National Grid

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hicksville, NY

full_time

$84,000-$99,000

About This Job

National Grid is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist for our People and Culture team in Hicksville, NY.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a vital role in advancing National Grid’s mission to bring energy to life by identifying and securing the talent needed to power our future. In this role, you will provide strategic recruitment guidance and execute inclusive hiring practices to meet both immediate and long-term workforce needs.

You will serve as a trusted partner to the business, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience for all candidates while helping to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. This position is based in our local office and follows a hybrid work schedule.

Key Accountabilities

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Design and execute talent acquisition strategies that support workforce planning, ensure equitable representation, and proactively address talent gaps identified through succession planning.

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Source candidates through a variety of internal and external channels—leveraging data, sourcing expertise, and technology to ensure roles are filled by qualified, well-matched individuals.

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Partner closely with the internal Talent Sourcing team to align on hiring needs and deliver a positive, consistent candidate experience from first touch through offer.

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Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to fully understand their talent needs and provide strategic guidance in developing robust candidate pipelines.

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Collaborate with the broader recruiting team to execute outreach strategies including marketing campaigns, employee referrals, social media engagement, and digital sourcing tools.

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Proactively build and maintain a diverse pipeline of qualified candidates by continuously engaging with talent communities, reviewing applications, and participating in outreach events.

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Screen and assess candidates using structured, competency-based interview methodologies to evaluate both qualifications and fit for the role and organization.

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Present hiring managers with high-quality, pre-vetted shortlists of candidates, offering insight and guidance to support informed selection decisions.

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Effectively communicate National Grid’s mission, Employee Value Proposition, total rewards, and growth opportunities to prospective candidates.

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Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to support pre-hire assessments and selection tools where applicable.

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Ensure all recruiting activities and data practices meet compliance standards, including OFCCP and federal, state, and local employment regulations.

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Actively participate in career fairs and recruitment events focused on veterans, early career talent, and inclusion and diversity—positioning National Grid as an employer of choice.

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required; preferably an advanced degree and/or study in Human Resources.

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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Engineering or Operations recruiting is required.

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Experience recruiting for a variety of related positions of all experience levels (Mechanical Engineer, Analysts, Project Management and Operations).

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Advanced proficiency in Success Factors or a similar Applicant Tracking System is required.

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Knowledge of applicant tracking systems, OFCCP, Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.

More Information

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.