Director of HR Innovation

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 headqurters 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 Director of HR Innovation oversees a portfolio of enterprise Human Resources transformation initiatives designed to modernize and continuously improve the employee and leader experience. This role leads the development and execution of strategic initiatives spanning HR process redesign, technology implementations, system enhancements, data and analytics capabilities, automation efforts, and continuous improvement programs.   The Director of Innovation partners closely with HR leaders, business stakeholders, and Digital Technology teams to identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, automation, and improved service delivery. This leader is responsible for translating HR strategy into executable transformation roadmaps, ensuring initiatives progress successfully from concept through implementation, adoption, and sustainment.   A critical focus of this role is strengthening HR's ability to leverage data, technology, and self-service solutions to drive better business decisions, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance employee and leader experiences. The Director Innovation  establishes governance, accountability, and performance measures to monitor initiative outcomes, manage interdependencies and risks, and ensure transformational efforts deliver measurable business value.   This leader brings an enterprise perspective to HR transformation by connecting people, processes, technology, and data to build a more employee-centered, scalable, and effective HR function.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead a portfolio of HR transformation initiatives, including process redesign, technology implementations, system enhancements, organizational effectiveness initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts. Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, Operations, and Digital Technology teams to identify opportunities to improve service delivery, increase efficiency, and enhance employee and leader experiences. Develop and execute HR transformation strategies and roadmaps that align with organizational priorities and workforce objectives. Strengthen HR data and decision-making capabilities through the development and enhancement of dashboards, metrics, analytics, and reporting tools that support strategic workforce decisions. Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of HR self-service capabilities that empower employees and leaders while improving operational efficiency and service quality. Identify opportunities where technology, automation, system enhancements, or data-driven solutions can replace manual processes, reduce complexity, and improve scalability. Drive standardization and simplification of HR processes,