Sr Consultant, Talent Acquisition Programs

NiSource•Columbus, OH

72d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sourcing Sr. Consultant will lead strategic talent initiatives that enhance the candidate and new hire experience, including onboarding programs, career development efforts, and immersion experiences. This role will design and execute sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and priority positions, aligning with diversity, campus, and emerging skill initiatives. Partnering closely with recruiting teams, hiring leaders, and internal stakeholders, the consultant will ensure seamless processes, impactful programs, and a high-quality candidate experience that strengthens NiSource's reputation as an employer of choice. This is a hybrid position based out of our Columbus, OH location, consisting of 3 days on-site/2 days remote.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: recruiting, sourcing, or human resources demonstrated through work or military experience
Experience with diversity candidate sourcing
Experience consulting on recruiting policies and best practices with peers, leaders, and business partners
Experience consulting on and negotiating complex compensation packages
Applicant tracking systems experience
Knowledge and understanding of HR policies, practices and procedures, including an understanding of legal and OFCCP recruiting requirements
Ability to deliver a positive and engaging candidate experience for internal and external candidates throughout the hiring and onboarding process
Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
Demonstrated knowledge of direct sourcing methodologies and tools (i.e. internet sourcing, networking, cold calling, research, etc.)
Maintain in-depth and up-to-date business intelligence of relevant competitors, market conditions, hiring trends, and other relevant market data.
Ability to prequalify and present initial opportunity and value proposition to identified candidate.

Nice To Haves

6+ years of recruiting experience with a concentration on proactive talent sourcing of early talent, mid-career and manager level professionals in either a retained, agency or corporate recruitment environment

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end onboarding experience through Week 1, driving communications, leader enablement, and process improvements while partnering with HR and IT to deliver a seamless Day 1 for new hires.
Effectively consulting with internal partners on essential elements such as compensation, the competitive landscape, marketing strategies, search timelines, administrative processes, etc.
Manage and enhance the Career Champion program to drive employee development and engagement, partnering with L&D and ERGs to align with talent strategies and ensure cross-functional visibility.
Quickly develop trust and rapport to persuade and promote the benefits of our career opportunities to external passive prospects
Build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders, serving as liaison to Public Affairs and ERGs, supporting brand and EVP initiatives, aligning external pipeline efforts with inclusion goals, and coordinating events tied to talent strategies.
Communicate effectively, identify critical issues, and provide professional guidance to both hiring managers and candidates.
Lead the Immersion Program strategy and delivery across cohorts, aligning content with corporate priorities and leveraging feedback to drive continuous improvement.

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