Exec Dir Talent & Performance Mgmt

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, serving a significant portion of the state's population. The company is committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The role is hybrid, with required onsite days at the One Energy Plaza headquarters in Jackson, MI. The Executive Director, Talent & Performance Management is responsible for developing and executing the enterprise talent strategy to ensure the organization has the necessary workforce capabilities, leadership strength, and talent to achieve current and future business objectives. This role oversees talent acquisition, learning and development, leadership and professional development, and talent programs, including performance management, talent reviews & succession, and talent mobility. The Executive Director collaborates closely with Human Resources and business leadership to ensure talent solutions are business-aligned, effectively deployed, and strengthen organizational capability and accelerate business performance. The role is accountable for establishing integrated talent strategy, processes, systems, tools, and governance that align workforce investments with business needs and company strategy.

Requirements

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
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
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Able to apply lean methods and practices for continuous improvement

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.
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.
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary