About

WHAT

MAKE US

DIFFERENT

Whitham Group has over 12 years’ experience recruiting in renewable energy. We operate as an expert advisor, not a vendor. Our collaborative efforts define the competitive recruiting edge that gives you a hiring advantage. Our approach to recruiting intertwines with your business plans. We never deliver a quick fix to an immediate problem. We seek only long-term investments with candidates. The 24-step recruitment process is holistic, effective, and a game-changer for organizations who refuse to ignore the value and importance of hiring smart.

A FEW EXAMPLES OF THE IMPACT OUR CRITICAL HIRES ARE HAVING ON OUR CLIENT COMPANIES:

Sales Director: $5M division and grew sales to $140M in 3 years. That is a 2700% increase in sales.
CFO: Implemented cost containment measures saving our client $1,000,000 in the first 6 months onboard.
Director of New Markets: Added $5M of annual new market revenue and providing nearly $1,000,000 in year-after-year annuity.
President: Large Solar Inverter Distributor: Increased new business revenues by 120% while cutting 50% of annual expenses.

OUR VAST NETWORK IS YOUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

One thing the traditional recruitment process does not do is forge relationships with candidates. Whitham Group invests the time and effort to really know our candidates and understand their professional development and goals. As a result, candidates selected by Whitham Group have a longer tenure than our competitors have been able attain. We refuse high-pressure closing tactics and are not driven by commission.

For over 12 years our clients have relied on us to strategically seek out the perfect candidate for their critical hires. Each search is as unique as your brand and the position you are looking to fill. We have a refined the search process so we can present a selection of candidates that are seemingly tailored to the qualifications of your vacancy thus reducing ramp time and hitting the ground running.

Our network of professionals in the Renewable Energy Industry continues to grow. As Whitham Group regularly invests through sponsorship's, exhibits, volunteering, and attending events where your candidates are and our relationships with your prospects become more meaningful and valuable.

Our networks are fostered through in person meetings with candidates at The Solar Power International the Inter-Solar Conference and more. We have a booth every year where we cultivate new working relationships with peers and business associates, then communicate on a regular basis & stay current with our relationships.

One of the things you as an employer care most about when deciding which Recruiting Firm you want to partner with is the speed of that firm. How fast can they deliver the candidates to you?

It’s critical that we deliver quality candidates in a timely fashion, but we are also after the best slate of candidates, not just the first slate of candidates. The process we use here ensures we do a thorough job.

With that said, our goal is from the day we get an assignment to the day you have 3 qualified candidates ready to interview in less than 15 days.

One of the most frustrating things an employer could ever encounter when working with an agency is seeing candidates that don’t fit what you’re looking for. Whitham Group has a strict rule here, we will NEVER submit a candidate that doesn’t meet 3 criteria simultaneously:

#1. They must have at least 90% of the skills you the client outline

#2. They must be willing to accept an offer in the salary range YOU the client dictate.

#3. Must be motivated by something other than money to pursue the opportunity. If a candidate doesn’t have all 3 of those simultaneously, we don’t send them.

80% OF OUR CANDIDATES ARE NOT ON JOB BOARDS

Whitham Group has over 18,000 candidates in our database. We have interviewed thousands of candidates over the years and 80% of them have never put their resume on a job board. We have talent that can change the course of your organization who would otherwise not be accessible.

AS PART OF OUR RECRUITING EDGE, HERE IS A PEEK INTO OUR STRATEGIC PROCESS:

Improving your employee value proposition to attract ideal candidates.
Optimizing our candidate experience to maintain relationships with the most sought out professionals and attracting and nurturing talented individuals through strategic marketing methods.
Collaborating closely with clients to ensure selected candidates align with the organizational culture and brand.
Whitham Group has designed a 24-step recruitment process that helps us choose which candidate from a pool of international professionals, is the right one for your organization.

VALUING DIVERSITY AND CULTURE

Whitham Group is a Certified WBE, WOB and Diverse Supplier certified by the California Public Utilities Commission. By partnering with Whitham Group, you are letting existing and prospective customers know that diversity initiatives and inclusion are part of your company’s core values.

OUR VAST NETWORK IS YOUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

We refuse high-pressure closing tactics and are not driven by commission.

SUPERIOR VERIFIABLE RETENTION RATES

We stand behind our work and the relationships we have fostered over the past 12 years with our candidates. We have a 6 month to 5-year guarantee on our candidates. From your work culture and business goals — we are driven to find candidates who do more than just match a checklist of professional qualifications. Our recruitment process includes strategic alignment that matches values and reduces that risk of turnover.

CORPORATE TRAINING & OUR STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT PROCESS
RECRUITMENT PROCESS OUTSOURCING - RPO

Through our reputation, resources, and relationships we have collaborated with hundreds of businesses in search of the most eligible executive candidates. It has become our specialty to know how to effectively vet candidates that are not right for your company and present those that are a top fit.

#1. They must have at least 90% of the skills you the client outline

#2. They must be willing to accept an offer in the salary range YOU the client dictate.

#3. Must be motivated by something other than money to pursue the opportunity. If a candidate doesn’t have all 3 of those simultaneously, we don’t send them.

DIFFERENT LEVELS OF RPO

With our different levels of RPO, you can choose to outsource part your recruiting function or all of it. If you have a start-up and need 20 roles filled or are a Fortune 500 who has 100 critical openings, Whitham Group will step in and take over and fill your multiple positions quickly and effectively. With our experience, we can increase your retention rates while being a superior ambassador for your organization.

ADVANTAGES OF OUR RPO SERVICES

Convert fixed costs into variable and transactional cost
Strengthen your employer brand by following best practices
Speed & consistency in your recruitment division from interviewing to on-boarding
Brings skilled expertise and innovation to the recruitment process
Risk distribution and cost reduction

WHITHAM GROUP’S AREAS OF EXPERTISE- RECRUITMENT IN THE FOLLOWING ARENAS

PV/Solar - Residential, Commercial, Utility Scale and Off Grid
Commercial Clean Transit
Energy Storage
Battery Technology
Compressed Natural Gas
Construction
Electric Vehicles
Environmental Finance
Environmental Services
EV Charging
Fuel Cells
Geothermal Power
Grid Infrastructure Solutions
HEV
HVAC
Hydro Energy
Hydropower
Recycling
Renewable Finance - REC's | SREC | PACE
Smart Grid
Trackers and Inverters
Sustainability Management
Telecom – Battery
Utilities
Renewable Manufacturing
Green Building Materials
aste to Energy

POSITIONS WE SPECIALIZE IN

C/V-LEVEL
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Accounting Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Human Resources Officer
Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Engineering Officer
SVP’s/VP’s

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Vice President of Business Development
Director
Business Development Managers

FINANCE

CFO
Controller
Accounting
Project Finance VP’s, Director, Managers and Executives
Financial Analysts, Financial Auditors, Asset Managers, VP of Finance, Director of Finance, Finance Managers, Director of Accounting, Accounting Managers