Talent Partner

About Emerald AI We’re at a pivotal moment for AI and energy. Demand for compute is skyrocketing, but power constraints are becoming a critical bottleneck. Emerald AI sits at the intersection of these two worlds, enabling AI data centers to scale without overwhelming the grid. Our Emerald Conductor software platform makes data centers flexible and responsive, allowing them to adjust power usage dynamically. This unlocks massive AI growth without major new infrastructure, while also strengthening the grid and supporting the expansion of renewable energy. We’re a team of experts across AI, cloud, software, and energy—on a mission to scale AI sustainably. We’re backed by leading investors and partners including Radical Ventures and NVIDIA. Learn more about our vision, team, and backers at https://www.emeraldai.co/ .

We are looking for a Talent Partner to help build the team that will define the future of our company. This role will own full-cycle recruiting across critical functions, partnering closely with leaders to identify, attract, and close exceptional talent. As an early member of the People & Talent team, you will operate as a strategic advisor and hands-on recruiter — shaping hiring strategies, building scalable recruiting processes, and creating an exceptional candidate experience. You will have the opportunity to influence how we scale our organization, strengthen our employer brand, and build the foundations of a world-class talent function.

Partner with hiring managers and executives to understand business priorities, define talent needs, and build effective hiring strategies. Own full-cycle recruiting for technical, product, business, and operational roles — from sourcing through offer close. Develop creative sourcing strategies to identify and engage exceptional candidates in competitive talent markets. Build strong candidate pipelines through research, networking, referrals, and targeted outreach. Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring teams on role definition, market insights, compensation expectations, and closing strategies. Drive a high-quality candidate experience through thoughtful communication, efficient processes, and strong candidate engagement. Manage recruiting processes and continuously improve interview workflows, assessment practices, and hiring metrics. Partner with People Operations and leadership to strengthen employer branding and talent programs. Analyze recruiting data and market trends to identify opportunities for improving hiring effectiveness.

4+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or talent advisory roles, preferably in high-growth technology companies. Demonstrated success recruiting high-caliber candidates in competitive markets. Experience owning searches end-to-end, including sourcing, interviewing, stakeholder management, and closing. Strong ability to build trusted relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence hiring decisions and navigate ambiguity. A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and operational discipline. Passion for building teams and creating an exceptional employee experience.

Experience scaling a startup from early stage through rapid growth. Experience recruiting for specialized technical or emerging technology domains. Experience building recruiting processes, tools, and operating rhythms. Familiarity with compensation benchmarking and talent market intelligence. Experience partnering with executive leadership on strategic hiring initiatives.

Make an impact. Solve the AI power bottleneck and shape how data centers scale sustainably. Join a world-class team of AI, cloud, software, and energy experts in a collaborative, low-ego environment. Build from 0→1. Influence strategy, GTM, org design, and customer/investor engagement from day one.