Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Waga Energy was established to further our founders' commitments to preserving the common good and acting collectively to ensure a sustainable future. Committed to the fight against global warming and to a sustainable energy transition, Waga Energy has developed a breakthrough technology to recover landfill gas into biomethane, also called Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Our WAGABOX® landfill gas upgrading units deliver high-quality biomethane, regardless of the quality of the raw biogas. The biomethane produced by the WAGABOX® can be injected directly into the gas grid or used as fuel for vehicles. Waga Energy builds, owns, operates, and maintains the WAGABOX® units under long-term contracts with landfill owners, and biomethane sales revenue is shared.

Already in operation at dozens of landfill sites worldwide, this revolutionary landfill gas purification solution has been producing clean, local renewable energy since 2015. Waga Energy is committed to a mission of driving a sustainable energy transition by making RNG accessible to all. Guided by the values of Boldness, Mastery, and Cooperation, Waga Energy employees in Europe, North America, and other locations are united by a common purpose: maintaining a livable planet for future generations.

About the Position - Responsibilities & Duties

We're currently seeking candidates for the position of Talent Acquisition Specialist in our Bala Cynwyd, PA Office (Philadelphia Area). The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for supporting Waga Energy's hiring efforts across the United States by managing full-cycle recruitment activities and partnering with managers to attract and hire top talent. Beyond recruiting, this role contributes to employer branding initiatives, talent pipeline development, recruitment process improvement, and global HR projects. Reporting to the US HR Director, this position offers the opportunity to play a key role in supporting Waga Energy's rapid growth and long-term success. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive, and relationship-driven professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Primary responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and translate them into effective hiring strategies
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of the annual staffing plan (headcount, budget, target salaries)
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for all US roles, ensuring a high-quality candidate and manager experience.
• Source candidates through various channels (ATS, job boards, social media, referrals, networking)
• Screen applications and conduct pre-qualification interviews (motivation, skills, salary expectations, etc.)
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with stakeholders
• Conduct interviews and provide structured assessments of candidates
• Lead shortlist discussions and support final selection decisions with hiring managers
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on recruitment best practices
• Train and support managers on interview techniques and hiring processes

Employer Branding

• Represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and university engagements
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, tools, and candidate experience
• Contribute to ATS optimization and digital HR tools enhancement
• Analyze feedback (candidates, managers, surveys) to enhance recruitment effectiveness
• Stay informed on labor market trends and innovative sourcing practices

Special project and HR initiatives

• Ensure consistency and compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations
• Support talent development initiatives (e.g., internal mobility processes)
• Assist with the implementation of group level (i.e. all Waga subsidiaries) processes, policies, programs, and tools in coordination with the global HR team.

About You - Qualifications & Skills

The ideal Talent Acquisition Specialist candidate has:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment.
• Proven ability to source, assess, and hire talent across a variety of roles.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and employment regulations.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience using ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools.
• An analytical mindset with experience tracking recruitment metrics and driving process improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-growing, collaborative environment.

Faced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have committed themselves to take meaningful action to contribute to sustainable energy transition and the construction of a more environmentally friendly society. In serving as members of this committed team of professionals, Waga Energy employees are supported in meeting their professional development and career advancement goals within a fair, ethical culture focused on cooperation, humility, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions.

Waga Energy's recruiting process typically includes the following steps:

1. Interview with the US HR Director via Teams.
2. Candidate completes Predictive Index (PI) behavioral assessment.
3. Interview with the US CEO via Teams.
4. Potential additional interview with executive level manager via Teams.

Waga Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Note to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies: Waga Energy, Inc. is currently managing all recruiting efforts internally and is not accepting inquiries or candidate recommendations from external agencies.