Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Neara

Imagine having the power to stress-test an entire power grid against a hurricane or thunderstorm before the clouds even gather. That is the reality we are creating at Neara. We use advanced machine learning to create engineering-grade, physics enabled digital twins of electricity grids across four continents, this helps asset owners understand their biggest challenges and bring the most viable solutions to life across millions of kilometres of infrastructure. By simulating extreme weather and structural stress at a network-wide scale, we empower the world’s largest utilities to pinpoint risks, optimise investments and build a more resilient global energy future. Our team is a collection of brilliant minds who are fanatical about making a tangible difference in the real world, utilising AI and machine learning to accelerate everything from data classification to complex scenario analysis. We have built a special culture where innovation thrives because everyone owns the mission and we need smart, creative people to help us scale this impact to every corner of the globe. The Talent Acquisition Business Partner role is instrumental in driving Neara’s growth by sourcing, attracting and hiring exceptional talent. As a key member of the Talent team, you will focus on supporting our teams across the USA and Europe by identifying and hiring the right people in the right roles. Your expertise in strategic sourcing and talent acquisition will be vital in shaping Neara’s workforce, contributing to a high-performance culture and supporting the company’s ongoing success. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for a variety of roles across go-to-market and technical customer success teams. - Run structured role briefings independently with hiring managers, setting clear expectations on process, timeline and success criteria. - Utilise advanced sourcing techniques to identify and attract top talent, especially passive candidates and overseas talent. - Work closely with senior leaders and hiring managers to define role requirements and calibrate "what good looks like" in a rapidly evolving, talent-short market. - Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring every candidate, whether hired or not, has a world-class experience. - Track key funnel metrics, leading with data to identify improvement opportunities. - Provide regular updates and metrics on recruitment activities to stakeholders for data-informed decision making. - Support projects to improve processes and enhance the overall talent function. WHAT YOU’LL BRING - Experience working within SaaS start-up/scale-up environments across a variety of roles and regions (ideally some experience hiring in Europe).. - Demonstrated ability to manage a full req load independently, from briefing through to offer close. - Experience with modern ATS platforms (Ashby preferred) demonstrating strong process and data hygiene. - Experience strategic sourcing to uncover hard to find profiles. - Proven stakeholder communication skills - you build credibility quickly with hiring managers and communicate proactively. - Natural ability to pitch candidates to attract them to Neara. - You’re a proven closer who can ensure that candidates are energised and excited to continue their careers at Neara. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU - Competitive salary + ESOP. Significant career development and growth opportunities. - Fully flexible working arrangements. - Annual company-wide offsite. - Highly meritocratic, non-bureaucratic, and no-ego work culture. - The opportunity to work on complex, meaningful problems. - The opportunity to play a direct, critical role in the trajectory of a high growth company. Please note that you will require current and unrestricted working rights to be considered for the role. Unfortunately, we are not in a position to offer visa sponsorship at this time. No agencies or third-party service providers, please.