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 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.