Mgr, Talent Acquisition

Entergy•The Woodlands, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our strategic sourcing efforts and build a robust pipeline of qualified candidates. The ideal candidate will be a sourcing expert with a passion for identifying and attracting top talent from varied backgrounds, particularly within trade craft, veteran, experienced professional networks and identifying top talent internally. This role demands a data-driven approach, strong relationship-building skills, and a deep understanding of the competitive talent landscape. This role will work in partnership with the business and human resources teams, including the workforce planning and strategy teams, talent management and business partner teams to develop and execute strategies aimed at attracting and acquiring talent that will enable Entergy to achieve the vision of becoming the Premier Utility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred. Masters or Advanced degree desired.
5+ years in HR or related experience with or without a degree.
2+ years leading teams, or leading programs and initiatives where the employee can demonstrate the ability to effectively influence others.
Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR technologies.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to track metrics, analyze data, and generate meaningful insights.
Deep understanding of sourcing channels, techniques, and best practices.
Proven expertise in developing and executing sourcing strategies for Internal Mobility, Veteran, and experienced professional hiring.

Nice To Haves

Special certifications in the areas of Talent Acquisition, Virtual Recruiting and/or human resources are highly desired.
SPHR/PHR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads Talent Acquisition’s Strategic Talent Sourcing and Pipeline team and Strategy, including:
Sourcing Strategy Development : Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates across all levels and departments.
Veteran Hiring : Collaborate with veteran organizations, military bases, and transition programs to source and engage qualified veterans.
Experienced Professional Hiring : Utilize advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches, social media, professional networking platforms, and industry events, to identify and attract passive candidates.
Talent Pipelining : Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs, ensuring a readily available pool of talent.
Internal Mobility : Drive internal mobility by partnering with HR and business leaders to identify talent pipelines, promote visibility into career paths, develop internal sourcing strategies, and guide managers on evaluating internal candidates.
Market Research & Analysis : Conduct thorough research and analysis of the talent market, identifying trends, competitive intelligence, and best practices in sourcing.
Metrics & Reporting : Track key sourcing metrics, analyze data to measure effectiveness, and provide regular reports on sourcing activities and progress.
Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of sourcers and recruiters, providing guidance, training, and support.
Employer Branding : Collaborate with the corporate communications and HR team to enhance our employer brand and value proposition to attract top talent.
Technology Optimization : Leverage applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR technologies to streamline sourcing workflows and improve efficiency.
Stakeholder Management : Build strong relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners to understand their hiring needs and provide effective sourcing solutions.
Builds organizational capability within the Strategic Talent Sourcing and Pipeline team, and ensures top talent is hired and retained.
Responsible for leading and developing a team of workforce strategy professionals to deliver on the activities and programs described above.
Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends in Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience; Workforce Development; and Talent Acquisition systems/technology.
Supports the Workforce Strategies, Talent Management and HR Leadership Team to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies.
Participates on HR and enterprise-wide steering committees and lead special projects.
Responsible for building collaborative relationships with all parts of HR, Shared Services, operations, and other needed groups to deliver Enterprise Pipeline Strategy results.