Exec Dir Talent & Performance Mgmt

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.       This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.     Location : This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the One Energy Plaza headquarters located in Jackson, MI.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).   General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Executive Director, Talent & Performance Management is responsible for developing and executing the enterprise talent strategy to ensure the organization has the workforce capabilities, leadership strength, and talent needed to achieve current and future business objectives. This role leads talent acquisition, learning and development, leadership and professional development and talent programs, including performance management, talent reviews & succession and talent mobility.   The Executive Director partners closely with Human Resources and business leadership to ensure talent solutions are business aligned, effectively deployed across the company and serve to strengthen organizational capability and accelerate business performance. The role is accountable for establishing integrated talent strategy, process, systems, tools and governance that align workforce investments with business needs and company strategy.   Essential Duties and 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. Other duties as assigned or may be necessary 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. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to deliver business results through effective partnership with business leaders and senior executives Expert Knowledge Business and financial acumen with ability to connect talent investments and business outcomes Expert Knowledge Demonstrated strength as a collaborative partner with proven