About this opportunity
CMS Energy, Corp. lists this Talent Acquisition Partner (Campus Recruiting & Intern Program Mgr) opportunity in jackson, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Location: JACKSON, MI, US
Company: Consumers Energy
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 and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula. 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 Talent Acquisition Partner (Campus Recruiting & Intern Program Manager) drives the CE culture of excellence by working collaboratively with client groups and People & Culture Partners to achieve key initiatives through the delivery of diverse top talent. The incumbent will attract, source, assess and pre-select proactively the best external talent enabling the business to deliver their strategy.
Additionally, the Campus Recruiting & Intern Program Manager leads the design and delivery of the Company's university, community college, internship, co‑op and early career programs. This role manages relationships with educational institutions, business partners and internal stakeholders to support talent pipeline and workforce development objectives. The Program Manager oversees program planning, recruitment activities, participant experiences, events, communications and program operations to ensure positive candidate experiences and business outcomes. Working closely with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, business leaders and external partners, the role connects early career talent with organizational workforce needs. The position monitors program metrics, participant feedback and market trends to enhance program effectiveness and strengthen Consumers Energy's employer brand and presence within educational and community partner networks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Partner with business leaders, intern councils, Talent Acquisition, and HR partners to anticipate workforce needs, establish early career hiring goals, and execute targeted campus and community outreach strategies that build diverse talent pipelines and achieve intern and early career hiring objectives.
Plan and oversee campus career fairs, information sessions, and interviews.
Design and lead the intern program, including onboarding, mentorship, projects and support conversion to full‑time roles.
Track hiring metrics, program outcomes and participant feedback to monitor and continuously improve early career recruiting programs.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Intern Councils, ensuring alignment, coordination, communication, and engagement across intern program initiatives.
Build strong partnerships with college and university career centers, faculty and student groups.
Provide advice and counsel to business leaders through the selection process ensuring a strong fit between both internal & external candidates and available CMS opportunities. Challenge and influence leaders throughout the process, as appropriate
Manage the full‑cycle recruiting process with exceptional customer service orientation, provide a positive experience for both candidate and hiring manager
Implement recruiting and hiring practices to provide qualified and diverse candidate pools to functional client groups
Engage with hiring managers to understand their needs and provide counsel and guidance on hiring practices
Source, assess and select qualified applicants to be referred as candidates for open searches, including networking and cultivating a talent pipeline
Conduct in‑depth screenings of potential candidates and communicate clear expectations of the recruiting process, including interview and offer close
Evaluate skill level and complete offer process to include salary recommendations, offer letter generation and offer acceptance
Participate in/lead talent acquisition projects and share best practices while working in close collaboration with the talent acquisition teams in the context of the transformation road map
Conduct regular follow‑up with hiring manager to determine the effectiveness of recruiting and coach through the hiring process
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to manage and execute multi event planning Broad Knowledge
Strong stakeholder relationship building and public speaking skills Professional Standard
Knowledge of recruiting data, tools and applicant tracking systems Broad Knowledge
Understanding of Lean methodologies for continuous improvement Basic Knowledge
Knowledge of employment laws, policies and regulations applicable to recruiting, internship and student employment Broad Knowledge
Ability to analyze workforce, recruiting and performance data Broad Knowledge
Ability to translate workforce needs into targeted recriting and outreach strategies Professional Standard
Knowledge of early career talent programs and campus engagement practices Professional Standard
Full‑cycle recruitment knowledge
Process management
Business acumen
Proficiency in the use of an HCM system
Excellent communication and negotiations skills
Conflict resolution and a problem solving attitude
Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field with 2 years of experience in a Human resources role
Associate's Degreein Human Resources, Business or related field with 4 years of experience in a Human resources role
High School Diploma with 6 years of experience in a Human resources role
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co‑workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co‑workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Job Segment: Recruiting, Pipeline, Program Manager, Equity, Intern, Human Resources, Energy, Management, Finance, Entry Level
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Worksite address
jackson, MI, 49203, US
Who can apply
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