Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

Alliant Energy•Cedar Rapids, IA

69d•$75,000 - $103,000

About The Position

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. Lead the Charge in Our Growth Journey! Alliant Energy is in an exciting phase of expansion-and we need a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant to help shape the future of our workforce. This is more than filling roles; it's about driving strategy, influencing leaders, and building a talent pipeline that powers innovation. You'll partner with executives, lead complex recruiting initiatives, and mentor others while staying ahead of industry trends. If you're ready to elevate your impact, lead with vision, and play a pivotal role in our growth story, this is your opportunity to make a lasting mark.

Requirements

7 years of experience in recruitment with in emphasis in recruiting professional, leadership, and technical positions.
Demonstrated experience maximizing web-based recruiting tools, systems and software for talent sourcing.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to focus on accountability and working in an environment which demands excellent deliverables, along with the ability to identify problems and steer appropriate solutions to implementation.
Demonstrated ability to influence others using tact and professionalism.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels within the organization.
Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and execute multiple and increasingly complex, projects/work initiatives one time.
Ability to travel to attend networking events and career fairs required.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Applicant Tracking Systems
Candidates Management
Data Interpretations
HR Business Partnering
Recruitment Marketing
Stakeholder Management
Talent Branding
Talent Sourcing
Total Rewards Strategies

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in business administration, human resources or related area Preferred

Responsibilities

Advocates for a best-in-class candidate experience to ensure the acquisition of top talent at all levels through the full lifecycle recruiting.
Leads the process to ensure that the sourcing, recruiting, performing reference checks as needed, making offers, pre-boarding, and the communication processes run smoothly, contributing to a positive candidate experience and employer of choice. Consults with the hiring manager, HR, and compensation to ensure that employment offers are fair and equitable and attract high-caliber candidates.
Builds relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, human resources (HR), and ad-hoc groups to execute key initiatives that support a culture of belonging.
Manages the complete end-to-end recruitment process with hiring managers, human resources (HR), compensation, and other key stakeholders. Identifies, sources, attracts, and screens qualified, diverse, and high-performing talent.
Develops and implements strategic recruitment plans for hard-to-fill positions, including the planning and execution of in-depth sourcing of passive candidates.
Analyzes recruitment data to determine the most cost-effective methods for developing applicant pools.
Leads or contributes to recruitment projects and events.
Uses extensive social media expertise to execute creative forms of online search, e.g., social networking, social media, and LinkedIn.
Trains and educates new Talent Acquisition staff on the consultative model and orients them to systems and processes.
Stays current with new talent trends, sharing best practices and networking with other talent professionals in the industry. Identifies process improvements with minimal direction from manager.
Applies company programs, practices, and procedures related to the recruitment life cycle in compliance with federal, state, and local law.
Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy's Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.