Talent Acquisition Partner; Campus Recruiting & Intern Program Mgr

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.

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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).

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.

• 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…