Join a diverse and dynamic team that makes and delivers the most valuable services in the world: electricity and natural gas. At Consumers Energy, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our employees work around the clock to provide service to our customers in honor of our history and to fulfill our promise to Michigan - Count on Us! Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
Serves as the primary business partner for Gas Operations Vice President and his leadership team. In addition, also serves as the primary business partner to the Executive Director of Operations Compliance and Controls and his leadership team. Possesses knowledge and expertise in developing and/or adapting current/new policies to meet the unique needs of these operational organizations. Provides HR expertise that enables Operations to reach its ten-year destination.
In addition to its primary role of supporting the Operations organization, the Sr. HR Consultant will be responsible for all Human Resources support for Gas Operations and Operations Compliance and Controls. The successful business partner will be accountable for leading and implementing the effective and consistent delivery of Human Resource programs and services to these professional organizations and will serve as strategic thought partner to the leaders that he/she serves and supports. The individual selected for this position must be customer focused and committed to delivering uncompromising customer service within a matrix reporting relationship. Their ability to provide HR expertise through the application of professional influencing skills is imperative to individual and team success.
Other duties will include conducting needs assessments, training, the facilitation of small and large groups in meetings and workshops, appropriately partnering with the professional colleagues in the resolution of employee complaints, grievances, and arbitrations as well as involvement in all areas related to legal compliance (civil rights/EEOC, minor employment laws). In addition, this position will have responsibility for HR process excellence through a balanced focus on applied HR analytics and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
STRATEGIC POSITIONER
•Partner and collaborate with client areas to better understand their business and HR needs. Serve as strategic thought partners to leaders in support of breakthrough thinking and delivery of business results.
•Identify and assess business partner needs for employee and management development and training. Coordinate with business partners to deliver cross-functional and on-the-job training. Collaborate with Organizational Development on the development of effective training interventions including, Conducting Performance Appraisals, Giving and Receiving Feedback, Competency Development and Assessment, Leadership Development.
•Conduct talent/organizational review meetings up to director level roles. Facilitate career path planning discussions with the management team. Implement Corporate and Operations programs that further the development of team members, and those who serve in leadership roles, like mentoring programs and specialized training programs. Facilitate team building sessions to further teaming and build internal skills to resolve conflict.
•Partner with leadership to develop and maintain an organizational design structure that provides for appropriate levels of management as well as development opportunities. Direct change management initiatives by developing awareness, understanding, ownership and accountability for change.
CREDIBLE ACTIVIST
•Builds strong relationships within Operations and with supporting teams/resources. Collaborate with colleagues on employee relations matters including investigations, corrective action, employee complaints and career counseling.
•Serves as the trusted advisor to clients, balancing organizational needs, risk assessment and people needs to meet short and long-term goals.
•Facilitates tensions to arrive at win-win solutions.
•Stays updated on rules and regulations as it relates to HR and the regulated utility business.
•Leads effective implementation of HR programs and initiatives including succession planning, key talent, morale/empowerment, and performance management to ensure the business has the workforce it needs to deliver effective results.
CULTURE AND CHANGE CHAMPION
•Assesses and diagnoses team dynamics and organizational well-being along with the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to improve culture and increase organizational performance.
•Leads change management initiatives to support the organization. Drives and influences change efforts with a focus on people, safety, performance, diversity and inclusion, agility and ownership.
•Effectively instills the company culture, vision and values. Supports organizational change including organization re-designs, job re-designs, mergers/acquisitions, change management initiatives, transition planning, communication planning, etc.
•Establish HR metrics to help business partners understand HR related topics that support and drive business results.
Requirements:
•Bachelor's degree in the applicable field of study
•10+ years of Human Resource experience, including previous leadership/management experience.
These skills may set you apart from the rest:
•PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
The Sr. HR Consultant is responsible for implementing effective and consistent delivery... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, , orientation, gender identity or national origin.
