Talent Acquisition Partner

About Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.

This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.

What You Will Be Doing:

You will lead searches and source high-caliber candidates for business, manufacturing, and operations roles. As a Helion Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll deliver exceptional candidate experiences while hitting your delivery metrics. This hands-on role requires you to work independently, own your pipeline, and consistently deliver results. This is an onsite role that reports directly to the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition and at our Everett, WA location.

You Will:

• Own full delivery of hiring, from first outreach to offer, driving with urgency and delivering top talent

• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, team dynamics, and candidate profiles

• Build talent pipelines through networking, referrals, and direct outreach

• Meet team OKRs and metrics to accelerate scaling

• Refine recruiting practices and implement growth-supporting processes

• Build teams that reflect the communities we serve by bringing together a broad range of perspectives and experiences

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of full-cycle success in technical, manufacturing, or operations roles at fast-growing companies

• Sourcing and engagement in high-demand talent markets

• Track record of improving hiring speed and quality through manager partnership

• Delivery against productivity and quality metrics

• Expert use of talent acquisition technology for efficiency and candidate experience

• Proficiency with AI-powered recruiting tools for enhanced efficiency and identification

• Experience building teams that reflect the communities we serve by bringing together a broad range of perspectives and experiences

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Benefits

Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend

Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.