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Prin Talent Acquisition Spec
Upton, NYMarch 31st, 2026
Senior RecruiterThis onsite/hybrid role offers an experienced senior recruiter a rare opportunity to partner with both the scientific and operational organizations of a national laboratory. You will be working with distinguished researchers, managers and senior leaders, guiding complex searches that demand credibility, discernment, and strategic thinking. This is recruiting with depth where each hire strengthens discovery, infrastructure, and institutional capability, and where your impact leaves a lasting imprint on an institution dedicated to public service and innovation.
At BNL, recruitment searches often involve:
Highly specialized scientific, engineering, and other professional disciplines
Skilled trades and advanced technician roles supporting complex facilities
Collaborative, cross-functional hiring environments
Federal compliance considerations
This role is ideal for a recruiter who:
Enjoys complexity
Values process and thoughtful decision-making
Is comfortable in environments where authority is shared
Understands scientific and technical talent markets and how to develop robust pipelines
Is confident engaging with hiring managers on requirements and labor market realities
Understands that impact is measured over time and sustained success
Key responsibilities include:
Talent Advisory, Leadership Partnership & Influence
Scientific, Engineering and Other Technical Recruitment
Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Candidate Experience & Mission Engagement
Learning, Adaptability & Judgment
Required qualifications include:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 10 years of related experience, including five (5) years of contemporary full-cycle recruitment
Demonstrated experience full-cycle recruiting for specialized, technical, or hard-to-fill roles
Experience supporting searches in competitive labor markets
Experience managing multiple complex requisitions while maintaining strategic focus
Proven ability to partner with leaders in collaborative environment
Proven project management, prioritization, and stakeholder communication skills
Advanced understanding of HR principles and expertise in talent acquisition
Experience developing various recruitment strategies using both technology and traditional sourcing techniques
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruitment metrics
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
Experience working with Workday or similar HRIS systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to navigate in a compliance-driven environment
Ability to travel approximately 20-25% of the time during peak recruitment season which includes air and overnight travel
Preferred qualifications include:
Master's degree and/or professional HR certification
Experience recruiting for scientists, engineering, skilled trades, technical operations, or research-support roles
Experience supporting a federal contractor
Experience in government, academic, or other mission-driven organizations
Experience working in highly matrixed or consensus-based decision environments
If you are motivated by purpose, partnership, and building teams that enable scientific discovery, we invite you to apply to Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Additional information:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
This position is eligible for consideration of a flexible work arrangement (hybrid-on-site).
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $106850 - $140000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
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