Exec Dir Talent & Performance Mgmt

Consumers Energy; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Consumers Energy in Michigan is seeking an Executive Director, Talent & Performance Management to lead enterprise talent strategy, talent acquisition, learning and leadership development, and succession planning to drive business performance.

You will partner with HR and executives to align programs with strategy, establish governance, measure impact, and develop a high‑caliber team poised to support current and future workforce needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in HR, business, or related field with substantial HR leadership experience.
• Evidence leading talent development, acquisition, and performance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise talent lifecycle including acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, leadership competencies, performance management, career development, succession, and mobility.
• Define and govern talent strategy aligned with business objectives and HR strategy.
• Build relationships with senior executives to provide high‑quality talent guidance.
• Establish governance, measures, and continuous improvement for program quality and impact.
• Lead data analysis and reporting on talent management metrics and risk.
• Provide strategic direction and coach/ develop the Talent & Performance Management team.

Skills

Business partnering

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Continuous improvement

HR knowledge

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Associate's degree + 14+ years experience

High School + 16+ years experience

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 the One Energy Plaza headquarters 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 Executive Director, Talent & Performance Management is responsible for developing and executing the enterprise talent strategy to ensure the organization has the workforce capabilities, leadership strength, and talent needed to achieve current and future business objectives. This role leads talent acquisition, learning and development, leadership and professional development and talent programs, including performance management, talent reviews & succession and talent mobility.

The Executive Director partners closely with Human Resources and business leadership to ensure talent solutions are business aligned, effectively deployed across the company and serve to strengthen organizational capability and accelerate business performance. The role is accountable for establishing integrated talent strategy, process, systems, tools and governance that align workforce investments with business needs and company strategy.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery an integrated enterprise talent lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, leadership competencies, performance management, career development, talent and succession planning, talent mobility, and offboarding, ensuring programs and practices are aligned to business strategy and future workforce needs.
• Define, execute and govern the enterprise talent strategy to align workforce capability, leadership readiness, learning and development, talent acquisition and talent programs with business objectives and HR strategy.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with senior executives and leaders throughout the organization, establishing professional credibility and mutual trust while ensuring that business leaders receive high-quality advice, guidance and support to advance talent priorities and plans.
• Establish governance, measures, and continuous improvement practices that strengthen program quality, adoption, compliance, and business impact.
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
• Lead analysis, monitoring, and tracking of talent management data to inform decisions. Accountable for data quality, reporting, and risk identification.
• Provide strategic leadership & direction to Talent & Performance Management function. Direct, coach, mentor and develop team capabilities to effectively execute the overall talent strategy.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to deliver business results through effective partnership with business leaders and senior executives
• Business and financial acumen with ability to connect talent investments and business outcomes
• Demonstrated strength as a collaborative partner with proven relationship building skills at all levels of the organization
• Skilled communicator, able to convey complex information through data, story and presentations
• Able to apply lean methods and practices for continuous improvement
• Broad human resources knowledge with a focus on delivering talent and development programs, processes, and tools that deliver business outcomes
• Ability to assess data, analytics and external insights in order to identify talent risks and opportunities for pro‑active planning and solutions
• Leadership Acumen with ability to coach, develop and align teams through transformation and change
• Resilient and able to positively manage a complex portfolio of high visibility initiatives

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Education/Training and Development, Business or related field and 12+ years of significant experience in operational Human Resources, including experience leading the development of talent and development programs; and experience leading and developing teams.
• [OR] Associate's degree in Human Resource Management, Education/Training and Development, Business or related field and 14+ years of significant experience in operational Human Resources, including experience leading the development of talent and development programs; and experience leading and developing teams.
• [OR] High School diploma and 16+ years of significant experience in operational Human Resources, including experience leading the development of talent and development programs; and experience leading and developing teams.

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 leave
• Up 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.