At RPS, we’re solar-powered and people-powered! Every pump that leaves our warehouse means one less generator or power line, and cleaner, safer access to water. It supports healthier animals, plants, and people while boosting the resilience, independence, and self-sufficiency of rural families and communities. We’re mission-driven, impact-focused, and yes, we’re as cool as it sounds. We help folks across the country pump water sustainably, from off-grid ranches to remote homesteads. We’re a team of tinkerers, builders, customer champions, and adventurers who take pride in solving real-world problems with clean technology. No corporate fluff, just honest work that matters.

About Rural Power Systems

At RPS, we’re solar-powered and people-powered! Every pump that leaves our warehouse means one less generator or power line—and cleaner, safer access to water. It supports healthier animals, plants, and people while boosting the resilience, independence, and self-sufficiency of rural families and communities. We’re mission-driven, impact-focused, and yes—we’re as cool as it sounds. We help folks across the country pump water sustainably, from off-grid ranches to remote homesteads. We're a team of tinkerers, builders, customer champions, and adventurers who take pride in solving real-world problems with clean technology. No corporate fluff, just honest work that matters.

Description

The Job

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team in Woodland, CA and own full-cycle recruiting for a mix of the technical and support roles that keep RPS running, from engineering and manufacturing to customer support , sales & marketing. You’ll partner with hiring managers to define what great looks like for each role, build sourcing strategies that reach candidates who might not be actively job hunting, and guide people through the entire hiring process from first outreach to signed offer. You’ll be many candidates’ first real introduction to RPS, so how you show up matters as much as who you find. If you love matching great people to great problems, building a pipeline before you need it, and being the person who makes hiring feel human, you’ll feel right at home here.

Essential job duties

Own full-cycle recruiting for a mix of technical and support roles across RPS, from intake through offer acceptance
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and sourcing strategy for each open position
Source active and passive candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and creative channels suited to technical and skilled trade talent
Screen resumes and conduct phone and video interviews to assess qualifications, motivation, and fit
Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and cross-functional panels, keeping candidates informed at every step
Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for recurring or hard-to-fill technical and support roles
Extend offers and manage negotiations in partnership with hiring managers and the People team
Track recruiting metrics, including time to fill, source of hire, spend and pipeline conversion, and use them to improve sourcing and process
Champion a candidate experience that reflects RPS’s mission and culture from first contact through onboarding handoff
High-five your teammates when another generator bites the dust.

What You Bring

You’re excited about work that directly impacts people’s lives and our planet. Whether you’re tech-savvy, customer-obsessed, mechanically inclined, or all three, you bring curiosity, team collaboration, and a strong sense of purpose to the table.

You might be a great fit if you

Bachelor’s degree and/or 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally spanning both technical or skilled trade and corporate or support roles
Have owned full-cycle recruiting independently, from intake through offer close, across a range of roles and departments
Can build and execute creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill technical, engineering, or skilled trade positions
Are skilled at assessing candidates for both technical fit and cultural fit, and can speak credibly with hiring managers across disciplines
Have experience using an ATS and recruiting tools to manage pipeline, track metrics, and keep the process organized
Bring strong judgment in evaluating candidates and advising hiring managers on offers, competing considerations, and market realities
Communicate clearly and warmly with candidates, keeping them informed and engaged throughout the process
Are comfortable partnering with hiring managers across departments, from Engineering and Manufacturing to Customer Support and Operations
Can leverage AI tastefully and in line with our brand guidelines, using it to boost workflow efficiency without losing the authentic voice our audience connects with
Must have examples of reqs you’ve filled or sourcing strategies you’ve built, and can speak to your process and results
Bonus points if you have experience recruiting for a manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trade environment
Extra bonus if you have a background in outdoor living, ranching, or agriculture
Can troubleshoot creatively and think like a customer
Believe in rural resilience and clean technology
Want to be part of a team where mission isn’t a buzzword; it’s the reason

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Comprehensive Benefits: 401K match, health care, paid holidays, PTO, sick leave, and pet insurance.
Unique Perks: Off-grid and volunteer PTO days, triple-your-impact donation matching, and AAA Roadside Assistance membership.
Vibrant Culture: Unlimited coffee, regular parties, delicious food, karaoke nights, and a fun-loving team spirit.
Work-Life Balance: We operate Monday through Friday, keeping weekends sacred for rest and family time.
Farm Fresh Goodness: Enjoy our company garden, and meet our resident chickens and ducks; fresh veggies and eggs are on us!

Compensation & Benefits

We believe in rewarding work that matters. Compensation for this role is $75,000 – $85,000 per year, depending on experience.

We know great candidates sometimes don’t tick every box. If you’re excited about the role and our mission, we’d still love to hear from you.

Salary

$75,000 - $85,000 per year

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