Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition (Transmission) - Eversource

Strategically and operationally identifies, builds relationships and selects candidates who possess the values and skills to be successful at Eversource.

Essential Functions: 

Full Life Cycle Recruitment:

• Partners with business leaders in the Transmission business to determine talent acquisition needs. Builds valued and trusted advisory relationships with hiring managers. Provide regular updates on recruitment activities and trends, create reports as needed.
• Prepares PowerPoint presentations and provides updates to Transmission executives on status of staffing plan/strategy on a regular cadence.
• Proactively develops a diverse, qualified talent pipeline, seeking out talent, nurturing relationships, assessing talent for organizational 'fit' ahead of business demand to meet strategic talent goals.
• Assists with the development and implementation of creative sourcing strategies and plans to ensure diverse candidate pools.
• Interviews and collaborates with hiring managers to support effective hiring decisions.
• Facilitates and implements the hiring process using established policies and practices as a framework for selection and hiring.
• Responsible for partnering with all roles and at all levels in the organization.  Must be strategic and tactical to achieve desired results.
• Must ensure compliance with all regulations and reporting regarding the full cycle process.
• Participates in various HR/TA project initiatives.

Workforce Analysis:

• Partnering with leaders, assists in developing plans to achieve organizational/departmental strategy based upon a proactively developed workforce analysis.
• Facilitates and leads projects to improve or enhance the Talent Acquisition process and systems, including but not limited to workforce analysis and talent pipeline development.

Talent Acquisition Analytics:

• Leads and develops processes and infrastructure while partnering with business leaders to identify future role and talent needs by analyzing data including succession plans, workforce planning data, historical role attrition, etc., to accurately predict openings.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill: 

• Experience with diversity and veteran recruiting required.
• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning and project management.
• Demonstrated experience as a Talent Acquisition Strategist.
• Strong computer skills required, especially in Excel and PowerPoint, web sourcing using LinkedIn, Seekout or other tools, and social media knowledge.
• Strong business acumen.
• Talent Acquisition analytic knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of organization branding and integration with Talent Acquisition.
• Knowledge of Federal, state and local employment laws.
• Up-to-date on current industry and technology trends in the field of Talent Acquisition.
• Experience with Workday recruiting.

• Establishes clear courses of action to ensure that work is organized, managed and completed effectively.
• Ability to think creatively to develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Maintains effectiveness when experiencing changes in work tasks/situations; flexible and adaptable demonstrated skills in influencing, diplomacy, negotiation, collaboration and relationship building.

• Outstanding communication, both oral and written, strong listening skills, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to build strong partner relationships and demonstrate a candidate-centric approach to help Eversource stand out as an employer of choice.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members.
• Able to adapt style and work across multiple levels and departments.
• Self-directed and drives programs and change in appropriate pace, manner, and style.

Education:       

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, related field preferred or equivalent experience.                   

Experience:        

• Minimum of five (5) or more years of experience in Talent Acquisition, experience sourcing utility leaders a plus.    

Licenses & Certifications:  

• SHRM Certification [PHR, SPHR] or certification in Talent Acquisition preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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Worker Type:

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.