Nate Holt

Director of Talent Acquisition at Primoris Renewable Energy

Denver Metropolitan Area

About

As the Director of Talent Acquisition at Primoris Renewable Energy, I lead a team of 13 professionals to oversee recruitment operations for over 400 salaried and 3,000 craft hires annually. My focus is on streamlining processes, including spearheading the transition from UKG to Workday to enhance recruitment efficiency. With extensive experience in applicant tracking systems and strategic thinking, I am dedicated to aligning hiring practices with organizational goals. With over a decade of experience in talent acquisition and university relations, I have successfully managed high-volume recruitment efforts, formalized early career programs, and strengthened partnerships with academic institutions. My mission is to create efficient hiring frameworks, foster diverse talent pipelines, and contribute to the strategic growth of Primoris Renewable Energy.

Experience

  • Primoris Services Corporation (Aurora, Colorado, United States)
    • Director of Talent Acquisition
      Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

      • Oversee all recruiting and talent acquisition functions for Primoris Renewable Energy, managing a team of 13. • Spearheaded the transition from UKG to Workday, enhancing recruitment efficiency and optimizing ATS. • Established data-driven insights and reporting to inform leadership on pipeline health and labor market trends.

    • Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
      Oct 2025 - May 2026 · 8 mos

      • Played a pivotal role in reducing third-party agency spend by 60% in 2025. • Strategically aligned the recruiting team to meet the organization’s diverse hiring needs. • Restructured recruiting support to manage workload effectively and prioritize hard-to-fill roles. • Successfully executed over 25 recruiting events annually, enhancing early careers and internship programming.

    • Talent Acquisition and University Relations Manager
      Sep 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      • Formalized and enhanced the early career and internship program to attract top talent. • Executed over 25 recruiting events across universities nationwide, fostering strong relationships with academic institutions. • Established buy-in from executives and leaders, aligning recruiting initiatives with the organization's strategic vision. • Managed a professional recruiting team overseeing 400 salaried hires annually, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in hiring processes.

  • University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business (6 yrs)
    • Associate Director of Admissions & Operations
      Aug 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

      • Managed a team of 3 professionals overseeing CRM and daily operations for Graduate Admissions. • Directed all recruiting functions for Specialized Master's programs, enhancing program visibility. • Played a pivotal role in launching the Dual MBA program, contributing to strategic growth. • Successfully quadrupled enrollment in the Master's of Science in Business Analytics from 2018-2023.

    • Assistant Director of Admissions & Outreach- Graduate Programs
      Oct 2017 - Aug 2022 · 4 yrs 11 mos

      • Oversaw recruiting initiatives for MBA and Specialized Master's programs across multiple countries. • Executed high-impact events in the United States, China, South Korea, and India to attract prospective students. • Developed a webinar series tailored for international students, enhancing program visibility and engagement. • Contributed significantly to the enrollment of the largest Full-time MBA class in 2018 at the Leeds School of Business.

  • Graduate Advisor of Enrollment at University of Colorado Denver
    Jan 2016 - Sep 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Developed and executed recruiting initiatives to enhance inquiries for the Global Energy Management Program. • Provided strategic enrollment management services and admissions counseling to prospective graduate students. • Acted as the primary contact for all inquiries related to the GEM Program, ensuring a supportive experience.

  • Admissions Representative at Kansas State University
    Sep 2014 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Served as the primary liaison between prospective students and Kansas State University, ensuring a seamless communication process. • Managed inquiries for the Salina campus, fostering professional relationships with alumni, counselors, and families. • Planned and executed diverse recruiting events, presenting university information to groups of varying sizes.