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Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter - Contract

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change.

To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.We have an opportunity to change the world and fight climate change by hiring world class talent. Commonwealth Fusion Systems is looking for a senior recruiter to own full-cycle recruiting across all departments. This individual will be part of a rapidly growing dynamic passionate company.This role will be a great fit for you, if the following speaks to you...➢ You are a great relationship builder and have expert business facing influencing skills. ➢ You are energized by the idea of trying new approaches, failing fast and continuously improving for better outcomes. ➢ You are passionate about building diverse teams. ➢ You will evaluate current recruiting practices, recommend changes to core processes to improve candidate experience, reduce organizational time on recruiting, and shorten time to fill.

This team member will:


  • Be a champion of CFS Energy’s operating principles and unique company culture
  • Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from sourcing to offer, ensuring an exceptional candidate journey
  • Execute high-volume requisitions, both technical and non-technical, across all departments including but not limited to supply chain, engineering, finance, operations, and manufacturing.
  • Build strong hiring manager relationships
  • Prioritize the candidate experience by ensuring stellar communication, high touch processes, and representing CFS
  • Look beyond direct applications and leverage search engines, career sites, recruiting events, and other innovative and creative sourcing techniques to find the best talent in the market
  • Lead new manager interview trainings and Fireside Chats to discuss the latest trends in recruiting with hiring managers
  • Collaborate with the talent acquisition and human resources team for recruitment best practices and growing the company

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:


  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience
  • 7+ years of full life cycle recruiting including targeted outreach, sourcing, hiring manager collaboration, compensation negotiation, scheduling, closing and onboarding of candidates
  • Well-versed in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies, building networks within talent communities, and creative candidate lead generation
  • A solid understanding of recruiting metrics and how they drive performance
  • Demonstrated strength in communication, negotiation and organization skills
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and facilitate interview stakeholders through the interview, selection and hiring process
  • Success at creating and executing complex recruitment strategies and techniques

Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:


  • Knowledge of applicant tracking systems, including detailed reporting preferred
  • Exposure to US immigration practices is highly valued, but not required
  • Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Willingness to occasionally travel to recruiting events, batch hiring days, hiring training events, and team building sessions
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
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$39 - $86 an hourSalary range for this contract position. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique.

As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Apply for this job

Life at Commonwealth Fusion Systems

The fastest path to clean, limitless fusion energy in time to make a difference. Energy use is a fundamental enabler for improved quality of life worldwide, yet historically it has come at an extreme cost to the environment. Fusion energy can change that. We aim to deploy fusion energy to the world on a timescale that will make a difference. CFS is combining proven physics backed by decades of government-funded fusion research with a revolutionary superconducting magnet technology to accelerate the path to commercial fusion energy. If you are interested in helping us bring this vision to reality, we would like to hear from you.
Thrive Here & What We Value* Mission-driven and Impact-Oriented* Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment* Emphasis on Continuous Learning and Improvement* Focus on Safety and Wellbee**ng* Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion* Experience in Optimizing Plasma Confinement Systems* Professional Organization Membership* Senior Research Engineer Experience* Global Decarbonization Goals* Value for High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Magnet Technology
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