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Generate Capital · New York, New York, US · On-site

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About the role

You're a natural connector who cares deeply about matching great people to roles where they'll thrive at Generate. You build genuine relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and colleagues across the organization, and you take pride in making every interaction feel thoughtful and well run. You're highly organized and can juggle multiple searches and projects at once without dropping details. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 2-4+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, HR, or a related people function
  • Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting, ideally in a fast-growing company, investment firm, or professional services environment
  • Strong sourcing skills, and comfort finding candidates beyond inbound applicants
  • Genuine curiosity about the markets we invest in, and experience (or strong interest) in building talent maps, pipeline research, or market intelligence
  • A passion for our mission and for helping people grow in their careers
  • Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills, with high attention to detail
More about this role

You're a natural connector who cares deeply about matching great people to roles where they'll thrive at Generate. You build genuine relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and colleagues across the organization, and you take pride in making every interaction feel thoughtful and well run. You're highly organized and can juggle multiple searches and projects at once without dropping details. You're eager to learn how a high-performing talent function works, from sourcing and selection through growth and development. You bring curiosity, accountability, and a genuine connection to our mission: proving that sustainability pays better than unsustainability.

Talent Acquisition and Candidate Experience

Own full-cycle recruiting for a portfolio of roles across the company: intake meetings with hiring managers, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer support.

Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, networking groups, industry communities, referrals, and other creative channels, with a focus on both caliber and values alignment.

Develop deep knowledge of the markets Generate operates in, including sustainable infrastructure, energy & power, climate finance,...

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