Director, Talent Management

Energy Vault

. Develop and execute Energy Vault's global talent strategy to support business growth and workforce needs .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $154,000 - $246,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing talent strategies, workforce planning, and employee retention initiatives. Proficient in leading global talent acquisition efforts and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent Acquisition LeadershipWorkforce PlanningEmployee Retention StrategyTalent AnalyticsEmployer Branding

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Hard Skills

Talent ManagementLearning and Development StrategyRecruiting MetricsOnboarding ProgramsPerformance ManagementDiversity Sourcing StrategiesCareer Path FrameworksChange LeadershipOrganizational EffectivenessFull-Cycle Recruitment

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPrioritizationFlexibilityCollaborationJudgment

Tools & Technologies

LinkedInGlassdoorIndeedTalent PlatformsTalent Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Energy Storage IndustryGlobal Talent StrategyEmployee EngagementContinuous ImprovementFast-Paced Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Vault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute Energy Vault's global talent strategy to support business growth and workforce needs
Partner with executive leaders on workforce planning, organizational capability, learning & development, and employee retention strategy
Develop and execute a companywide learning and development strategy
Identify key moments in the employee lifecycle that influence engagement and retention
Develop and lead employee retention strategy
Create frameworks for career opportunities and career paths
Design manager training in coaching, feedback, performance management, employee development, difficult conversations, inclusion, change leadership, and employee engagement
Establish measurement frameworks for learning, talent development, and retention
Lead global recruiting across North America, EMEA, and APAC
Oversee full-cycle recruitment and candidate and hiring manager experience
Build diverse talent pipelines and innovative sourcing strategies
Establish recruiting metrics and improve hiring outcomes
Strengthen employer brand and talent market presence
Partner with Marketing on career site content, social recruiting, and talent attraction campaigns
Monitor and improve presence on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and other talent platforms
Lead workforce planning initiatives and use talent analytics and market insights
Improve recruiting processes, systems, and vendor partnerships
Design and oversee onboarding programs
Partner with People Operations on development plans, mentoring, coaching, and learning opportunities
Support continuous learning, feedback, inclusion, accountability, and growth initiatives
Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team
Foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence
Build scalable talent practices supporting global growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, or Human Resources
5+ years leading global Talent Acquisition teams
Deep understanding of workforce planning, talent analytics, employer branding, and organizational effectiveness
Experience in early-stage companies and/or energy storage industry nice to have
Excellent communication, prioritization, sense of urgency, flexibility, and focus on data
Sound judgment and ability to recognize and protect confidential information
Ambition; an intrinsic motivation to learn, impress, and deliver with limited structure and guidance
Joy and fulfillment collaborating with and helping others
Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, up to 10%
Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check
Energy Vault participates in E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
401K employer matching
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family
Flexible Spending Account
Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance
8-weeks for Paternity leave
Generous holiday allowance
Flexible time off plus sick leave
Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses