Dir Talent Acquisition

Consumers Energy; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Consumers Energy seeks a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead and transform the recruitment function in alignment with strategic goals. The role oversees TA operations, onboarding experiences, and employer branding, while ensuring diverse hiring and compliance across the organization.

The candidate will manage budget, measure performance, and coach a high-performing team, with hybrid onsite days at One Energy Plaza in Jackson, MI. A strong track record in TA leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related with 10 years of HR and talent acquisition leadership.
• Alternate: Associate's degree with 12 years in HR & TA in a leadership role.
• Alternate: High school diploma with 14 years in HR & TA in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to align TA efforts with business strategy.
• Lead and manage process improvements within the TA department.
• Develop TA strategy including onboarding experience improvements.
• Ensure diverse candidate pools and interview panels.
• Oversee TA operations, metrics, and budget management.
• Coach and develop TA team for performance and growth.
• Ensure compliance with employment and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee talent roadmap and departmental objectives.

Skills

Continuous improvement

TA process design

Executive relationship building

Credibility & trust

Change management

TA leadership

Hybrid/onsite leadership

Cultural transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Associate's degree in HR or related

High school diploma with HR experience

Tools

HRIS/ATS software

Job description

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location

This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to One Energy Plaza (OEP) located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary Of Job Responsibilities

The Director, Talent Acquisition (TA) is responsible for building a world-class talent acquisition function aligned with CMS Energy's business strategy. The incumbent will be responsible for the talent acquisition team, TA operations, TA strategy, employer branding, hiring processes, coordination with Compensation and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) teams and partnerships with leaders across the organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a key advisor and partner to leadership, hiring managers as well as People & Culture leadership by proactively aligning the talent acquisition efforts to achieve strategic initiatives and objectives that are integral and support the Talent Roadmap and the company's business strategy
• Lead and manage projects that improve processes, reduce waste, eliminate manual intervention, and reduce human struggle within the TA department
• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategy including the transformation of talent acquisition capabilities, creating a proactive, responsive and effective hiring and onboarding experience, with a focus on delivering what the business needs
• Responsible for ensuring qualified diverse candidate pools for all roles through effective sourcing strategies, ensure diverse interview panels, enable continuous process improvement, ensure proper training for all those involved in the hiring process, and skill building for the TA team in all areas
• Lead TA operations with a focus on continuous improvement of candidate and hiring manager experience, reduce unconscious bias, establish performance metrics and visual management, and identify and implement effective sourcing strategies. to attract and onboard diverse talent
• Lead a high-performing team to meet performance goals and objectives of the Talent Strategy and TA Department Goals. Oversee, assess and measure effectiveness by integrating and monitoring metrics to reflect overall success of Talent Acquisition. Coach and guide team members in their development
• Responsible for the integrity of the hiring process and compliance obligations (e.g., employment; OFFCP, DOL Regulations, reporting; etc.)
• Lead a high-performing team to meet performance goals and objectives of the Talent Roadmap. Oversee, assess and measure effectiveness by integrating and monitoring metrics to reflect overall success of Talent Acquisition
• Responsible for the TA budget, monitors, and takes appropriate action to achieve budget targets
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Drive continuous improvement and efficiencies
• Design and implement best in class talent recruitment process and practices and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated drive for results and a hands-on orientation to ensure business needs are proactively achieved
• Proficient in building strong relationships and influencing leaders
• Ability to build credibility and trust
• Ability to change the narrative of Talent Acquisition and drive culture and functional transformation
• Leadership Acumen
• Ability to establish & lead a TA team, both virtual and on-site
• Display consistency aligned with culture values, competencies and behaviors

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related with 10 years of experience in human resources and in a talent acquisition role; experience in a leadership role/with a proven track record as a results-oriented leader in talent acquisition
• [OR] Associate's Degree in Human Resources or related with 12 years of experience in human resources and in a talent acquisition role; experience in a leadership role/with a proven track record as a results-oriented leader in talent acquisition
• [OR] High School Diploma with 14 years of experience in human resources and in a talent acquisition role; experience in a leadership role/with a proven track record as a results-oriented leader in talent acquisition

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leaveUp to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.