Talent Acquisition Consultant II

Alliant Energy•Madison, WI

2d•$67,000 - $84,000

About The Position

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! 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. Job Summary Talent Acquisition Consultant II manages, in a consultative manner, the full recruitment life cycle for assigned position openings. As a company and talent ambassador this position focuses on establishing and maintaining partnerships with hiring managers, utilizes data to provide hiring strategy recommendations, and ensures positions are filled with top talent in a timely manner to support the business needs and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in business administration, human resources or related area Preferred Required
4 years of professional experience in a human resources related field with an emphasis in recruiting professional and/or hourly positions.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be willing to travel.
Excellent communication skills both verbally and written. This includes consistent and thorough communication with hiring managers on status of positions, candidate quality and candidate pipeline.
Demonstrated ability to maximize web-based recruiting tools, social media, systems and software preferred.
Demonstrated ability to influence others using tact and professionalism.
Demonstrated informal leadership skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels within company.
Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, sometimes lead, and follow through on multiple projects/work initiatives at one time.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
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

Responsibilities

Advocates for best-in-class candidate experience to ensure the acquisition of top talent at all levels through the full lifecycle of recruiting.
Leads the process to ensure that the sourcing, recruiting, performing reference checks as requested, making offers, pre-boarding, and the communication processes run smoothly, contributing to a positive candidate experience and employer of choice.
Builds relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, human resources (HR), and ad-hoc groups, to execute key initiatives that support a culture of belonging.
Identifies, sources, attracts, and screens qualified, diverse, high-performing talent.
Develops and implements strategic recruitment plans for hard-to-fill positions, including in-depth sourcing of passive candidates by using creative forms of online search, e.g., social networking, social media, and LinkedIn.
Coordinates postings and sourcing, collects and screens resumes and applications, conducts phone screens, schedules on-site interviews, assists with reference checks, and initiates the new hire process.
Provides effective and timely internal transfer processing for hiring managers and the employees for assigned positions in compliance with corporate guidelines or specific collective bargaining agreements.
Analyzes recruitment data to determine the most cost-effective methods for developing applicant pools.
Consults with the hiring manager, HR, and compensation to ensure that employment offers are fair and equitable and will attract top talent.
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.