics: Use data tools and metrics to improve candidate and hiring leader experience, service standards, and personal performance.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or a combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of 5 years recruiting experience, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Experience developing and implementing recruitment plans and strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current sourcing techniques.
• Ability to travel occasionally and commute to events and company locations as needed.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in Nuclear hiring for Xcel Energy.
• Nuclear bargaining/union workforce experience for Xcel Energy.
• Work Day experience.
• Sourcing within the XE Nuclear and Renewables business areas.
  
  

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $82,800.00 to $117,600.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 04/16/25

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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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