Lead Recruiter

Zero Homes

Lead Recruiter at Zero Homes managing the recruitment lifecycle and building a warm talent pipeline for a high-growth climate-tech startup. Partnering with leadership to scale operations in Denver.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end recruitment for Technical (Software/Eng), General (Sales/Growth), and Ops (Field/Trade) roles.
Partner with Leadership to build and maintain our internal compensation and equity bands using real-time Denver market data.
Represent Zero Homes at local career fairs, university events (Mines, CU, CSU), and trade schools.
Turn our HQ into a hub for Denver’s climate-tech community.
Track and report on the metrics that matter: Pipeline Velocity, Offer Acceptance Rate, Referral %, and Time-to-Productivity.
Ensure every candidate—whether hired or not—leaves with a strong impression of Zero Homes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience (Internal experience in a high-growth startup is highly preferred).
Proven ability to source for diverse roles, from Software Engineers to Field Technicians and Project Managers.
High proficiency with modern ATS platforms (Ashby, Lever, or Greenhouse), G-Suite automation, and equity management tools (Carta).
High energy, relentless follow-through, and a "Bar-Raiser" mentality.

Benefits

Comp & perks

📈 Equity
🩺 Free Medical, Dental, and Vision
🏝️ Generous PTO + unlimited sick days
🏠 Primarily an in-office role, with a flexible schedule
🖥️ Workstation stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle recruitingsourcingmetrics trackingpipeline velocityoffer acceptance ratereferral percentagetime-to-productivity

Soft Skills

high energyrelentless follow-throughBar-Raiser mentality