Recruiting Associate

About Next Step Energy Solutions

Next Step Energy Solutions is more than LED lighting. We are complex sustainability solutions made simple through partnership. We are peace of mind for customers. We are a team of dedicated individuals, backed by leading private equity investors, impacting our planet for the better. With over 515 successful projects spanning 100 million square feet across the United States, we've established ourselves as a leader in large-scale LED retrofit implementations. Our team combines innovation, expertise, and unwavering integrity to deliver optimized lighting solutions implemented at scale for our clients.

And we are adding to this team.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Recruiting Associate with a strong interest in sourcing and hiring skilled tradespeople, particularly within the electrical field. The Recruiting Associate will be responsible for building and maintaining a reliable pipeline of qualified electricians, apprentices, and related trade professionals to meet the growing needs of our projects nationwide. This individual will report directly to the Human Resources Manager while working closely with project managers, operations, and leadership to understand manpower requirements, reduce time-to-hire, onboard, and ensure we attract top talent who align with our company culture and performance standards. The Recruiting Associate will have opportunities for career growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute recruiting strategies to source electricians, apprentices, and other trade professionals for commercial lighting retrofit projects.
• Manage the initial recruiting process, including market analysis, job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, and initial interviewing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trade schools, licensing boards, and industry networks to establish reliable recruiting channels.
• Research and ensure compliance with state-specific licensing and ratio requirements when hiring apprentices and journeymen.
• Track and report on recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, pipeline status, and retention of hires.
• Maintain a positive candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
• Support employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice in the electrical trades.

Qualifications

• Self-Starter.
• Ability to build rapport.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to represent the company culture to candidates.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience recruiting within the electrical trades.
• Familiarity with commercial lighting retrofit projects, healthcare facilities, or large-scale electrical installations.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Performance Metrics

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Time-to-hire for open positions.
• Quality of hires (retention, performance feedback).
• Candidate pipeline development and sustainability.
• Compliance with licensing and manpower ratio requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: Starting at $50,000 base salary + bonus
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match, health/dental/vision insurance, and life insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Clear advancement opportunities in a high-growth company
• Work Location – Denver, Colorado